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5 Quick Facts About Fibroids
Most American women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. In fact, National Institutes of Health reports by age 50, 70 percent of caucasians and 80 percent of African Americans had fibroids. Fibroids are growths of uterine muscle that are usually spherical. Uterine fibroids are the most common noncancerous tumors in women of childbearing age, and they can be as small as a pinhead to as large as a basketball.
Embracing Your Village this Summer
For many moms it can be scary to leave your child with someone else for the first time. In my two years of being a mom, I’ve learned that when you find the right place, with the right teachers, not only is it not scary, but it also feels good.
The Scoop on Scars: Why They Happen (and How to Make Them Look Better)
Who has a scar? Here are just a few things you can do to help scars heal as inconspicuously as possible.
Maybe, (Another) Baby?
Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant, or to carry a pregnancy to term, after having one or more biological children without the support of fertility medications.
3 Things You Don’t Know About Pelvic Treatment Options
I see women every day who have suffered from pelvic floor disorders for years, only to find out there are solutions. Most women come to me and say, “I didn’t know I could get this fixed.”
When to See a Fertility Specialist
Couples, who have been trying to conceive, face a variety of obstacles along their journey. In couples affected by fertility issues, about one-third have male infertility, one-third have female infertility, and one-third have unexplained infertility. One of the main factors couples should consider when deciding to visit a specialist is age. If you are over 35 and have been trying to conceive for six months, or under 35 and trying to conceive for a year, it's time to consider a specialist visit.
What I’ll Tell My Daughters About Birth
If the day comes that you decide to have a child, I want to tell you what I think you should know about bringing a new little life into this world.