“Severe Anxiety and Hyperemesis – Talk About a Tough Pregnancy: Part One” – with Brianna Barclay
This blog post is based on a Healthful Woman Podcast episode in which Brianna Barclay tells part one of her pregnancy story. Brianna suffers from clinical OCD and an intense fear of medical procedures. During her pregnancy, she also dealt with hyperemesis, which ultimately caused her to lose 35-40 pounds before she delivered her baby.
When Should Teens Start Seeing a Gynecologist?
A teen’s first visit to the gynecologist may seem daunting or stressful, but this appointment can be surprisingly simple. As a parent, it is common to have questions about the right time for your daughter to see a gynecologist for the first time. It is important to have a conversation with you pediatrician as to
Best Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
We get it, being pregnant is hardly a comfortable experience, day or night. One minute your feet hurt, the next your back, and the cycle continues. What’s worst is that, as exhausting as each day is, it can be hard to nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep because there’s just no way to
Autoimmune Disease and Pregnancy
Pregnancy can present some unique challenges for women who have existing health concerns. This can be true for women with autoimmune diseases, who often have questions for their OB/GYN regarding what they can expect and how to manage their disease. On Healthful Woman, Dr. Samantha Do explained some of the basics on this subject. Here
What Causes Abnormal Bleeding Between Periods?
Bleeding between periods can be a worrisome symptom, but there are many causes for irregular vaginal bleeding, and not all are cause for serious concern. It’s important to see your doctor whether you have spotting or heavier bleeding outside of your regular period, but it’s also helpful to know what the causes could potentially be before
