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Caring for Yourself After You Bring Baby Home
Self care is crucial during those first months as a mom. Don't neglect your own needs! The first time you laid eyes on your newborn, something shifted. Suddenly you were no longer the center of your universe – now your … Continue reading
Controlling Gestational Diabetes
Unmanaged gestational diabetes could put your health or the health of your baby at risk. Take control! Regardless of your medical history, you could be susceptible to gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Most expecting mothers are tested for this condition between … Continue reading
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery
You'll be meeting your new baby any day now! Is your hospital bag all packed and ready to go? It's finally time to start completing those last-minute preparations for the big day! Pack up a bag, keep it by the … Continue reading
Five Reasons to Take Prenatal Vitamins
Don't skimp on your prenatal care – even actions as simple as taking a daily supplement could make a huge difference in the health of your pregnancy. One of the first things your doctor will tell you when you announce … Continue reading
Your Guide to Breast Cancer Screenings
Catch breast cancer early for the best chance of successful treatment. A mammogram is one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early and ensure that you can get treatment quickly and effectively. But many women will not have … Continue reading
Breastfeeding When You Return to Work
World Breastfeeding Week is from August 1 to 7 and emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding may seem like a natural choice for feeding your baby when you are at home on maternity leave. But what can you do to … Continue reading
Am I in Labor? When to Head to the E.R.
During the final weeks of pregnancy, you’ve likely experienced many changes in your body and have now become accustomed to what were once unfamiliar feelings. Nausea, body aches and swollen feet are the norm for many women in their last … Continue reading
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Annual Appointments for Every Woman
No matter how long your to-do list may be, there are some appointments that are simply too important not to keep. For women, these include a number of specific health-related checkups. Since it is Cervical Health Awareness Month, we would like to … Continue reading
Preparing for Childbirth: A Checklist
Preparing for childbirth is an exciting time for most moms-to-be, but many women also experience a bit of anxiety and even some fear as they realize that their family will soon be expanding. Families understand that they should expect many … Continue reading