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Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but the thought of giving birth can be scary. Most women are familiar with vaginal births, but fewer women are informed about cesareans (c-sections). C-sections are undoubtedly high-risk operations. Our blog discusses some of the recovery processes associated with having a cesarean birth. Recovering From a C-Section Intermittent Pain You will ... read more
What Questions to Ask Before Your Mammogram
Mammograms are an essential part of every woman's health care routine. Whether you are having a basic exam or analyzing a potential breast problem, it is important to prepare for your mammogram and make the most of the experience. We've developed a list of questions to ask during your mammography appointment to help you get ... read more
Should You Be Taking Vitamins?
Taking a multivitamin seems like a great way to be healthy – and all you have to do is take one or two pills a day. Have you wondered if you should be taking vitamins? What Can Vitamins Do? It is best to get all of your vitamins and minerals from what you eat, but this isn’t ... read more
What Is a Bone Density Scan?
Has your doctor told you that you need to get a bone density scan? You may be wondering what this test entails, why you need it, and, most importantly, if it will hurt or not! What Happens During a Bone Density Scan? First of all, no, a bone density scan doesn’t hurt! It simply uses x-rays ... read more
Hot Flash FAQs
When it comes to hot flashes, the most commonly asked question is: how do I get them to stop? But you might have some other questions as well – read on! How Do I Know if I’m Having Hot Flashes? The short answer is that you’ll know! However, each woman experiences hot flashes differently. They can ... read more
Should You Be Eating More Fish?
Do you love eating fish? Perhaps you love it but you stopped eating it because of worries about contamination, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Here are some fish facts that might make you change your mind about how much fish you should be eating. The Many Benefits of Eating Fish Fish is high in ... read more
Why Worry About Cholesterol?
If your doctor even so much as mentions checking your cholesterol level, it can inspire a bit of panic. What if your cholesterol is too high? What happens then, and how do you lower it? Read on for some information about cholesterol. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is made by the liver and can also be found ... read more
Dealing With Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is a very common part of pregnancy – about 70% of women report they have dealt with it during pregnancy. And while you should discuss all aspects of your pregnancy with your doctor (even those that seem to be so common!), there are some home remedies that are safe to try when dealing with ... read more
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
You should monitor your breasts all year round for anything unusual, and you should see your doctor if you are having any breast pain – but October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good reminder to perform self-exams once a month. Read on for some tips to help you perform a breast self-exam. Self-exam ... read more
The Many Benefits of Walking
Walking is such a simple thing you can do that has so many benefits, for both your mind and body. Read on for the many health benefits of getting into the habit of taking walks! What are the benefits of walking? People who are hard-core fitness fanatics may pooh-pooh walking as exercise, and it’s true that walking ... read more
