High Estrogen and What it Means For You
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
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
Menopause is a natural process that happens to every woman. It is a time when the body stops producing estrogen and progesterone. This can lead to many symptoms like hot
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue, which a number of factors can cause. The most common cause is an infection in the breast tissue. Many individuals can contract
Acupressure is a form of alternative medicine that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. Acupressure is in practice worldwide for over 2,500 years, and it is still
Women are taking control of their reproductive decisions like never before. Embracing technology to increase their future child-bearing possibilities to more than simply a roll of the dice. Talk of
Have you ever heard of “coached” or “spontaneous” pushing? Coached (or guided) refers to a technique in which your midwife, doctor, or doula instructs you on when and how to
It’s that time of the month again. You’ve probably proclaimed that your period is the absolute worst at one point in your life. What your period says about your health
If you’re approaching or have surpassed your expected due date, you may be eager to finally meet your baby. As if your hormones aren’t working hard enough, your feelings of
It is well known that the American childbirth culture is very expensive with very poor performance AND little of what happens to birthing people in hospitals is evidence-based.
Health Insurance A Lose:Lose Situation for Consumers and Providers
When it comes to childbirth, high tech is not better than low tech. I have been privileged to attend many out of hospital births and many more in hospital births. Even a ‘normal’ birth in the hospital typically comes with continuous fetal monitoring and epidural.
My name is Fadwah Halaby and I am a certified nurse midwife serving families in
Can I have a vaginal birth if I already had a c section? The short answer is, “YES! YOU CAN!” While the long answer requires a conversation about various risks – risks of a VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean, AND risks of repeat surgery.
Let me tell you a story… Let’s talk about what’s wrong with the current Medical