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Paying Attention to Your Postmenopausal Bleeding Could Save Your Life

December 23, 2022 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

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Postmenopausal bleeding confuses many of us, women and providers alike. While postmenopausal bleeding does not usually mean something is wrong, you should never ignore it. But before we get into causes and treatment, let’s start with some definitions, so we are all on the same page. What exactly is postmenopausal bleeding? Postmenopausal bleeding is ANY […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: #amyharrishealthwriter, #womenshealth, endometrialcancer, menopause, perimenopause

Does It Matter Who Delivers Your Baby?

December 3, 2022 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

Black woman in labor holding hands with white doctor

Who delivers your baby matters a lot to some pregnant and laboring people. And not just in terms of feeling confidence and trust in your birth provider. Research is just beginning to show that there may be health benefits for moms and babies the more similar they are to their birth provider. The reality is […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: #blackmaternalhealth, #lgbtqpregnancy, #maternalmortality, #womenshealth, birth plan, cesarean section, women's mental health

Pregnancies at Risk: The Occupational Hazards of Working in the Beauty Industry While Pregnant

November 28, 2022 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

Pregnant black woman getting a manicure at a nail salon

Is your nail and hair salon your healthy sanctuary for self-care? Think again, especially if you are planning a pregnancy. Did you know that your salon or spa may use dozens of toxic chemicals? More harmful chemicals than you might find in a hardware store or toxic waste dump site. The risk is much higher […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: #birthdefects, #hairsalon, #nailsalon, #reproductivehealth, #toxicbeauty, #womenshealth, pregnancy

Don’t Let BMI Define Your Pregnancy

November 2, 2022 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

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Pregnancy weight gain is at the forefront of nearly every pregnant person’s mind. But weight gain and your body mass index (BMI) do not have to define your pregnancy. Weight is an emotionally-loaded topic for many pregnant people, and providers know this. As a result, many providers struggle to talk with patients about healthy pregnancy […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: BMI, high-risk pregnancy, obesity, overweight, plus-sized pregnancy, women's health

How Global Warming Threatens Your Pregnancy

June 3, 2022 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

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Summer heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires are now an uncomfortable reality for pregnant women living on planet Earth today. Researchers are just beginning to understand better how rising temperatures threaten maternal and child health. Some of the most disadvantaged pregnant people will experience the most significant risk of harm from global warming, unless governments, companies, and […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: environmental health, global warming, postpartum, pregnancy, reproductive justice, women's health

Flood of Urinary Incontinence Gadgets Offers Women New Options

September 29, 2021 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

woman wearing jeans with a wet urine stain between her legs

Designers and tech innovators are finally heeding the calls of women fed up with bladder leaks. Absorbent underwear, high-tech trainers, vibrating magnet chairs, and wearable devices are here to help with bladder leaking woes. The current incontinence design renaissance means that you no longer need to suffer bladder leaks in shame and silence. Instead, being […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: #femtech, #urinaryincontinence #bladderleaks #postpartum #pregnancy

Ten Reasons To Switch to a Menstrual Cup Today

September 17, 2021 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

woman holding menstrual cup and tampon in her hands

Still relying on a pad or tampon for period protection? Well, The Lancet recently published the first systematic international review of menstrual cup safety and usage and it’s all good news for these little medical-grade silicone cups. Besides being reassured by their safety finding, read through these ten reasons to learn more about menstrual cups. […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: #womenshealth, menstrualcup, periodpoverty

An A-to-Z Guide to Healthy Summer Fruits and Vegetables

August 31, 2021 by Amy Harris, MS, RN, CNM

pregnant woman in a dress holding a plate full of apples, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries

It is that time of year when gardens overflow with deliciously healthy summer fruits and vegetables. Take advantage of nature’s bounty in these summer months to give your growing baby plenty of the best kind of nutrition. Remember, your body can better absorb and process minerals and vitamins from fresh food than from your prenatal […]

Filed Under: Women's Health in the News Tagged With: #fruitsandveggies, #greenthumb, #pregnancynutrition, #summergarden, #womenshealth

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