Topic: Gathering the Facts: Can Insomnia be a Symptom of Pregnancy? While many individuals may suffer from insomnia, there is growing evidence to suggest that pregnant women may be one of them. Some studies seem to indicate that insomnia may even be an additional symptom of pregnancy. Though unpleasant for everyone who has it, insomnia…
Topic: Health Experts Sound the Alarm on Heat Waves and Pregnancy Heat waves can be dangerous for expectant mothers, but this information is not always widely known. However, as heat waves become more extreme, health experts are sounding the alarm on how this may negatively impact pregnant women, causing them to deliver their baby early,…
Topic: Covid-19 Long-Haulers and the Impact on Sexual Health There is growing evidence to suggest that “long-Covid” or “long-hauler” patients who are male may struggle with fertility. It has already been shown that patients who still fight symptoms of Covid-19 are impacted by lingering pain, fatigue, and respiratory issues. However, now studies are revealing the…
Topic: Dispelling Covid-19 Myths: Addressing the Claim that Vaccines Cause Infertility Misinformation has been circulating online, insisting that the Covid-19 vaccines cause infertility. However, there is evidence to the contrary, and many medical professionals insist that there is no evidence to the claim for either men or women. The Spread of Misinformation Unfortunately, the spread…
Topic: How Telehealth is Transforming Prenatal and Newborn Health Care On average, pregnant individuals make between 10-15 trips to the doctor’s office during their pregnancy. However, telehealth medicine may be able to reduce that number of visits to approximately half that amount. Virtual care, including telehealth options, has continued to transform the health care system…
Topic: Successfully Coping with Menopausal Symptoms in the Workplace Menopause has some unpleasant effects, including difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and the impeded ability to think clearly. In essence, menopause can create what is referred to as “brain fog,” meaning it is hard to get much accomplished due to a lack of concentration and mental engagement. Surprisingly,…
Topic: The Effective Combination of Mammography and Ultrasound for Preop Staging Studies have shown that a contrast-enhanced mammography paired with an ultrasound is an effective combination when it comes to preoperative staging for breast cancer. More specifically, this combination was shown to be equally as effective as a breast MRI for preoperative staging. Studying the…
Topic: Breastfeeding Awareness Week: How to Empower Mothers to Breastfeed Celebratory periods, such as Breastfeeding Awareness Week, help new mothers learn about the positive role breastfeeding plays in a child’s developmental process. When other individuals insert themselves into the lives of new mothers, offering constant advice about how to mother, monitor the baby’s eating and…
Topic: What You Need to Know About the Use of Antidepressants During Pregnancy The use of a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy has been correlated with increased risks, including birth defects, miscarriage, newborn behavioral syndrome, preterm birth, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, neonatal health complications, and the possibility…
Topic: How a Plant-Based Diet May Affect the Frequency of Hot Flashes A study by the North American Menopause Society has indicated that a plant-based diet rich in soy has the potential to reduce moderate-to-severe hot flashes by a total of eighty-four percent. The finding was published in the journal Menopause. The study lasted twelve…