I am a midwife, cis-gender woman, mother, and friend, but I still struggle to find the right words when talking about weight. When talking with patients about their health and the connection to weight, we often look past the elephant in the room – obesity. Clinically, we know how being overweight or obese increases women’s […]
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Don’t Let BMI Define Your Pregnancy
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 […]
How Global Warming Threatens Your Pregnancy
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 […]
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 […]