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Ready to Start a Family? 4 Things to Know

There are a few key things Ob/Gyns want women to do before starting a family. Schedule a visit with an Ob/Gyn before trying to conceive to evaluate your health, medical history, menstrual cycle, and ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. Quit any bad habits like smoking and drinking. Eat healthy and make sure to fill in voids with vitamins. ...

Refreshing Summer Salads

Summer is here, which means healthier, lighter eating. These tasty, simple salad recipes are perfect for a cookout or family picnic all summer long. Quinoa Salad Ingredients 1 package arugula 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 can drained, rinsed chickpeas 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) ¾ cup low-fat crumbled feta cheese ½ cup toasted ...

How to Know if You’re Pregnant

When a woman becomes pregnant her body will begin to show signs of her pregnancy. If you suspect you’re pregnant, a simple pregnancy test can confirm if you are pregnant. And the sooner you know for sure, the better, so you can start seeing an OBGYN for prenatal care. Early Pregnancy Signs Some common signs of pregnancy ...

3 Things OB/GYNs Wish You’d Do Before You Get Pregnant

1. Schedule a visit with an OB/GYN Set up an appointment with an ob/gyn before trying conceive in order to to evaluate your health, medical history, menstrual cycle, and ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. 2. Maintain a healthy weight Having a low or high body mass index (BMI) can make it harder to get pregnant, ...

Healthy Crock Pot Recipes

As the weather begins to turn cooler outside, it’s a good time to warm your slow-cooker up and enjoy some hearty and healthy meals. Here are some simple crock pot recipes that are easy to make. Vegetable and Chickpea Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) sliced carrot ...

4 Things Gynecologists Want You to Know

Here’s how to make the most of your visits and your relationship with your OB/GYN: Make an appointment once a year for an annual checkup. While cancer screenings like Paps and mammograms are important, so is an annual pelvic exam to detect fibroids or cysts. It’s also important to monitor any changes in your period and ...

How to Make a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner

Everyone loves the holiday season, but all of that tasty holiday food can do some damage to your waistline. So instead of deep-frying your stuffing and smothering your turkey in mayonnaise, try serving up these healthy alternatives with a dash of holiday cheer instead: Make your turkey the healthy way Instead of buying the whole ...

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke in Children

During summer it can get hot and children playing outside may not recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Here are some tips to help you keep kids safe this summer. The First Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion Include: Dizziness and fainting Nausea and fatigue Headache and confusion Pale, clammy skin Profuse sweating ...

FODMAP-Free Desserts

Angel Food Cake Serves: 10 Light and delicious! Ingredients 1¾ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup FODMAP Free cake flour, sifted 12 egg whites (the closer to room temperature the better) ⅓ cup warm water 1 teaspoon clear vanilla or almond extract * 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Allow ...

10 Ways to Make Labor Less Painful

By Safrir Neuwirth, MD Can a peanut ball prevent a C-section? While it may sound like a new type of Girl Scout cookie, it’s one of several tools designed to make labor shorter and more comfortable for women. Peanut balls are inflatable birthing balls shaped like, you guessed it, a peanut. Peanut balls are useful ...

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