Studies show that having quality prenatal care increases the chances that a woman will have a healthy baby and a birth with fewer interventions. Yet, more and more Americans are opting out of prenatal care. There are many reasons for this dangerous shift, so it is important to increase awareness of the need for quality care and the availability of inexpensive options.
Having access to good prenatal care is not just about infant health, it is also about keeping women healthy during pregnancy and after.
1) Health insurance – While being fully covered for pregnancy is the best option, many women
Women’s Health: Time to Get Sexy
by Kimberly Hays July 16th, 2015 | Women's Health
Why try eating right and exercising, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep? We do all of these things to boost our bodies’ ability to ward off disease, and let’s be honest – we also do these things to look good in and out of our clothes. Sex plays an important role in many ways. Not only does it enrich our relationships with our partners, it is also essential in keeping our bodies healthy. Following are some reasons why you should be having more sex.
Better Blood Pressure – Because women who have sex often are less stressed, this
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Better Blood Pressure – Because women who have sex often are less stressed, this
The Effects of Obesity on Women
by Kimberly Hays June 17th, 2015 | Women's Health
It seems women are always interested in articles regarding nutrition, but most know little about the statistics that show that obesity is the number one nutrition issue. Undoubtedly, there needs to be an open line of communication between women and their doctors about this epidemic to help women understand the risks associated with obesity, as well as how to get on track for better health. With nearly 70% of women in the United States being overweight, and 34% of those being obese, this is a topic that must be addressed and taken seriously.
Cancer – According to The National Cancer
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Cancer – According to The National Cancer
Gardasil: The Good, Bad, & Ugly
by Jessica B. June 4th, 2015 | Women's Health
Ever since the Gardasil vaccine was released, there has been a lot of controversy over who should take it, when they should take it, and how effective it is. There are a lot of good reasons to take or to skip the Gardasil vaccine, and the choice is up to each individual or parent. The main benefit of the Gardasil vaccine, in my opinion, is that it opened up the dialogue about the role that HPV plays in cervical cancer, and it spread a great deal of information, very quickly, about how and what is being done to prevent
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Strategies to Prevent Birth Defects
by Kimberly Hays January 11th, 2015 | Health Observance, Women's Health
Most mothers-to-be know that it is important to get plenty of folic acid and to see their doctor prior to becoming pregnant to be sure that they are in optimum health. With birth defects averaging at approximately 1 in 33 babies in the United States, it is also the cause of high mortality rates. Because we are observing National Birth Defects Prevention Month, we are going to discuss some of the less talked about information on birth defects. Knowledge is power!
Reduce Your Sugar Intake – Deficiencies in certain nutrients can be detrimental during a pregnancy, but so can an
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Reduce Your Sugar Intake – Deficiencies in certain nutrients can be detrimental during a pregnancy, but so can an