Menopause usually starts around 50, but it can happen sooner or later. What age you get it can depend on things like your genes, health history, and how you live. Common signs are hot flashes, night sweats, dryness down there, and mood changes. Other things that might come with menopause are trouble sleeping, putting on weight, and not really wanting to have sex.
Oh, My Aching Bladder! Can a Gynecologist Treat a UTI?
Women who are experiencing pelvic region health issues can seek help from a gynecologist or a urologist. Your OB-GYN can test and treat UTIs and bladder pain.
I Want To Plan A Gender Reveal! How Early Can Ultrasound Determine Gender?
You want a gender reveal party, but you're not sure how early you can find out the gender of your baby. The quick answer is that it varies depending on the method used. There are multiple ways to determine gender: observing the baby's external genitalia, measuring the nuchal translucency, or studying the baby's chromosomes. The […]
“Let’s Get it On” | Safe Sex Practices
As a woman, you can’t be afraid of taking control of your own sexual health and safety. Researching and preparing ahead of time to keep yourself safe is both healthy and wise. Using safe sex practices like birth control and STD testing can help prevent the spread of STDs and, possibly, unplanned pregnancies. Your sexual […]
Breast & Belly & Booty, Oh My | How To Avoid Stretch Marks & Tips For When You Can’t
Sometimes they’re red, white, or purple, and sometimes they’re called tiger stripes or lightning strikes. Sometimes they’re itchy, and sometimes they’re bumpy and squishy. If you haven’t guessed it yet, we’re talking about stretch marks—especially how to avoid stretch marks. What Are Stretch Marks? Stretch marks are the squiggly, bumpy, red, purple, or white lines […]
I Slept All Night & Took a Nap Already, Why Such Extreme Fatigue? Could Labor be Near?
The third trimester of pregnancy can be exhausting for many women. Changes in the body, the size of the belly, raging hormones, anxiety, and the anticipation of the upcoming labor and birth can contribute to a decrease in the amount of sleep making fatigue before labor a normality. But while being tired is entirely normal […]
Confessions of a Pregnant Shopaholic: Give Me all the baby Cuteness!
Yay! You’re pregnant! Congratulations! But even though being pregnant is lovely and miraculous, there are still many, teeny-tiny things we must consider during this blossoming process. The truth is that you don't really need much more to have a healthy baby than a balanced diet and regular doctor's visits, but there are a few pregnant […]
Be the Cool ‘Aunt’ or ‘Uncle’! Birthday Gifts for a 1-Year-Olds | A Guide for Fun & Educational Toys
Finding the appropriate birthday gifts for a 1-year-old may be easier than you think. Our kid-friendly guide to engaging & educational toys can help!
Better Together: Tips for Dad During Pregnancy & Parenthood
Many new fathers wonder where to start. Pregnancy tips are everywhere for moms, but what about dad? Our guide will help you pick up this new role with ease.
Father, Bonus-Dad, Grandpa: The Best Gifts for the Best Guy In Your Life
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide makes finding the perfect present easy, no matter what kind of Dad you get to celebrate this year! Let’s cut to the chase: Dads. Are. Awesome. They’ve got those oddly enticing Dad Bods and a universal collection of phrases straight from the 1960s version of the Dad Handbook (including classics […]
