Postpartum depression painfully eclipses the joy and fulfillment of motherhood. Not every mother faces the depths of a severe case, but many experience the scary fringes of this affliction. Here we present a bit of psychoeducation on the topic. Educating yourself about postpartum depression allows you to work more effectively…
No matter how long you decide to breastfeed, it’s a rewarding journey with your baby. After early breastfeeding, at about 3 months or so, you’ll find the process has smoothed out and become second nature. Nursing at 6 or 7 months is typically a fun time for most moms and…
Welcome to the month of May. A mother’s month, in more ways than one! In May, so many events get plugged into the end of the school year: athletic finals, concerts, dance recitals, awards ceremonies and graduations, to name a few. And then planning for the summer and the future…
Early breastfeeding is like learning to dance with a new partner. It’s intimate, there’s a bit (or a lot) of “stepping” on each other and you tend to get sore if you’re not doing it quite right. There’s still a learning curve for even second-, third- or fourth-time moms because…
In this interview, popular holistic physician Dr. Christiane Northrup shares her top 10 tips for women’s health: Get enough sleep: Proper sleep is essential for optimal health, and it helps metabolize stress hormones better than any other known entity. Meditate for at least 3-12 minutes each day, to calm and…
Having a healthy body image involves much more than achieving an ideal weight. Body image touches many areas of life, physically and emotionally, affecting not only self-esteem, but also the quality of relationships and general happiness and satisfaction with life. These days, teenage girls go through a multitude of changes…
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a special event for moms and teen girls on Thursday, May 11 at 6 pm. Mother’s Day Event: Girl Talk, Treats and Trunk Show! Join Nurse Mel, Certified Nurse Practitioner Sarah, and other special guest presenters. We’ll discuss important women’s health topics, such as body image,…
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