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Midwives, Your Lifetime Partners in Care
Midwives are most often known as healthcare providers who work with people during pregnancy and childbirth. As a midwife, I can say that most of us love this aspect of the work. But midwives do so much more–and in unique and wonderful ways. Midwives are educated and trained to be your lifetime partners in care […]
Fibroids FAQs - All You (May Never) Need to Know
Uterine fibroids are often misunderstood–which is understandable because we still don’t fully know how or why they develop! For many people, fibroids will be an inconsequential part of their lives. For others, fibroids can be disruptive with painful symptoms that require treatment. Here are some of the most common questions about fibroids–along with reasons for […]
Bodily Health Comes in Every Shape and Size
Weight is only a number. And yet, our culture has conditioned us—women especially—to believe that weight is the ultimate marker of wellness and, too often, value. But thanks to dedicated studies, science-based research and movements like Health at Every Size® (HAES®), we know that weight does not reflect a person’s health; that “healthy” isn’t a […]
Urinary Incontinence: "Just Deal With It" is Not the Only Option for Leakage
Many people never seek treatment for urinary incontinence because they are too embarrassed to ask their healthcare provider about the issue or were told urine leakage is a normal part of aging and to “just deal with it.” Luckily, this is far from the truth; current interventions can cure or greatly improve the symptoms of […]
I pee a little when I’m laughing, coughing or sneezing; is that normal?
This is is one of the most common questions we hear. Unfortunately, some people don’t ask because have been led to believe that it is normal and/or there’s nothing that can be done about it. This question is so important because it opens the door to learn more about your body and the opportunity to […]
Midwives and Midwifery Care – Frequently Asked Questions
At WHA, you can receive reproductive health, wellness and pregnancy care from both OB/GYN physicians and nurse-midwives. And while many people with ovaries have an idea of what a “gyno” does, we’d like to help you better understand what midwifery care is all about. Are all midwives the same? There are two types of midwives […]
Let’s talk about painful sex.
In our culture, women’s sexuality isn’t often talked about honestly or openly. We’re either keeping it totally private or glorifying the experience to a point that is unrealistic. So as women, we either feel the pressure to keep mum or to boast about our exciting and perfect sex lives. And if something doesn’t feel right, […]
What does my Pap test result mean?
One of the challenges some women face is trying to make sense of a Pap test result that isn’t “normal” or “negative.” It can be easy to jump to the conclusion that something really awful is going on—cancer, an inability to have children, or other gloomy scenarios. By the way, that’s almost never the case! […]
Vaccine Prevents HPV and Cervical Cancer
Since the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What is HPV?” “What is my actual risk of getting cervical cancer?” and “Is the vaccine safe?” I also counsel mothers who are debating whether to give the […]