Women’s Health

As a mother of two, and vegetarian for more than 20 years, I never imagined a time when there would be so much interest in…

So, what’s a Pap test and why would I need one? With a Pap, your healthcare provider takes a small collection of cells from your…

Babies suck. And sometimes breastfeeding hurts. We all know that “breast is best.” In fact, most new and expectant moms in the US choose to…

Have you thought about long-term birth control choices? When you think about birth control, do you think about pills or condoms—or getting your “tubes tied?”…

Breast self-exams are no longer recommended for early detection of breast cancer, but here’s why you should still practice “breast self-awareness.” As new research has…

Figuring out which women’s health screenings and tests you may need and when can be confusing—here’s your guide to sorting it out. Until recently, women…

Learning the ropes as a new mom is tough—and it’s even harder when you have to deal with mom-shaming criticism from those nearest and dearest…

If you’ve wondered about whether you may be at risk for diabetes, pregnancy can be a crystal ball, allowing you to see what may be…

Terribly intense menstrual cramps, heavy flow, pain during sex; are these just period pains, or could it be endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when the type of…

Multiple sclerosis is a condition most of us have heard of, but what is it exactly? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which…

Read the latest issue of Healthy Mom&Baby! From Our Editor: Stillbirth’s Untold Effects If you’ve ever lost a wanted pregnancy, you know the physical and…

Leaking urine is more common than you might think—there are ways to cope with light bladder leakage. Maybe you’re on a jog or simply sneezing…

1 in 6 moms experience some form of depression during pregnancy. Before you even get pregnant, or if you’re pregnant now, here’s what you need…

Feel like you can skip a Pap test now and then? What you don’t know about cervical cancer can be damaging to your ability to…

Prevent the #1 Killer of Women: Take Care of Your Heart Now Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Even if you’re just approaching…

The word cancer always strikes fear in our hearts and minds, but when it affects the uterus (womb), a woman’s life- giving organ, it’s even…