If you’re like most women, you and your partner will discuss becoming a parent before you try to get pregnant, but there’s one more person who should be in the conversation early -- your doctor.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is no fun for any woman and it’s especially difficult for a teenager. The hormone systems are still maturing for them and this can cause irregular periods and heavier bleeding that interferes with normal activities, but it’s important to know what’s typical and when there may be a bigger problem.
Pregnancy is divided into three-month periods called trimesters. In the first, your body goes through a lot adjusting to the new person growing inside of you. In the last trimester, you’re in the home stretch when the effects of pregnancy reach their peak and your body is quickly preparing for delivery.
Arthritis affects more women than men over age 55, but you don’t have to surrender to this common pain of growing older. Staying active is the best thing for women who live with arthritis and there are many ways to do this.
It’s common for women to work during a pregnancy. This is generally safe, but what you do on the job can affect the health risks for you and your baby.
If you’re like most women, you and your partner will discuss becoming a parent before you try to get pregnant, but there’s one more person who should be in the conversation early -- your doctor.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is no fun for any woman and it’s especially difficult for a teenager. The hormone systems are still maturing for them and this can cause irregular periods and heavier bleeding that interferes with normal activities, but it’s important to know what’s typical and when there may be a bigger problem.
Pregnancy is divided into three-month periods called trimesters. In the first, your body goes through a lot adjusting to the new person growing inside of you. In the last trimester, you’re in the home stretch when the effects of pregnancy reach their peak and your body is quickly preparing for delivery.
Arthritis affects more women than men over age 55, but you don’t have to surrender to this common pain of growing older. Staying active is the best thing for women who live with arthritis and there are many ways to do this.
It’s common for women to work during a pregnancy. This is generally safe, but what you do on the job can affect the health risks for you and your baby.
