Pregnancy

During pregnancy bathroom trips can become a challenging interruption to an already busy day. Who would have thought that you’d replace the hassle of running to the bathroom during menstruation…

A cesarean section, commonly referred to as a c-section or ‘caesarean,’ is a surgical procedure where the doctor makes an incision in the mother’s abdominal and uterus walls and delivers…

Pregnancy is often described as a beautiful journey—but for many women, the early weeks come with an unwelcome companion: morning sickness. Characterized by waves of nausea and sometimes vomiting, this…

Trichomoniasis is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that should be screened for before pregnancy. While the disease is easily treatable and curable, it may have adverse effects on…

Breastfeeding is a common, but sometimes misunderstood, part of motherhood. The process itself is nature’s magic – your body produces all the nutrition a baby needs –  but can still…

Microplastics are virtually everywhere – in our drinking water, on our household products, and even in our brains. With the popular saying that “best is breast,” it’s understandable that moms-to-be…

It may sound like something from a horror film, but yes, oral health problems during pregnancy are one of many struggles women experience. And unfortunately, loose teeth are one of…

Researchers may have found a way to slow down ovarian aging by using a cheap immunosuppressant typically used to treat tumors and kidney transplant patients.  A new small study conducted…

Pregnancy comes with a laundry list of side effects. From swollen calves to swollen noses, pregnant women transform in several physical ways. However, pregnancy can create internal changes as well,…

Ovarian reserve refers to the amount of eggs a woman has. Most women are born with about 2 million eggs (a newborn baby has even more – 20 million), and…