Acne – Types and Symptoms
What is acne? Acne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. It is caused by …
Getting a good latch
Getting your baby to “latch on” properly can take some practice. You can try different breastfeeding holds to help your …
Making breastmilk
Your breasts make milk in response to your baby’s suckling. The more your baby nurses, the more milk your breasts will …
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers
Breastfeeding has well-established health benefits for both babies and mothers. At the same time, families sometimes need or choose expressed …
Autoimmune Diseases – Symptoms, Medicines and Treatments
What are autoimmune diseases? Our bodies have an immune system, which is a complex network of special cells and organs …
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) describes physical, emotional, or behavioral symptoms that occur in a repeating pattern before a menstrual period and …
PCOS (PMOS): Symptoms, Insulin Resistance, Treatment, and Fertility
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal and metabolic condition. In newer international guidance, the condition is also referred …
Diabetes in Women: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Pregnancy, and Care
Diabetes affects people of all sexes, but some issues are especially important for women, including pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), …
Thyroid Disease – Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
The thyroid is a small gland in the front of the neck. It makes hormones that help regulate how the …