If you’re in the throes of breastfeeding, you may find yourself dealing with a plugged duct. Plugged ducts are very common among ... More
Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Gynecology Visit
As a mom, you want to make sure you’re supporting your daughter as she moves from childhood to womanhood. One of the best ways to ... More
Warm Hugs: Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact in Postpartum Care
Nothing calms you down better than a hug from your mom. Several research studies have shown that newborns need skin-to-skin ... More
Understanding the Apgar Score
Just after a baby is born, a doctor, midwife or nurse performs a quick test on the newborn and gives he or she an Apgar score. The ... More
What is Umbilical Cord Prolapse?
Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when the umbilical cord falls through the cervix to the birth canal before the baby does. This ... More
Why Weight Loss is Harder for Women
It’s not a myth. Losing weight is, in fact, harder for women. Women often get discouraged because they try to do everything ... More