Forget just the baby bump, pregnancy brings many unexpected bodily changes, some more surprising than others. One such peculiar symptom that leaves many expectant mothers puzzled, and sometimes a bit self-conscious, is the phenomenon colloquially known as “pregnancy nose.” You…
Nicotine. It’s the potent chemical hook in cigarettes, vapes, and smokeless tobacco like pouches, promising focus, calm, or a quick buzz. But what happens when this powerful stimulant collides with one of our most fundamental drives, our sex drive? The…
Belly button piercings are one of those things that seem so simple when you first get them. You like the way it looks, it feels like a little piece of personal style you carry around all the time, and most…
The Cervix Position, Changes, and Why It Matters. If you’ve just seen that positive pregnancy test, you might be wondering what’s happening inside your body, especially to your cervix. This small but powerful part of your reproductive system plays a…
The last few weeks of pregnancy might seem like forever. As your due date gets closer or passes, you may want to look into natural ways to start labor since you are uncomfortable, anxious, and tired. Many parents-to-be would rather…
Living with endometriosis may seem like being in a never-ending maelstrom of pain, exhaustion, digestive problems, and mental turmoil. If you’re one of the millions of women who have this complicated disorder where tissue that looks like the lining of…
When you think of pregnancy loss, your mind might drift to late-term miscarriages or heartbreaking ultrasound appointments. But not all pregnancy losses are as visible or widely acknowledged. One of the most misunderstood forms of early pregnancy loss is a…
Pregnancy is a wonderful journey that changes your body in many ways. Your body works vigorously as you become more and more excited about meeting your baby. It often shows how it’s changing in small, sometimes shocking ways. When a…
When you think about preparing for labor, your mind probably jumps to breathing techniques, hospital bags, prenatal yoga, and maybe a little fear of the unknown. But what if one of the simplest tools to support an easier labor was…
