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Five Things Every Woman in the Midst of a Cancer Journey Should Know
If you’re a woman and you’ve ever felt like your pain was disregarded, it’s not all in your head (and neither is your pain.) Studies have shown that physicians often don’t take women as seriously when they complain of pain compared to men.
A Crucial Piece of the Maternal Wellness Puzzle: Perinatal Mental Health
Bringing a new life into the world is beautiful, but it’s also full of new challenges, concerns and stressors – and how equipped a mom is to handle them mentally is crucial to her overall wellness, along with the health of her baby and family.
Thinking about Starting Birth Control?
Selecting the right contraceptive method involves a personal journey and it is important to consider the various factors unique to your life and body when starting birth control. Understanding your reproductive goals and the regularity of your menstrual cycles is a vital first step.
Nurturing Life: Breastfeeding and Support for New Moms
We want to to support new mothers through every step of their breastfeeding journey. In this blog, we’ll explore the lifesaving benefits of breastmilk, how breastfeeding can reduce maternal and infant mortality, and the resources Baptist Health provides to help new moms succeed.
Understanding Uterine Fibroids: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Uterine fibroids. These benign, noncancerous tumors are incredibly common, with up to 66% of women developing them by age 50. Some women might never know they have fibroids, while others experience significant symptoms. Let’s dive into what you need to know.
The Importance of Routine Mental Health Screening
Through my years dedicated to labor, delivery, and postpartum care, I’ve grown incredibly passionate about the transformative journey of motherhood and ensuring moms have the support they need to thrive. Mental health plays a critical role in this transformation, yet it often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves.
Embracing Women’s Thyroid Health
The journey begins with understanding that the tiny, yet mighty, gland in your neck is responsible for so much of your body’s day-to-day operations, like your metabolism, energy, and how your body handles weight loss or gain.
Empowering Women to be “Heart Smart”:
Heart Health Insights from Dr. Christen Johnson
As a cardiologist with roots in South Louisiana, my journey in medicine has been a personal and professional quest to understand the heart—its anatomy and its intricacies, especially in women and minorities.
Navigating Perinatal Mental Health Together
As a Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, I’ve learned, along with many others, that pregnancy and the first year of motherhood can be joyful. However, they can also bring unforeseen mental health challenges.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Menopause
Hello, I'm Mandy Burton, I specialize in urogynecology and am also a certified menopause practitioner. If you're over 40 and have questions about what this means for you, I'm here to help guide you through the best treatment options – options tailored just for you.
The Important Role of Your Birth Plan By Nicki Knowles
Today, I’d like to share my insights, built from a background in cardiac and labor/delivery nursing, on the importance of preparing your birth plan and considerations for potential adaptability during childbirth.
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy:
A Guide for Nurturing Your Reproductive Health
As an OB/GYN and a mom, I understand the mix of excitement, nerves, and empowerment that comes with preparing your body for pregnancy.
Overcoming Mom Guilt:
From the Baby Stage to Teenage Years and Beyond
An honest conversations is an important part of my job, and today I want to have one about motherhood.
Women's Health Awareness:
Why it Matters
The world of women’s health awareness is vast and complex. I’m fairly sure any woman navigating it, especially in 2023, would agree with me.