As women, we can be so busy taking care of others that we often forget to take care of ourselves, too. Whether you're combating unwanted hair growth or hormonal acne, or you simply want a more personalized skincare regimen, we want to make it easier for you to find solutions. We are proud to be
Women often have high hopes that their bodies will "bounce back" shortly after pregnancy — and then they feel disappointed when that doesn't happen. But the truth is, it took nine months to grow that bundle of joy, and postpartum recovery takes time, Mama. In fact, consider removing "bounce back" from your vocabulary altogether because
Parents are faced with a plethora of questions and decisions as their children get older and inevitably change — especially when it comes to their kids' health and well-being. For those parents of developing adolescents, many may be wondering when it is appropriate to bring their daughters to the OB/GYN for the first time. It
Like clockwork, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects a large percentage of women (more than 90 percent!) who are of childbearing age in the days leading up to their period. This can include physical symptoms such as body tenderness, bloating, cramps, and fatigue — or they can be more emotional, causing an increase in mood swings, sadness,
Before you start blushing, remember: Sex shouldn't be a taboo topic, especially with your ob-gyn. As we age and have babies, our bodies and hormones inevitably change — but that doesn't mean that your sex life has to suffer. Dr. Rebekah Richmond recently appeared on the Uncluttered and Unfiltered podcast to talk all things sex
Every pregnancy comes with a slew of choices — baby names, nursery decor, and preferences regarding labor and delivery are aplenty. But what if this is your second or third pregnancy, and you've already had a cesarean section? Contrary to popular belief, that doesn't necessarily mean that you must have a C-section — which accounts
Year after year, the vast majority of New Year's resolutions are health-related, with vowing to exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight ranking in the top three. While the timing is perfectly fine — after all, the beginning of a new year comes with it the promise of a fresh start — the resolutions themselves
While birth control pills are primarily used for the obvious — preventing unwanted pregnancy — there is a myriad of other reasons why women may regularly take these teeny tiny pills. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 1.5 million American women take "the pill" for reasons other than contraception. For starters, oral
During pregnancy, many women develop a close relationship with their OB/GYN, asking intimate questions and going through the various phases of childbearing, often more than once. But as you make the transition from pregnancy and childbirth into the crazy period of motherhood, it's easy to let your own healthcare fall by the wayside. For this
Any woman knows that there's far more to her period than a few days of burdensome bleeding every month. Mood changes, acne, breast tenderness, cramps, water retention, and more all add to the laundry list of symptoms that come alongside a woman's typical menstrual cycle. To add to that, the exact timing, flow, and host