Pregnancy Complications: Warning Signs and When to Call Your OB/GYN
Pregnancy is a wonderful journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy. However, it is also a time when you need to be vigilant about your health and watch for any warning signs of pregnancy complications. Knowing what to look for and when to seek medical...
What is Causing My Irregular Periods?
As a woman, you may experience irregular periods at some point in your life. Irregular periods can be frustrating and confusing, and it is important to understand the underlying causes of this condition. In this blog post, we will explore the various factors that can...
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Delivery Day
As you approach your due date, it’s important to make sure everything is ready for when you go into labor. A crucial part of this preparation is making sure you have everything packed in your hospital bag. Packing can be overwhelming with all the items you may need...
How to Make Traveling with Your Baby Fun and Stress-Free
Spring break is around the corner! And although your family is likely teeming with excitement for the adventure to come, traveling with your baby can be a daunting prospect for parents. From packing the right supplies to keeping your little ones entertained, it is...
A Guide to Being an Engaged and Supportive Father During Labor
As a father-to-be, you are hopefully filled with excitement and anticipation as the birth of your child approaches. While it's a time of great joy, it can also be incredibly stressful and overwhelming for both partners. For dads-to-be in particular, the experience can...
Why Playing Outside is Essential for Children
The benefits of playing outside are well-known. Fresh air, sunshine, and physical activity are all essential for healthy childhood development. However, in the age of constant technological stimulation and digital entertainment, it can be hard to get children away...
The Best Push Presents for New Moms
If there is one thing that parents look forward to, it is the joy of welcoming a new baby into the world. For many families, this exciting milestone deserves a special celebration to honor the momentous occasion. While flowers and chocolates are always heartfelt...
9 Expert Tips for Helping Your Baby Sleep Better and Longer
As a mom of a newborn baby, it can feel like your days are spent in a sleep-deprived haze, as you try to get your little one to settle into a regular sleep routine. But don't worry—with the right tips, you will be able to get your baby sleeping more soundly and for...
Healthy Comfort Food for a Cozy January
If you're like most of us, you may be looking for some comfort food in these cold winter months. But that doesn't mean you have to abandon your healthy eating habits or give up on your health goals for 2023! We've put together a few delicious, healthy meal ideas that...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Twins: Expert Tips to Help You Prepare
Soon after conception, many mothers-to-be learn they're expecting more than one baby by seeing two separate heartbeats on the ultrasound screen. Suddenly, there's another set of needs and concerns for mom, who is often also dealing with pregnancy symptoms like nausea,...
How to Survive the NICU Rollercoaster: Tips on How to Cope When Your Baby is in the NICU
Every day, babies enter the world needing intensive care, whether it is because they’re born prematurely, underweight or with other health complications. Having a baby in the NICU is an anxious, exhausting experience no family wants to go through. These tips on how to...
Pregnancy and the holidays – two reasons to celebrate!
Pregnancy and the holidays are both causes for celebration, but they can also be tricky times to navigate. Pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness, mood swings, and fatigue may make it hard to enjoy everything the season has to offer, not to mention the increased...
Painful Intercourse: It’s Common, but Is It Normal?
Sure, painful sex is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. Whether sex is painful every once in a while, in a certain position, or all the time, no matter what, you should always discuss painful intercourse with your OBGYN. It’s important that you don’t brush...
Gynecologic and Obstetric Care for Breast Cancer Survivors
What do gynecologic and obstetric care for breast cancer survivors look like? Of the 5.8 million female cancer survivors in the United States, 40% of them are breast cancer survivors. With over 2 million breast cancer survivors in the US and 200,000 more breast cancer...
16 Pieces of Advice for Parents Affected by The Baby Formula Shortage
Right now, baby formula can be hard to find. In some cases, baby formula is the only food you can feed your child—so knowing what to do when you can’t access any can be extremely stressful. Here’s the most crucial information you need to know about the baby formula...
Early Signs of Pregnancy
Knowing the early signs of pregnancy will empower you to notice changes in your body that could hint that there’s a baby on the way. Whether this news excited or frightens you (or both!), everyone with a uterus should be aware of these 16 early signs of pregnancy. 1....
Best Detox Smoothies for Women
Summer detox smoothies are increasingly popular, especially for women, but there are some dos and don’ts to summer detoxes every person should know before trying them. What is a detox smoothie? The main difference between a detox smoothie and a “regular” smoothie is...
