Every flu season is unique, but the flu is always a dangerous illness, especially for pregnant women. Now that you are pregnant, you aren’t just responsible for your own health, but also the safety of the little life you’re creating. This makes it all the more essential that you get
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What To Know if You Need a Hysterectomy
There are certain parts of your body that emphasize your womanhood, and your uterus is one of them. But what happens if your doctor or gynecologist recommends that you have your uterus removed for the sake of your health? This process, known as a hysterectomy, can feel frightening and defeating.
Preeclampsia 101: What You Need to Know During and After Pregnancy
Preeclampsia is a serious yet poorly understood pregnancy condition. Most women associate pregnancy with food cravings, swollen feet, and mood swings, but the truth is that high blood pressure poses a much more serious risk. What Is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy defined by high blood pressure and
Women’s Health & Wellness Will Be Joining Women’s Care Florida
We are excited to announce that on December 1, Women’s Health & Wellness will become part of Women’s Care Florida, a multispecialty group focused on providing comprehensive women’s health care. With this transition, your health insurance may have been impacted. If you have coverage through TRICARE, AvMed or Florida Blue
Living Through Menopause: What You Need to Know
Menopause is a major milestone in a woman’s life that is marked by the end of menstruation. However, menopause is more than missing your period every month. It’s a major change that influences hormones and causes a domino effect of symptoms and adjustments. Some women skate through menopause easily, while
How to Ease Stress and Fatigue: Tips for New Moms
As any mother knows, holding your newborn baby in your arms is an experience that can’t be described in words. However, for so many mothers, this euphoria is often paired with serious stress and fatigue. Juggling your existing daily responsibilities and caring for a baby – while still somehow taking
Flu Season Is Here: How to Protect Yourself
It seems like we were all just enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer, but Florida’s hottest season has been replaced by flu season. Though the flu is a year-round illness, it becomes even more prevalent during the winter, so this is the perfect time to brush up on your
What Exactly Is Vaginal Rejuvenation?
How long has it been since you could wear tight pants with confidence or get intimate without feeling uncomfortable? As a woman, your breasts and thighs aren’t the only body parts that may make you feel uncomfortable as you get older: your vaginal health appearance changes as well. Due to
Every Pregnant Woman Should Have a Flu Shot: Here’s Why
Your health is always important, but it becomes even more significant during pregnancy. You become responsible for the safety and wellness of your growing baby long before she is born. As you learn to navigate the “do’s and don’ts” of pregnancy, make sure to add the flu shot into your
Are You Protecting Yourself From STDs?
It’s easy to pretend that STDs will never impact your life, but the truth is that STDs are fairly common. In fact, the rates of the three most common STDS – chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis – reached a record high level in 2015. Are you doing everything you can to