Pregnancy

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…

Abortion is a word loaded with class implications, political divisiveness, and societal stigma. However, the procedure itself simply refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy. We respect all moral…

How someone feeds their baby is a highly personal decision that’s influenced by their body, birth outcomes and overall health, adoption or surrogacy, their lifestyle and other responsibilities, and their…

Meeting your little one will be here — between the nausea, swollen feet, and bodily changes — before you know it. Every week on the pregnancy journey is different, and…