While we may pay attention to the skin on our arms, legs and face, we tend to forget about the skin on our scalp. Your scalp's overall health is as essential as the skin on the rest of your body.
My pregnancy was routine and healthy. I loved checking in with the five midwives and getting their unique perspectives. They always took the time to answer my questions during visits. They made me feel safe and confident throughout my entire pregnancy.
When it comes to personal lubricants, there isn’t a single “best choice.” However, Uberlube, Replens and coconut oil are often recommended by gynecologists.
A recent study showed rates of pancreatic cancer in women under age 55 rose 2.4% between 2001 and 2018. In May, E-News correspondent Maria Menounos, 44, revealed she was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer earlier in the year, a high-profile case that seems to reflect the study’s disturbing trend.
Welcoming a new baby can be one of your most joyful and memorable experiences. But the days and weeks after can be overwhelming as you learn how to care for your new infant and juggle your new role alongside many other responsibilities.
Researchers and clinicians at Nebraska Medicine and its academic partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center, believe pancreatic cancer can be detected in its earliest stages. That belief is so strong that in 2018, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved establishing the Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
With years of hydrotherapy experience and evidence-based information about the benefits and risks of water birth, Nebraska Medicine nurse midwives can help you decide if it is right for you. If so, they can support you in incorporating that into your birth plan.
Ultrasounds in pregnancy help providers monitor your baby’s health. They can also help predict due dates, reveal your baby’s biological sex, check for complications and more. Read on for answers to your top ultrasound questions.
Pregnancy can be an exciting and emotional time. Your body will undergo many changes. Since no one pregnancy is exactly the same, it’s hard to know what’s normal and what’s not.