I stood in the kitchen and screamed “nobody loves me” and then cried in bed. I snapped at my husband for trying to help me. I’ve found myself saying at times, “I am so angry right now and I don’t know why”. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many women on ovulation stimulating… Continue reading Managing Fertility Hormone Mood Swings Impact on Your Relationship
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Baby’s First Summer Tips for First Time Mothers
If you’re a first time mom heading into summer with a newborn or infant, I am sure you have a lot of questions. Is it too hot to walk? Can I use sunscreen yet? Why is my baby nursing more than usual? Whether your baby is a few weeks old or starting to sit up… Continue reading Baby’s First Summer Tips for First Time Mothers
Is It Safe To Exercise Outside During Summer When Trying to Conceive?
When you’re trying to conceive (TTC), it’s natural to wonder if working out is helping or hurting your chances of getting pregnant. The good news is that movement is safe but also supports fertility, boosts your mood, and regulates hormones. The key is tailoring your activity level to your needs, especially in the heat of… Continue reading Is It Safe To Exercise Outside During Summer When Trying to Conceive?
How Do I Handle Friends Getting Pregnant While I’m Not?
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant and have struggled with fertility issues, you’re likely feeling a full range of emotions. Month after month you remain optimistic that this will be the cycle when you’ll have pregnancy news of your own. Slowly that optimism is chipped away as you watch friends, family, colleagues, and strangers… Continue reading How Do I Handle Friends Getting Pregnant While I’m Not?
Why Postpartum Loneliness Is So Common and What Helps
Becoming a parent is often associated with being a joyous and fulfilling chapter of your life but for many new moms it can also be the most lonely. While you have nine months to prepare for your child, you may be surprised by how disconnected you feel. If this sounds like you, you’re not imagining… Continue reading Why Postpartum Loneliness Is So Common and What Helps
How Much Do Fertility Treatments Really Cost?
When you’re looking at medical procedures to help start your family, they don’t tell you how expensive it is going to be. Fertility treatment costs can feel like a mystery until you start the process. The truth is, narrowing down the cost is difficult since it varies based on where you live, what your diagnosis… Continue reading How Much Do Fertility Treatments Really Cost?
Heat Wave to Impact Much of U.S. This Week
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. Recently, a significant heat wave fueled by an intense heat dome has been gripping the Midwest and Northeast of the United States, bringing record-breaking temperatures. This extreme weather event has led to temperatures soaring into the 90s… Continue reading Heat Wave to Impact Much of U.S. This Week
Why Do I Feel So Anxious About My Baby All The Time? Signs of Postpartum Anxiety Every Mom Should Know
Feeling on edge after childbirth is not a new feeling. A lot of new moms expect exhaustion, mood swings, and sleepless nights, but what no one really prepares you for is the anxiety. I’m not talking about the occasional worry. This anxiety takes over your thoughts to the point that you’re constantly checking if your… Continue reading Why Do I Feel So Anxious About My Baby All The Time? Signs of Postpartum Anxiety Every Mom Should Know
Why Your Nephrologist Recommends Exercise and How to Start Safely
What To Know Moving Forward with CKD Through Safe Exercise When my Aunt Kathy first told me my Uncle Tom had been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), I watched her transform from someone who barely knew what kidneys did to becoming an expert on everything from potassium levels to protein restrictions. What surprised me… Continue reading Why Your Nephrologist Recommends Exercise and How to Start Safely
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause According to an Expert OB/GYN
What To Know Menopause Decoded With Honest Answers From a Leading OB/GYN For too long, menopause has been treated like something women just have to endure in silence; an inevitable hardship you’re supposed to grit your teeth and survive. But those days are over. You don’t have to suffer through hot flashes, sleepless nights, or… Continue reading What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause According to an Expert OB/GYN