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
Category: Women’s Health
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?
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
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
What is Food Freedom? Why It’s Not Another Diet in Disguise
Diet culture has us overthinking and under eating or over eating, depending on your current state of mind. I’ve been there… one day I am so strict with what I eat and then after a stressful day, I just don’t care and eat way more than I should out of spite or comfort. So imagine… Continue reading What is Food Freedom? Why It’s Not Another Diet in Disguise
How to Start Box Breathing for Stress Relief
Have you ever tried mindfulness or been told to try mindfulness? If you’re like me, it always seemed a little vague. Mindfulness is a type of meditation where you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided meditation, and other practices that help… Continue reading How to Start Box Breathing for Stress Relief
Fertility Grants in 2025 and How to Apply
Struggling to build your family can leave you feeling isolated. A fertility journey is overwhelming and exhausting emotionally, physically, and financially. We understand the cost of infertility treatments like IVF, IUI, egg donation, and surrogacy can be a significant barrier for many hopeful parents. PatientsLikeMe has compiled a list of fertility treatment grants available to… Continue reading Fertility Grants in 2025 and How to Apply
Why Your Heart is Racing During Menopause (and When to Worry)
It can feel alarming when out of nowhere your heart starts pounding to the point that you feel it radiate up your neck or throat. You haven’t had caffeine. You’re not exercising. You don’t think you’re stressed. So why is your heart racing? If you’re going through menopause these episodes are more common than you… Continue reading Why Your Heart is Racing During Menopause (and When to Worry)
When Anxiety Meets Menopause- Why Benzodiazepines Require Careful Considerations
Menopause can be a challenging transition that affects both physical and emotional well-being. One often-overlooked symptom is anxiety ranging from persistent worry to full-blown panic. Many women find themselves overwhelmed and searching for relief. This article explores how hormonal changes can trigger anxiety during menopause, what benzodiazepines are and how they work, and what alternatives… Continue reading When Anxiety Meets Menopause- Why Benzodiazepines Require Careful Considerations
Top 10 Breastfeeding Challenges Solved by Professional Lactation Support
Breastfeeding is a natural process, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. Many new parents have a tough time in the early days, weeks, and even months of nursing their baby. The good news? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Certified lactation consultants and specialists are trained to help you along the… Continue reading Top 10 Breastfeeding Challenges Solved by Professional Lactation Support