Topic: Finding a New Way to Detect Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder in Pregnancy Placenta accreta spectrum disorder is a condition that occurs when the placenta penetrates the uterine wall too deeply. Once it does this, it has trouble detaching from…
Topic: The Possible Impact of Menopause on Cognitive Performance Recent studies have revealed the potential link between menopause and cognitive performance. For example, one recent study indicated that the age that women reached menopause, as well as the type of…
Topic: Everything Women Need to Know About STI’s and STD’s Sexually active adults may be at risk for contracting and transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) or sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). Some may present with symptoms or be asymptomatic. Regular screening…
Topic: Getting a Pap Smear: How Often Are They Necessary? Receiving a pap smear can be anything but comfortable. For this reason, they might get put off, or a change in provider might cause a deviation from the schedule. While…
Topic: New Nanotech Device Helps Pinpoint High-Risk Pregnancies Technological advances have made a difference in many sectors in society, including the medical sector. For example, a new nanotech device utilizing a sophisticated technology called the NanoVelcro Chip is helping medical…
Topic: Coping with Inflammatory Arthritis During Pregnancy Confusion Surrounding Medication Safety During Pregnancy It has come to the attention of experts that some women suffering from inflammatory arthritis may be receiving confusing or conflicting information surrounding medication safety during pregnancy.…
Topic: Using Safe Skincare Products During Pregnancy The Importance of Skincare During Pregnancy Skincare is an important part of pregnancy and can be greatly impacted by hormone levels. Often, individuals refer to a “glow” that is a natural part of…
Topic: Assessing Psoriatic Arthritis and Pregnancy Risk Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriatic arthritis may be understood as a chronic inflammatory disease that affects certain areas of the body, including the joints and where the tendons and ligaments connect to bones. It…
Topic: Understanding the Postpartum Weight Loss Experience How Pregnancy Affects Weight Gain and Loss It is important to remember that everyone's body is unique, and therefore no two individuals have the same experience. While women certainly gain weight in pregnancy,…