The title above will make sense to you when you listen to the episode - this episode is covering an unmedicated birth experience with an OB. Kirsten talks about her experiences as a military wife; IUGR, what it means, and how it was managed; gestational diabetes; and more. *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational... Continue Reading →
Remember how I said there is a lot to be 'aware' of this month? Well another huge topic of focus is breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I thought it might be a good idea to share some quick breast cancer facts and information (there is so much information on breast cancer... Continue Reading →
Click here to read more about this episode. *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only. The information on this blog should not be used as a substitute to medical advice or medical treatment. As always, your Primary Care Provider, a doctor, or another health professional is your best resource for specific questions and medical... Continue Reading →
My obstetrical care during pregnancy was provided by a team of midwives. I loved it - my experience was, from start to finish, nothing short of amazing. My birth didn't go as I imagined but my care team (and my husband, of course) made it an excellent experience anyways. Now, before I get into why... Continue Reading →
Wait isn't this a women's health blog? Why are you talking about IBS? Well - IBS is more common in the female population than the male population. Some evidence suggests it may be related to the menstrual cycle and hormones in women. So - despite the fact that it doesn't sound like a women's health... Continue Reading →
There has been a viral Tiktok video going around of a girl comparing the cost of breastfeeding vs formula feeding. Why do we feel the need to constantly compare the way we feed our babies? Breastfeeding vs formula feeding is a (frankly, stupid and pointless) debate I see constantly online. It's not a competition -... Continue Reading →
Toxoplasma gondii - or toxoplasmosis - you may have heard of this parasite or infection if you have ever been pregnant and owned a cat. But what is it and what are the actual risks? *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only. The information on this blog should not be used as a substitute... Continue Reading →
That's right - there is a new episode of the podcast available today for your weekend listening pleasure! This week we're talking with Morgan about her C-section experience. Click here to listen on Anchor right now! *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only. The information on this blog should not be used as a... Continue Reading →
Working out was and is a big part of my life - just prior to pregnancy, I had been lifting pretty heavy and was easily the healthiest and fittest I had ever been. I was tracking macros and staying on top of my nutrition. I knew when I got pregnant I didn't want to just... Continue Reading →
As a continuation of episode 2, this episode also covers a medicated birth experience, as well as induction and pre-eclampsia, as we speak to Paige. *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only. The information on this blog should not be used as a substitute to medical advice or medical treatment. As always, your Primary... Continue Reading →
