Category Archives: Women’s Health

How To Avoid Chromosomal Abnormalities in Pregnancy

How To Avoid Chromosomal Abnormalities in Pregnancy Chromosomal abnormalities may develop early in pregnancy before a woman even knows that she is pregnant. Although the risk of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality is higher for women who are 35 years of age or older, there are ways to lower this risk [1, 2]. […]

5 Reasons You Should Be Talking About Folate

There exists a nutrient that can protect against cancer, fight heart disease and reduce your chances of having a stroke. It can also help with brain development and is a building block of DNA. In fact, it might also help to lower your cholesterol. This nutrient is so important that since 1998, the US Food […]

Women and Aging: The Effects on Bone Health

Hormones. They seem to be to blame for a lot of problems. During menopause, your hormones change. These changes in hormones can cause hot flashes, mood changes, sleep difficulties, memory lapses, hair loss, and weight gain. However, one of the most concerning effects of hormonal changes is the change in bone density.  Why does menopause […]

You’re Pregnant! 5 Common Pregnancy Questions To Ask Your OBGYN

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether you’re a first-time mom or a mother of four, pregnancy is an amazing journey that can be full of strange, funny, and sometimes embarrassing side effects. It’s also a time where most women expectedly have a few fears or might be a bit anxious. In general, your OBGYN is going to be the best […]

As a woman, how can I support my bone health?

Bones form the framework of our bodies. Healthy, strong bones are vital to our health and well-being, especially as we age. It’s especially important for women to think about bone health. In fact, one in three women over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture during the course of their lives1. While osteoporosis […]

Preeclampsia and pregnancy: 3 things you should know

There are three important things you should know about pregnancy and preeclampsia: 5% of all pregnancies and 11% of first pregnancies are complicated by preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a major cause of death and complication for both mothers and babies. In patients at risk for preeclampsia, nutritional supplementation has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence […]