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Confident Breastfeeding
Mothers who expect to breastfeed may not realize that their attitude is important to their ability to breastfeed. Although new mothers describe breastfeeding as a meaningful and fulfilling aspect of caring for their infants, breastfeeding can cause anxiety and stress....
Metabolic Syndrome – Know Your Risks
Most women know that lack of exercise and unhealthy diets lead to heart disease, diabetes and strokes. But as women make the transition from regular cycles to menopause and after, it becomes more difficult to maintain a healthy weight because of hormonal changes,...
Yeast Infections
Let’s talk about something that no one wants to talk about: yeast infections. Despite the yuck factor, this condition is more common than you might realize. Three out of four women will experience at least one yeast infection in their life; half will have two or more...
Five Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
All resolutions are full of inspired hope, usually created in an optimistic swirl of confetti. But for long-term success, a detailed and sustainable action plan is crucial. Let’s get you on your way to making 2016 your healthiest year yet. 1. Commit to one thing Don’t...
Eight Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
The holidays can be a joyful but also a stressful time, especially for women. Although you might be able to reconnect with friends, you may feel pressure to buy gifts, which trigger worries about money. And when life feels busy already, holiday celebrations, extra...
Preeclampsia: Risks and Symptoms
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects about 5{c32f220a97554538a750280585b6278238c6d138c527944464fd5f29699b7558} of pregnant women, or more than 200,000 cases per year in the U.S. When untreated, preeclampsia can lead to life-threatening complications...