5 Tips For Coping With Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy and motherhood are filled with an abundance of emotions, both positive and negative. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious medical illness accompanied by distressing symptoms that can make it increasingly challenging to care for your newborn baby. Although PPD can make you feel alone, you are not— in fact, 1 in 9 women in … Continue reading 5 Tips For Coping With Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy And Nutrition: The Basics
The rush of emotions after finding out you are pregnant can leave you feeling on top of the world. Suddenly, you want to do everything in your power to help protect and grow your little one. That may leave you questioning the best ways to balance pregnancy and nutrition. Ideally, a healthy diet before pregnancy … Continue reading Pregnancy And Nutrition: The Basics
C-Sections: What Are They And Why Are They Needed?
For many, the act of giving birth remains a mysterious and somewhat taboo topic. Yet, this magical bodily function is what brings our children into existence and fills our world with more joy than one thought imaginable. All types of birth should be celebrated, not shrouded. In fact, information on pregnancy, labor, and c-sections should … Continue reading C-Sections: What Are They And Why Are They Needed?
5 Myths About Exercise and Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, especially for the first time, you naturally start to worry about the health of yourself and your growing baby. So when it comes to exercising during pregnancy, you may wonder, is it safe? When should you start? How much is too much? Unfortunately, the internet is flooded with contradictory and misleading information. … Continue reading 5 Myths About Exercise and Pregnancy
5 Reasons You’re Experiencing Vaginal Dryness
Many stereotypes surrounding intercourse have clouded the general population’s understanding of normal performing bodies and healthy sex functions. Vaginal dryness is more common than one may think, rarely harmful, and can be treated in several different ways. Common Reasons For Vaginal Dryness Just because you can’t get wet before or during sex does not necessarily … Continue reading 5 Reasons You’re Experiencing Vaginal Dryness
Pregnancy Symptoms You Haven’t Heard Of
Pregnancy symptoms are not one-fits-all. In fact, pregnancy symptoms hardly will ever look the same from woman to woman. Some women begin to experience pregnancy symptoms as early as 2-3 weeks, while others may experience little to no symptoms throughout their pregnancy. Either way, there are a host of pregnancy symptoms that, although bizarre, are … Continue reading Pregnancy Symptoms You Haven’t Heard Of
Understanding The Fertility Journey
The body works in magical yet mysterious ways. The phases of the fertility journey can often be confusing, from understanding the timing and length of your menstrual cycle to what changes can happen during the different stages of your cycle. Learning the ins and outs of the fertility journey is an important first step in … Continue reading Understanding The Fertility Journey
Pregnant this Summer? Here are 8 Ways to Beat the Heat
Summertime is officially here, and while this season brings tons of fun in the sun for many, it can create some discomfort for those who are pregnant this summer. Taking care of yourself while pregnant can be a challenge in and of itself, but powerful UV rays and hot temperatures can create an even higher … Continue reading Pregnant this Summer? Here are 8 Ways to Beat the Heat
Menopause Management: Hot Weather Edition
June is the month where spring gives way to summer, and with the longer days come warmer temperatures and stronger UV rays. While many look forward to the summer season, for women experiencing menopause, the heat and humidity can trigger or worsen hot flashes and can complicate existing menopause management techniques. Over 80% of middle-aged … Continue reading Menopause Management: Hot Weather Edition
A Quick Guide to Birth Control for Women
At Raleigh OB/GYN Centre, we believe that patient education is an invaluable tool, and this education includes providing information about the various birth control options available. It can be overwhelming when selecting a contraceptive option, so we wanted to give you a quick guide to birth control that summarizes some of the most popular methods. … Continue reading A Quick Guide to Birth Control for Women
