Pregnancy is an exciting journey. Full-term pregnancy for a single baby is 40 weeks, with three trimesters consisting of 12 weeks. Each trimester brings a new development in the baby’s growth. Understanding what happens during every stage can help alleviate some anxiety and better prepare you for what’s to come, especially for first-time moms. Here’s […]
Living with endometriosis can be difficult. Symptoms from endometriosis – such as chronic pain, digestive problems and infertility – can affect a woman physically, emotionally and psychologically, significantly impacting the quality of her life. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is when tissue that behaves like the uterine lining grows in areas outside of the uterus where it […]
Some women dread it. Some accept it as a rite of passage into life’s next chapter. No matter how you look at menopause, it’s a natural stage of aging for women. Menopause can affect women physically and emotionally – some women may not get any symptoms. Whatever the experience may be, here are a few […]
Good planning and nutrition are important in any pregnancy, but they are especially important if you have diabetes. If you are diabetic and are planning to get pregnant, make sure to have the right people and plan in place to ensure your blood glucose levels are under control throughout the pregnancy, otherwise health issues can […]
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect opportunity to remind women of the importance of including cervical cancer screenings in their wellness care. Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately […]
For women planning to become pregnant or who are already pregnant, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by what to eat, what not to eat, which vitamins to take and to make sure your body is prepared for a new tenant! Plus it may seem like the advice and lists change constantly. One thing that hasn’t […]
Family gatherings, gift giving, holiday decorations and events – there is lots to celebrate over the holiday season. If you are pregnant, you have even more reason to celebrate! However, trying to get everything done can be stressful. It’s important to take the time to enjoy the holidays but also make time to care for […]
A bleeding disorder is a condition that prevents your blood from clotting, resulting in abnormal bleeding outside and inside the body. It generally happens when the blood proteins and platelets needed for your blood to clot are in short supply or are not working properly. If it goes undiscovered, bleeding disorders can raise the risk […]
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It happens when the body isn’t producing enough insulin during the pregnancy, and typically occurs between the 24th and 28th weeks. If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, your blood’s sugar levels will spike and cause gestational diabetes. Here are a few things to […]
According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics Center, over half (57%) of women 45 years and older in Wyoming were up-to-date on their mammography screenings. We’d love to see that percentage go up. Breast cancer was the second leading cancer-related cause of death in Wyoming between 2015 and 2019. (Lung cancer was first.) If […]
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