If you’re producing more milk than your baby is consuming, it can cause a blockage in your milk ducts called a “plugged duct.” Plugged ducts are pretty common among breastfeeding moms, but it’s important to […]
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Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You?
Since the 1960s, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the standard treatment for women dealing with symptoms from menopause or following a hysterectomy. Then a major study came out in 2002 as a part of the […]
What American Heart Month Means for Women
February was American Heart Month. This fact may leave some women thinking, “so what?” Many believe that heart attacks are only a threat to older men or those who smoke, but the truth is that […]
The Importance of PPD Screening
The United States Preventative Services Task force recently recommended that all expecting mothers be screened for postpartum depression (PPD) both during pregnancy and following birth. Postpartum depression is a stifling mental illness that occurs in […]