New Information on the Benefits of Folic Acid

Folic acid may prevent premature births. Has anyone ever told you “make sure you’re taking folic acid!”? If you’re a woman, you may have heard this from your doctor, mother, co-worker, or on the news . . . especially if you are planning at some point in your life to get pregnant. But is it really that important? 

Hot Flash Help: Flaxseeds

Women going through menopause often experience a variety of symptoms – everything from night sweats to increased anxiety to decreased libido. But perhaps the most known indicator of menopause – and the one experienced most by menopausal and perimenopausal women -  is hot flashes. 

Relief for Uncomfortable Periods

How many times throughout your life have you heard “It must be your time of the month” – maybe from your boyfriend, husband, or even your best friend (yes, girls, we can even recognize this attitude in our fellow females)? Menstrual periods are never fun – it’s as simple as that. Cramps, bloating, pain and crankiness are just a few of the many symptoms you must deal with every month. But since you live with them for at least half of your life, you need to learn how to suffer through.

Alternative Treatments for Fibroids

Do you or someone you know suffer from fibroids? I have to be honest here - before I started researching this topic I completely blanked on what fibroids were – and I’m a woman! So, what are fibroids? What causes them – and can they be cured? Keep reading to find out all the answers.

Recent Study Shows Pregnancy Really Does Affect Memory

Have you ever heard a pregnant woman say – “The baby is draining my brain!”? Maybe you’ve been witness to a forgetful pregnant woman – or happen to live with one. If you’re pregnant, or recently had a baby, memory loss is not just your imagination. Research has found that pregnancy-related memory loss can occur for up to a year after delivery. Let’s take a look at the details of this recent discovery . . .

How to Survive Morning Sickness

Is your mom the type that would do anything for you? Most moms are . . .  I have to say. Mine surely is! Well, that sense of “giving” started long before you entered the world. In fact, your mom may have had to endure weeks upon weeks of sickness – and it was entirely your fault! Ask your mom about this time in her life, and she’ll probably be glad to share with you all the dirty details. There’s a few more below as well, so keep reading!

CDC Releases New Statistics on Postpartum Depression

Have you recently given birth? If so, or if you know someone who has, you may want to listen up. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recently issued its latest statistics on postpartum depression, and the figures reveal that certain groups of women may be at a higher risk. Could you be one? Keep reading to learn more about the new statistics and to see if you could be at risk.

Pregnant Women and Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that it involves many things – getting prepared mentally and physically, changing certain lifestyle habits, and possibly re-decorating a room in your house with teddy-bear wall-paper. Sometimes you might experience a bump or two on the road to delivery and unfortunately the bumps you encounter along the way aren’t always pleasant. In fact, there’s a threat that many moms-to-be may not even know about . . . gestational diabetes. Let’s take a look at this possibly harmful pregnancy complication.

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