Diabetes and Pregnancy
Because of hormone and metabolic changes during pregnancy, some women with no previous history will develop diabetes during pregnancy. The term for this condition is [...]
Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when she ceases to menstruate. It is a natural process that results when the ovaries stop producing [...]
Drinking and Pregnancy
Any exposure of an unborn child to alcohol during the mother's pregnancy may affect the fetus. Heavy use of alcohol during pregnancy can result in [...]
Diet and Exercise During Pregnancy
Eating a well-balanced diet during pregnancy is especially important. Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals are essential and can be obtained by eating the right kind [...]
Complications During Pregnancy
Complications can occur at various stages in a pregnancy. Complications during early pregnancy can include a miscarriage, which is the natural termination of the pregnancy [...]
How to Quit Smoking
Kicking the smoking habit is not easy but can be done. The addictive nature of nicotine is one of the difficult hurdles. Commit to [...]
Quick Tips for Being an Awesome Work-From-Home Parent
By Lacie Martin, Guest Blogger Are you juggling a full-time career with full-time parenting? There’s no getting around the fact that you’re in quite a [...]
4 Ways to Prepare for Pregnancy on a Tight Budget
By Emily Graham, Guest Blogger Pregnancy can be a time for joy, but it can also be a time for worry. Aside from common concerns [...]
What’s the Matter With My Bladder?
By: Amber Scrivner, RNC, OGNP Do you have pain, pressure, urinary frequency, and/or urgency? Are you up several times at night to urinate and have [...]
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Guest blogger, Meghan Delaney, WHNP-BC, C-EFM, talks about some of the basics of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). It does not just happen to someone else. The [...]