During pregnancy, labor, and delivery of a child, your body goes through a number of changes. One of the things that is rarely talked about is bladder control. Many women find it embarrassing that they have bladder control problems after giving birth, so it is rarely discussed. It is actually
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.
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
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
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
5 Things You Need to Know About Recovering After a C-Section
Whether you experience an emergency C-section or plan your C-section down to the hour, you want to be prepared the recovery process involved. A C-section is a major yet very common surgery that does extend your hospitalization time and require a longer healing period at home. Here are the most
Regular GYN Care: Reasons You Should Never Skip Your Annual Wellness Visit
How often do you visit your gynecologist? If you’re not seeing your GYN annually, you could be putting your health at risk. Regular gynecological care is an essential component of the preventative care that protects your physical and reproductive wellbeing. Even if you feel healthy, only a professional exam from
Physician-Supervised Weight Loss: What You Need to Know to Lose Weight the Right Way
Weight loss is not known for its ease, but rather for its importance to overall health. If you need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to minimize your risk of chronic disease and regain your quality of life, you may be wondering where to begin or how
Restoring Healthy Pelvic Muscles
Your pelvic muscles may not be as obvious as your bicep or abdominal muscles, but they are even more important to your overall wellness and quality of life. The muscles located in your pelvis stretch like a trampoline all across your core, from your tail-bone to your public bone. This