Reflux in Pregnancy
by:Have you been swapping stories with your other pregnant friends on the many pregnancy…
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Women's Health
Unexpected Postpartum Bladder Leakage
by:Postpartum bladder leakage is often an unexpected surprise. Many new moms experience urinary incontinence…
How To Navigate a Hypertensive Disorder in Pregnancy
by:A high-risk pregnancy can leave you feeling like you’re walking on pins and needles.…
Preeclampsia: What You Need to Know About this Serious Pregnancy Complication
by:You’ve made it through the first trimester, mama, and hopefully the morning sickness is…
Shared Decision-Making for Healthcare Decisions
by:Few things are more frustrating than having a situation planned in your head, just…
How Did I Develop Gestational Diabetes?
by:Your Amazing Body Your incredible pregnant body adapts in many ways to feed and…
Itching in Pregnancy: What is Intrahepatic Cholestasis (ICP)?
by:Itching during pregnancy is common—especially for an ever-expanding belly. Itching may seem harmless, not…
Breast Health Be Your Own Advocate
by:How well do you really know your breasts? I mean really know them? And…
Strategies for Choosing Your Pregnancy Provider for Best Care & Outcomes
by:Picking your healthcare provider is much more than just choosing a midwife or an…
Get Rid of those Extra Baby Pounds
by:Can we all agree that after having a baby our diet is not necessarily…
Transitioning from Incarceration to Wellness
by:Two-thirds of women incarcerated are in their childbearing years, chiefly ages 18 to 40,…
Healthy Skin Care
by:At Healthy Mom&Baby, we’re all about health. And just like you, we like to…
Cancer and the New Mom
by:This story is a walkthrough of my pregnancy planning and cancer diagnosis after I’d…
Respectful Care Every Woman Deserves
by:It’s Your Body. It’s Your Baby. It’s Your Birth. The care you receive during…
Why Do I Need a Pap Smear?
by:So, what’s a Pap test and why would I need one? With a Pap,…
Nipple Pain Myths Busted
by:Babies suck. And sometimes breastfeeding hurts. We all know that “breast is best.” In…
Long-Term Birth Control Choices
by:Have you thought about long-term birth control choices? When you think about birth control,…
Breast Self-Awareness
by:Breast self-exams are no longer recommended for early detection of breast cancer, but here’s…
Understanding Women’s Health Screenings
by:Figuring out which women’s health screenings and tests you may need and when can…
Mom-Shaming
by:Learning the ropes as a new mom is tough—and it’s even harder when you…
How Diabetes Affects You & Your Baby
by:If you’ve wondered about whether you may be at risk for diabetes, pregnancy can…
Experiencing Endometriosis
by:Terribly intense menstrual cramps, heavy flow, pain during sex; are these just period pains,…
What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
by:Multiple Sclerosis is a Condition Most of Us Have Heard of, But What is…
Latest Issue: Postbirth Warning Signs, New Safe Sleep Advice and More!
by:Read the latest issue of Healthy Mom&Baby! From Our Editor: Stillbirth’s Untold Effects If…
Protect Your Oral Health With a Regular Self-Exam
by:Don’t be surprised if your nurse or primary care provider wants to take a…
Can I Prevent Osteoporosis?
by:Here’s a 3-pronged plan to promote bone health and help prevent osteoporosis: Calcium, vitamin…
Oh No, My Leaky Bladder!
by:Leaking urine is common, and there are ways to cope with light bladder leakage.…
Prevent Cervical Cancer
by:Feel like you can skip a Pap test now and then? What you don’t…
Could I Have an Autoimmune Disorder?
by:Our immune system keeps us healthy and fights off viruses and bacteria so we…
Sleep More to Lose Weight
by:You probably already know about the importance of sleep for overall health and wellbeing.…