10 Reasons You Should See Your OBGYN
Visiting the OBGYN can seem a bit more intimidating than a regular doctor’s visit—and it makes sense. All you need to do is see a speculum, let alone have one inside you, to feel a little scared. But, avoiding your OBGYN, whether on purpose or by accident, can lead to...
All the Ways to Become a Parent
Raising children is a goal for many people, and for some, there are unique obstacles. But the good news is that there are many ways to become a parent, which means there are plenty of paths you can take on your journey to parenthood. Whether you’re a single person...
Is PMS Worse in the Summer?
When the summer months come around, we like to think of outdoor fun, time off, and vacations—but for some people, summer signals worse periods and PMS. So, is it true that PMS is worse in the summer? Let’s find out. What is PMS? PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome,...
Infant Immunization Week: How to Protect Our Children From Infectious Diseases
Every year, we observe National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) as a time to raise awareness about immunization for children under two years old. This year’s NIIW is from April 24 to April 30, 2022. Although most parents know that routine checkups are essential for...
Do I Have an STD? 9 Signs You May Have a Sexually Transmitted Disease or Infection
You can catch an STD through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, regardless of what genitals you have and what genitals your partner has. We’re all prone to contracting STDs. Having an STD isn’t fun, and admitting to a partner you have one can be a difficult experience. But...
Springtime and Fertility: Is Spring the Best Time to Try for a Baby?
Springtime is certainly beautiful. Flowers bloom as warm days and cool nights bring a sigh of relief that winter is over, and many animals, including birds and bunnies, begin to multiply as they build their families. Spring also marks the equinox as well as several...
Healing After a Miscarriage: 7 Steps Towards Getting Back to Normal (and What Not to Do)
Experiencing a miscarriage can be upsetting—and it can also take a toll on your body. If you’ve recently miscarried, it’s important to give yourself the space and time to heal physically and emotionally. Your period will likely return between 4-6 weeks after the...
Forming Healthy Eating Habits: Advice for Teenage Girls
Healthy eating can be a challenge, and when you experience strong cravings as a teenager, making healthy food choices can be even harder (as if life weren’t hard enough for you right now!). People who experience periods know that urges to eat specific foods can be...
The Effects of Seasonal Depression in Women: Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do
Seasonal depression is exactly what it sounds like—depression that ebbs and flows with the season. And it’s more common than you might think. About 10 million Americans experience seasonal depression, and most of those people are women. In fact, women are four times...
Getting Back Your Groove: 7 Tips to Speed Up Postpartum Recovery
Having a baby is no small task. Pregnancy takes a toll on your body and your mind, often wearing down your self-esteem and sense of stability (not to mention your basic bodily functions). We get it. It’s not always pretty. And that’s okay. The first step towards...
Women’s Health: How to Prepare for Your New Year’s Resolution by Cultivating a Healthy Body and Mind
As 2022 approaches, we're all thinking about ways we can improve for the New Year. Although you may feel the urge to write down a lofty list of goals that includes "go to the gym every day," we urge you to take a more realistic approach to your health this year. The...
Baby’s First Winter: How to Keep Your Child Warm, Healthy, and Safe This Winter
As the cold weather approaches, there are lots of things new moms need to know about protecting their child and ensuring that baby's first winter is a good one. Protecting Infants During Cold and Flu Season The seasonal shift marks more than just a change in the...
7 Great Gifts to Give Pregnant Women on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is coming up fast, and as many non-profits gear up to accept donations, we shouldn’t forget about our moms-to-be and pregnant people in need this year. So, we’ve rounded up seven great gifts for pregnant women that you can get and give for Giving...
10 Benefits of Being Pregnant in the Fall: Why Fall is the Best Season for Growing a Baby
Being pregnant in the fall is a true blessing. Summer pregnancies are especially difficult if you live in an area with intense heat—and the same goes for the cold for winter pregnancies. No one loves summer dehydration or icy slips and falls, but when you’re growing a...
How to Detect Breast Cancer Early: Warning Signs, Screening, and More
How Likely are You to Have Breast Cancer? When it comes to things like health crises or natural disasters, we tend to think, “That would never happen to me,” but the reality is that no one is immune to chronic health issues like breast cancer. Breast cancer is one of...
Local Cincinnati Support Groups for New Moms
It’s true—being a parent can be one of the most meaningful and fulfilling things you’ve ever done. But raising a child can also be one of the hardest. Whether you’re expecting or raising a newborn, anxieties can creep in. Lack of sleep will make you moody. And, even...
