October 2 to 8, 2016 marks National Midwifery Week. This week we recognize midwives and midwife-led primary care for families, individual patients, moms, and babies. We believe that #MidwivesMakeADifference, a big difference that spans well beyond home births (in fact, 97-percent of midwife births occur in hospital) and delivering babies. In fact, the infographic below was created by nurse midwife, Joy Sedlock, […]
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Infertility can affect women and men, and it may be a doctor that traces the source of the trouble in conceiving. While there are genetic and age factors at play, researchers have also traced the problem to these seven factors that can be avoided in some cases.
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Once a woman is pregnant, her health is closely monitored. Here are the 10 common tests a woman can expect during those nine months of pregnancy.
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We’ve compiled a list of some rather common (and a few unexpected) symptoms of pregnancy, and tips on how to remedy them naturally.
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We get many questions from moms-to-be asking whether or not it’s safe for them to continue to exercise. While now is not the time to begin a new exercise regimen if you’ve never exercised before, staying fit and active can help many aspects of the process, from supporting better sleep to helping expectant moms develop strength and stamina […]
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Many of the STIs that can be contracted during pregnancy are treatable. We look into the 10 most common sexually transmitted infections that can affect pregnancy.
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