Can Eating More Soy Help With Your Menopause Symptoms?

Posted on: 9 December 2015

As a woman in your late 40s or early 50s, you're probably not looking forward to the start of menopause. Symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings may be joked about on popular television shows and in women's magazines, but the truth is, these symptoms may range from mildly inconvenient to reducing the quality of your life. Many women who are starting to experience symptoms of menopause are looking for alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
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6 Other Benefits Of Birth Control

Posted on: 24 November 2015

By now, you are probably well aware that birth control is one of the most effective ways to protect against pregnancy. However, you might know that it has other great uses. If you use birth control correctly, you could experience other perks from it. Here are six other great benefits of birth control:  It Can Reduce Cramps If you are one of the many women who have painful menstrual cramps, it is worth giving birth control a chance.
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Teen Pregnancy Facts Every Soon-To-Be Grandparent Needs To Know

Posted on: 28 September 2015

You may never want to hear that your teenager is expecting a baby, but statistics show that teen pregnancy numbers are higher in the Unites States than anywhere. Therefore, you should not be completely surprised if your teenager announces that they are pregnant while they are still very much a child in your eyes. It is important to keep in mind that as the parent of a teen who is expecting, they will be looking to you for guidance and advice, even if you are not too happy with the situation.
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How A Midwife Will Help You Through Your Water Birth

Posted on: 22 September 2015

If you have recently decided to try a water birth for your next delivery but you still want a midwife (like those at George L Stankevych MD) rather than an OBGYN, you may be wondering how the midwife will help. Because the water birthing method is often self-regulated, there is little for the midwife to do, but you will still need her to be present with you. Here is how and why you need a midwife's help during a water birthing or tub birthing of your baby.
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