Getting pregnant can be difficult for some women. It’s not always easy and sometimes a little extra help is needed. Often, a good place to start is to learn about the menstrual cycle and fertility. The Menstrual Cycle There is a time period during a woman’s menstrual cycle when they are most likely to get…
Pregnancy is a normal and healthy occurrence in a woman’s life but it is known that there are risks that go along with pregnancy and childbirth. The majority of pregnancies are typical but there are complications that could occur such as bleeding, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, miscarriage, and more. This is one of the reasons why…
A recent research study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension in February 2022, suggests that women who have high blood pressure conditions during pregnancy have an increased risk of kidney disease in the future. Women’s bodies go through many changes and new demands during pregnancy. Sometimes these changes and demands can lead to…
Spring is right around the corner and many of us are hoping that with the COVID numbers decreasing, we will be able to get back to normal life. Unfortunately, no one has a crystal ball that can tell us whether or not the pandemic will be coming to an end soon. The COVID pandemic has…
Expecting your first child is an exciting time in life but it can also be stressful. Many well-meaning friends, family members, and even strangers will tell you their stories and give you advice. Please know that everyone is an individual and to take advice with caution. Consider the advice given to you but know that…
After giving birth, sleeping is one of the natural things that most women lose. Something that usually comes so easily has now become a difficult feat. Feeding the baby, tidying up, and trying to get used to the new person in the house, is already a lot of work. After all of these activities, you…