Skin-to-Skin: A Crucial Choice for Your Baby
How you spend the first few moments with your new baby is incredibly impactful. Studies have shown that human touch is beneficial for both mental and physical health, and it is especially beneficial for newborn babies. In fact, it’s so important for babies, that many...
Oh Baby! How to Pick a Hospital for Your Special Delivery
It may feel like every decision just got a little more complicated—and the baby’s not even born yet. In fact, the decision on where to have your baby can seem like a complicated one in itself. So, how do you get started on finding the right place to give birth? What...
The Role of Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle
A woman’s body is designed to perform something that is nothing short of miraculous—the creation of life. At the core of the female reproductive system is the menstrual cycle, two to seven days of menstruating (bleeding) every 28 days or so. The hormones are...
Understanding the 5 Stages of Breast Cancer and Prognosis
Considering that there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors as reported by the American Cancer Society, most people are personally affected by breast cancer either directly or through association. Understanding the stages of breast cancer and prognosis...