How to Introduce Your New Baby to Your Pets
Babies are cute—but they're stressful to have around. That goes for humans and animals, so when you're preparing to bring a new baby home, you're going to need to be mindful of how the change might impact your furry friends. Before You Bring Your Baby Home If you have...
The Benefits of Coconut Water During Pregnancy
The Benefits of Coconut Water During PregnancyDuring pregnancy, staying hydrated and getting essential nutrients while avoiding potentially harmful foods can be a tough adjustment to your everyday diet—but the uber-popular super-drink coconut water touts loads of...
Pregnancy Tips in the Heat of the Summer
Summer Tips for Pregnant Women As the days heat up, we welcome summer and all that comes with it—pool days, warm nights, and summer pregnancies. In Cincinnati, the hot summer months of June, July, and August can be uncomfortable for many, as the average temperature...
Are Prenatal Vitamins Important?
Pregnancy can bring on several new habits for most women. One habit that may be the most valuable is getting used to taking your daily vitamins. If you’re not already a daily vitamin-taker, here are a few reasons you want to begin adding certain supplements to your...
What is covered under insurance during pregnancy?
What You Need to Know About Maternity Coverage One of the ten essential health benefits that must be covered by all health insurance plans offered is maternity coverage. Health insurance for pregnancy, labor, delivery, and newborn baby care is mandatory under the...
Which Birth Control is Right for Me?
It’s a defining moment in one’s life when seeking contraceptives for the first time. Whether it’s for the obvious reasons or maybe the not-so obvious, choosing the right one can be intimidating. It’s always important to weigh your options, and that’s why our Mt....
The COVID19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
Over the last year, health care has been at the center of everyone’s world. More than ever before, healthcare professionals have had to re-develop standard protocols and practices in order to do their best to stay in front of the COVID19 virus. So what does this mean...
Gardening & Plants: Is It Safe While Pregnant?
During the ups and downs of 2020, many people found solace by taking up gardening and tending indoor plants. Did you know that while pregnant, you must take extra precautions? We go over what you need to know in today’s blog. Is gardening or plant care a fun hobby for...
Constipation Difficulties During Pregnancy
It’s an awkward subject, but one that affects many pregnant people. December is Constipation Awareness Month and in today’s blog, we’ll be going over why pregnancy can lead to difficult bowel movements. We’ll also talk about how you can alleviate this issue! ...
Handiness: How Do We Become Left or Right-handed?
Ever wondered how there are right and left-handed people? Why do we develop a preference for one hand? Today we go over the theories over how this came to be for human evolution. First, here are some statistics: The majority of the world is 85% to 90% right-handed. ...
Menopause and Marijuana…Wait What?
Recently, more and more women are trying pot to help manage their menopause symptoms. IN today’s blog we’ll dive into this trend and find out how safe it is to use weed to treat menopause. What’s Going On? A study from October 2020, found that 1 in 4 women have tried...
National COPD Awareness Month: COPD and Pregnancy
November is National COPD Awareness Month! Read on to learn more about this disease and how it can affect pregnancy. What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is a group of diseases that can cause blockage towards one’s airflow and can cause...
Is the Keto Diet Safe During Pregnancy?
What is the Keto Diet? Keto (or ketogenic) diets consist of high fat and low carb meals. Instead of eating carbs like soda, sugar, and pastries and load up on more protein and fat. For example, from Healthline “for 2,000 calories a day, each meal might have 165 g fat,...
How to Have a Safe Halloween
Due to the pandemic, Halloween may be looking quite different this year. How do you still have fun with the family while remaining safe? Here’s our tips for your top concerns this year! General Safety First of all, if you’ve decided to do Halloween this year, it’s...
What Gynecologist Wish You Knew Right Now
Here are facts right now, that your gyno wishes you knew, especially before an appointment! One: You Don’t Need Special Products For Your Lady Parts We are talking about those cleansers and products that make your privates clean and smell nice. Feminine...
Why Do I Have Pregnancy Acne?
The main cause of pregnancy acne is an increase in hormones during your first trimester. The added level of hormones makes your skin produce more oil which in turn can cause the acne. If you don’t see acne flare-ups in your first trimester, you’re less likely to see...
Debunking Myths about Labor and Delivery
Pregnancy can be different for everyone, including the labor and delivery experience. Here are some common misbeliefs about labor and deliver before you experience it! Once your cervix is dilated and you start contractions - it’s time to GO! This is not always...