10 Ways to Prepare Your Mind and Body for Baby
While pregnancy is one of the most profound experiences of your life, it can also take a toll on your body and mind. Between the […]
Delivering A More “Natural” C-Section Experience
Oreland, PA mother of two and ER nurse, Lindsay Ley had just scheduled her second baby’s Cesarean section at Bryn Mawr Hospital, part of Main […]
6 Myths About Exercise During Pregnancy
Let’s face it. There are a lot of conflicting messages women receive about exercising during their pregnancies. You’ve heard everything from “don’t exercise at all” […]
What to Expect (From Your OB/GYN) When You’re Expecting
Maybe you’re starting to think about having a baby or maybe two blue lines already appeared on the pregnancy test. Either way, we know you […]
The Menopause Survival Guide: Navigating Menopause with Style
Menopause is different for everyone. The average age of menopause is 51 but just as our periods start at various ages, we all enter menopause […]
How to Grow the Right Relationship With Your OBGYN
For many women, there’s a lot of anxiety around their annual gynecologist appointment because let’s face it, your OB/GYN oversees a very, uh, intimate part […]
Here’s Why You Need to Think About Heart Health and Pregnancy
There are many things to consider when planning a pregnancy and when it comes to your baby’s health, your heart is an important factor to […]
Here’s When You Should Go to Your Gynecologist Outside of Your Yearly Exam
It’s common knowledge that you should see your gynecologist for your annual appointment. But let’s face it, being female can be a complicated thing which […]
Exercising With Heart Flutters: Is It Dangerous?
Lots of us experience heart flutters—it’s that brief flip-flop feeling we get in our chests. And most of the time, the sensation is fleeting and […]
Why Minimally Invasive Surgery Alternatives Allow For Quicker Recovery, Smaller Scar
If you or a loved one has suffered from valve disease or blockages in the coronary arteries, then you know the procedure traditionally performed is […]
Women Are More at Risk to Misinterpret the Symptoms of a Heart Attack
It’s not uncommon to experience ebbing pain or muscle soreness, especially if you’re busy and active. But for nurse Kimberlee Pommerer, these pains were symptoms […]
Myth Vs. Reality: Women’s Heart Disease Risks
We’ll admit it: as the leading cause of death in adults over 55, heart disease always seemed like a topic to tackle, well, later. But […]
Heart Disease in Women: Avoid this #1 Killer with Awareness and Lifestyle Changes
Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in adults over 55? Even though it is more commonly associated with […]
Being Aware of Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels Can Save Your Life
We often have our blood pressure checked during a doctor’s visit, hearing various numbers revealed. But what exactly do these numbers mean when it comes […]
Screening for Cancer Patients: Reduce the Risk for Heart Disease with Four Key Tests
The improvements in healthcare and medicine today are phenomenal, including that of the latest advances in cancer treatment, with survivors living longer and more productive […]