You’ve likely been told that folic acid is important if your are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant. Folic Acid is a Vitamin that can be found in foods and supplements. Folic acid is essential for the development of the fetus, particularly in pregnancy’s first trimester. Many women have concerns and questions about folic acids during pregnancy. You might…
The statistics for families with children who are college bound can be sobering if not even downright depressing. According to College Board a non-profit, the annual tuition for public four-year college has risen from $4,160 up to $10,740 over the past three decades. In the same time period, tuition at private schools increased from $19360…
You’ve probably heard of the luteal period if you’re trying to get pregnant or tracking your menstrual cycles. The luteal phase is one of four phases in the menstrual period. It occurs before the start of your period and prepares your uterus for pregnancy. The luteal period has its own signs, symptoms and functions. Experts were consulted…
Our ski instructor said in a charming French-accent as we rode up Le Massif de Charlevoix Mountain, Quebec. I was unable to recognize my children who were wearing balaclavas and bundled in ten layers of clothing, including goggles, foot and hand warmers, helmets and balaclavas. I was not going to let the freezing temperatures defeat us. We were…
According to your calendar, Aunt Flo isn’t supposed to arrive for another week or so. Still, you’ve been feeling something akin to menstrual cramps and you’re wondering what’s going on. Is your period coming? Are you pregnant? Is something else the matter? “Cramps but no period” is something most of us have experienced at one time or another. It…
Anovulation occurs when your body skips the ovulation process, meaning your ovaries do not release an egg during . Fertilization and conception cannot occur if an egg is not released. Continue reading to find out more about short-term or chronic anovulation and how it is diagnosed and treated. What is Anovulation? In a normal menstrual cycle the…
1,500 acres. It may not look like a vast kingdom, but my grandmother owned it, and this was her home. My grandmother was a community leader for over sixty years in Park Heights in Baltimore City. She was not just a resident , but also the matriarch of one of the few Black Families in the community. She advocated on behalf…
There are many options when it comes to Birth Control. These include everything from IUDs to injections . Birth control patches are often forgotten about. One study found that less than 11 percent of respondents used the patch. This is a small number when you consider 95% of men reported using male condoms and 79% reported taking…
Jenkins found that many women had health issues, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS), premature ovarian failure or a prescription for hysterectomy. Some women had health problems such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or premature ovarian failing. Others were prescribed Hysterectomy for uterine issues. Some people were attracted to the lifestyle because of their sexual orientation. Some people already had children in…
You probably have a lot of questions, whether this is the first time breastfeeding or the fourth. There are many questions, ranging from “how do I store my breast milk?” to “is it okay for the baby to drink milk that has been previously consumed in a bottle?” One of the most frequent questions asked by new parents (and expecting…
