Miscarriage is a term used to describe the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. The stages of a miscarriage can vary depending on the individual case. On average, the risk of miscarriage is approximately 10-20% for all clinically recognized pregnancies. However, the risk can vary depending on the stage of pregnancy. For example,…
Your child ate something and is now neither looking nor feeling too good, but how can you tell if it’s a food allergy or simply a food intolerance? Because of the overlap of symptoms and lots of outdated and some misinformation out there, it is often hard to differentiate food allergies versus food intolerances. Food…
Periods are a natural part of a woman\’s life, but they can also be uncomfortable, painful and messy. During their menstrual cycle, many people experience feelings of self-consciousness and worry about odors and leaks during their period. However, with the right hygiene practices, it\’s possible to stay feeling fresh during your period. Periods Are Not…
For most of us we have become avid label readers. We like to know what we put into and onto our bodies and are concerned about safety. Organic is a term used frequently but unfortunately there is not a lot of governmental regulation to control it. The term natural is also used but many substances…
When it comes to baby’s skin, less is more. The gentler we are with their delicate skin, the more we can enhance the skin’s natural barrier properties. Infant skin is the gateway to healthy immune functioning, healthy bacteria development, and may be a route for prevention of food allergies. Thus, skin care is paramount to…
The quickest answer is sort of. Women who are born as XX at birth do not have the male prostate gland. However, the women\’s reproductive system does have two small anatomical structures called the Skene\’s glands which perform physiologically similar things. Are Skene\’s Glands The Female Prostate? Skene\’s glands are sometimes referred to as the…
Ovarian cancer is a serious disease and ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Unfortunately, it is often referred to as the \”silent killer\” due to its symptoms being difficult to detect in its early stages. Approximately 1 in 78 women will get ovarian cancer in their life. The specific…
What is the optimal 9 month old sleep schedule? As you could have predicted a baby\’s sleep schedule is going to be different for each child. However, there are some general guidelines surrounding wake windows and sleep training that we will discuss that can be helpful. You can also find a sample sleep schedule below. …
Acne vulgaris is a very common dermatologic condition that affects about 9.4% of the population worldwide.[1] Acne is most common in adolescents and young adults, affecting 75-98% of 16-18 year olds. Acne is a serious condition which may cause permanent scarring of the skin if severe. Acne can also negatively affect mental health, social relationships and…
In the debate of pads vs tampons, which is a better choice? The answer to this question in most cases is whichever works better for you! There are some situations where a pad is better and these are discussed below. Most people will use a mix of pads and tampons throughout their life to manage…
