What is Cervical Mucus? Cervical Mucus is fluid produced and released from the cervix. The consistency of cervical mucus can vary based on the day of your menstrual cycle (based off of a 28 day cycle). As your hormone levels change, so does your cervical mucus consistency. There are 2 main functions of cervical mucus. …
When you think of a midwife, you’re probably thinking of a “baby-catcher” — someone whose whole job revolves around moms, children, and childbirth. But here’s a little-known fact a midwife has more to offer than you think. Midwives don’t only deliver newborns. In reality, many midwives, notably certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), provide complete gynecological care that extends …
Estrogen is a vital hormone that controls your reproductive system. Too much estrogen, or an imbalance of hormones, can create issues. High estrogen levels can interfere with reproductive functions, induce unpleasant symptoms, and raise your chance of developing certain diseases. In this article we’ll dive deep into high estrogen and what it means for you. …
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are muscular tumors (also called growths) that can appear in women during their reproductive years. These fibroids are almost always non-cancerous (benign). They are rarely known to develop into cancer, and only a few women know they have them. This is due to many women not noticing …
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What happens now that you’ve decided to build a family? There are easy things you can do right now to get a jump start on family planning. It’s not always simple to get pregnant. However, if you’re trying to conceive, Midwife360’s experts have created 5 checklist items before you get pregnant. In order to assist couples on …
What is the First Trimester? There are many dos and don’ts for your first trimester, but what exactly is it? The first trimester is the first of three phases of pregnancy. Your first trimester begins on week one and ends on week twelve, thus starting the second trimester. During the first trimester, there are several …
The use of antidepressants during pregnancy is a controversial topic when considering the mental health of the mother, as well as the physical health of the baby. Women with depression may have an increased risk of harming the fetus if they continue to take certain antidepressants during pregnancy. However, depression itself can also harm your …
Q. What is a Holistic Approach? A holistic approach to modern medicine is characterized by treating the person as a whole, rather than treating specific diseases or symptoms. This approach is concerned with prevention and health care, not simply curing disease after it has taken hold. The support should also consider their physical, emotional, social, …
Hair loss is a natural process that many people experience. However, hair loss or thinning during postpartum can be especially challenging, since it’s often accompanied by breakage, and scalp irritation. The good news is that hair grows back. The hair loss that many new moms experience a few months after having a baby is called postpartum …
Women go through a lot of changes after pregnancy. Some are physical, some are emotional and others cognitive. These changes can be attributed to the pregnancy itself or postpartum depression, which is very common for women in this time period. However, what if these symptoms are actually signs of something more serious like Postpartum Thyroiditis? …
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