The time leading up to giving birth and bringing home your new baby can be bliss but also stressful. This is especially true for first-time mothers. It is overwhelming learning all you need to know and gathering everything before your baby arrives. Just know that it is normal to be scared and feel totally clueless.…
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Heart disease is the most common cause of death among American women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2017 approximately 299,578 women in the United States died of heart disease. What is Heart Disease? The general term heart disease refers to various types of heart conditions including heart attack, coronary…
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Our lives have become so busy, especially for moms. A simple task such as getting ready in the morning may become difficult after you become a mother. Not only do you have to get yourself ready but you also have to get your children ready, who usually don’t have the same grasp on time and…
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What You Need To Know About Chlamydia Over 1 million sexually transmitted infections and diseases are acquired every day in the world (WHO, 2021). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. In some cases, chlamydia will not cause any symptoms but…
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Things to Consider When Planning a Babymoon If you don’t already know what a babymoon is, it is a vacation while you are pregnant before the baby is born. Many couples enjoy taking a vacation together before the baby comes for some rest and relaxation. You two will get to spend some time alone before…
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Vital Sign Knowledge For the Everyday Person Vital signs are one of the first things done when you go to a healthcare appointment or the hospital. They are one of the most basic but also important parts of an assessment. If vital signs are abnormal, it could indicate an array of medical conditions or problems.…
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Study Shows that Prunes Could Help Prevent Bone Loss in People with Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Basics Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes your bones to become thin, fragile, and weak. This causes the bones to be easily fractured or broken. It is a silent disease meaning that you will not display symptoms until you fracture…
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Postpartum Recovery Tips For New Moms The first few weeks after giving birth bring with them some of the most exciting moments of your life. At the same time, you’re dealing with sleepless nights and adjusting to caring for a new baby, all while recovering from the physical stresses of giving birth. Planning for postpartum…
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How common is pregnancy after age 35? Over the past few decades, more and more women have chosen to start families in their later thirties. In fact, the number of pregnancies occurring in women at least 35 years of age has increased from 6.2 percent in 1980 to 22.3 percent in 20161. Starting a family…
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Topic: In-school study suggests children multitasking on different media harmful to mental health A team of researchers from the University of Luxembourg and Universite´ de Genève has found evidence that suggests it is not how much time children spend on electronic media but how they do it that can lead to problems. The team has…
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