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 […]
Women's Health in the News
Flood of Urinary Incontinence Gadgets Offers Women New Options
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 […]
Ten Reasons To Switch to a Menstrual Cup Today
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. […]
An A-to-Z Guide to Healthy Summer Fruits and Vegetables
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 […]
Is Vaginal Laser Therapy the Bright Future of Women’s Health?
Has the promise of tighter, more youthful lady parts caught your attention? Tempted to try vaginal tightening therapy, vaginal restoration, or feminine rejuvenation as vaginal laser therapy has been nicknamed? Have you seen the social media posts claiming freedom from painful sex, leaking urine, or a dry, itching vagina in just three short, painless treatments? […]
How to Weather the Mental Health Storm of Perimenopause
Are You Wondering Why Perimenopause Is Making You Feel Crazy? Many menopausal women feel like they are “going crazy.” You are not alone. Learn more about the mental health effects of perimenopause so that you can stay sane while navigating this hormonal storm. How Is Perimenopause Different From Menopause? Menopause and its hormonal changes are […]
Vaginal Steaming Is Not Healthy For Your Vagina
Celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow and Chrissy Tiegen are to thank for the rebirth of vaginal steaming as a feminine hygiene fad. Back in 2015, Gwyneth Paltrow got into hot water with obstetricians and gynecologists for her scientifically-unproven celebration of vaginal steaming with mugwort as a way to rebalance hormones. Chrissy Teigen perpetuated the myth when she […]
Women’s Healthcare Changes during COVID-19: What You Should Know
One thing COVID has brought to all of us is UNCERTAINTY. Has the COVID-19 pandemic turned your professional life upside down? As Healthpreneurs we are all struggling to make sense of all of the changes. That is why I put together this list of changes I’ve noticed in women’s healthcare during COVID-19. With change comes […]