5 Heart Health Risks All Women Should Know
Heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of women and 90% of women have one or more risk factors for a stroke or heart disease, according to American Heart Association statistics. But many women may
What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a significant portion of Texas women are not screened for cervical cancer. While most women do undergo cervical cancer screenings as recommended,
What’s Happening to Me? Understanding Your Moods and Emotions during Pregnancy
There is no perfect way to be pregnant. You may cry, without warning. You may laugh, uncontrollably. You may get irritable, even with the people you love. If you are expecting, or are supporting a
Tips to Help with Morning Sickness
Morning sickness may have been the first indicator for you that you might be pregnant. Maybe it hit you shortly after finding out you were pregnant. Or maybe you’re one of the lucky ones and
Understanding Preeclampsia and the Warning Signs
Preeclampsia may be one of the most well-known complications when it comes to pregnancy. That being said, it’s thankfully quite rare — impacting only about 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies. But what exactly
The Importance of Having an OB/GYN
There are many health benefits to visiting with a doctor at least once a year. A doctor’s visit is your opportunity to get important health screenings done and talk about any health concerns you may
What Happens During a Prenatal Check-up?
First things first, congratulations on your pregnancy! From here on out, you’ll forever be thinking of how you can best take care of that little bundle of a joy — even when they’re grown up
What You Need to Know About Medication, Supplements and Pregnancy
At some point during your pregnancy, the need to take medicine will most likely arise. You might also want to continue taking supplements or start up new supplements while pregnant. But how will you know
Benefits of Exercising During Pregnancy
Whether you were active prior to your pregnancy or want to become more active now that you’re pregnant, you may have many questions about what’s safe to do and what’s not. That’s why we spoke
Dealing with Common Discomforts During Pregnancy
While pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also come with some unpleasant discomforts. For some women, pregnancy is a breeze with only a few, mild complaints. But, for others with more severe symptoms, it