5 Signs Your Water Is Breaking During Pregnancy What does it feel like when your water breaks, and what does it look like? The experience is different for every pregnant person, but these signs indicate that your amniotic sac has ruptured. By Nicole Harris As your due date approaches, worrying about your water breaking can basically become a full-time job. You…
Getting Back on Track With Women’s Health Screenings By Claudia Elliott It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives. Among the disruptions — during the lockdown, millions of women skipped important health screenings, according to research by the American Cancer Society. If you got off track — or just want to review recommended screenings — don’t beat yourself…
How To Avoid Unexpected Health Bills Save your future self from surprise invoices. By Madeleine Burry Bills of any variety are typically greeted with groans, but unexpected medical bills are particularly unwelcome. Often, they hit your mailbox weeks, even months, after your doctor visit or the date of a procedure. And while these bills may be an unpleasant surprise, they’re not all…
3 Things to Do When You Didn’t Get Enough Sleep Last Night A sleep expert helps you make it through the day. By Cathryne Keller Perhaps you stayed out too late on a work night, or you succumbed to “play next episode” too many times. Maybe you actually went to bed early, put your phone on sleep mode, and made…
Here’s What Does—and Doesn’t—Cause Miscarriage Can stress cause a miscarriage? What about sex, exercise, or certain foods? We spoke with experts to break down common myths about the causes of pregnancy loss. By Lauren Gelman About 15% to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). But it might be reassuring…
7 Ways to Make Hip Thrusts Even More Effective Hint: Think about your feet. By Tiffany Ayuda, C.P.T. Reviewed by Christa Sgobba, C.P.T. Whether you’re using dumbbells, a barbell, or just your bodyweight, the hip thrust is one of the best exercises you can do to build stronger, more powerful glutes. That’s because the hip thrust is really, really good at…
Caulipower Enters Restaurants, Going From The Freezer Aisle To Marcos Pizza By Yola Robert CAULIPOWER is expanding out of the freezer aisle into Marco’s Pizza. The better for you pizza is going to the official cauliflower crust at over 1,100 Marco’s giving fans the same flavors they know and love – including Marco’s three fresh signature cheeses, and variety of fresh…
How to Make an Abortion Emergency Plan Right Now So you can get the care you deserve as quickly as possible. By Korin Miller By now, you’re probably well aware that Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that guaranteed the right to abortion in the U.S. on a federal level, has been overturned. With that, many people across the country…
Experts Applaud Push For OTC Birth Control Pills By Matt Jaworowski GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — HRA Pharma made headlines this week after filing a historic application with the Federal Drug Administration – asking for permission to sell an over-the-counter birth control pill. It’s a decision that has a lot of support from women’s health experts. The medication, known as…
How IVF Grants Can Make Treatment More Affordable IVF is necessary for many parents dealing with infertility, but treatment is expensive. Luckily, there are grants available to help ease some of the financial burden. Here’s what you need to know about IVF grants, what to look for, and how to apply. By Dina Roth Port and Hiranmayi Srinivasan Over one million…
