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.
Approximately 12% of babies are born before 37 weeks of gestation, and many of these premature infants, along with other newborns facing health issues, require specialized care in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, or NICU.
Deciding to start a family is a big step filled with excitement and change. If you've recently stopped using birth control to become pregnant, you might be curious about what happens next and how to boost your chances of conceiving.
Most people understand that having extra weight can harm their overall health. Still, you may not know that being overweight or obese can also have an adverse impact on fertility for both men and women.
In recent years, it has become increasingly evident that Black mothers face significant disparities in their access to and quality of health care. We share tips to help Black women receive the compassionate, responsive and ethical care they deserve.
Question: I heard on TikTok that Mucinex can help you get pregnant. Is that true? If I take Mucinex, will it affect my birth control Answer from Danielle Hicks, APRN-NP, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
From battling hormone issues and obesity to undergoing life-changing weight-loss surgery that helped her conceive, the path to motherhood has been an extraordinary journey for Melissa Lederer, RN.
You may have heard of doctors recommending bed rest during pregnancy if they are concerned about a health condition that could cause complications or premature labor. Today, “bed rest,” or minimizing physical activity, is no longer recommended for most patients during pregnancy.
When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be excited and anxious about your delivery day. Even though your due date is three to four weeks away, you may already have a hospital bag packed.