Board-Certified Dr. Dani Steininger shares her tips and tricks for preconceptual planning and education. Read further to learn how you can better prepare for pregnancy and take proactive steps to increase the chances of a seamless delivery and a healthy baby. Ashley: Why is it important to know my family health history before having a … Continued
It’s time to take the taboo out of sex. This month, we’re taking your high-school Sex-Ed class to another level with Board-Certified Dr. Dani Steininger as we discuss how to better care for your reproductive health, the importance of open communication with a sexual partner and how to protect yourself from STIs/STDs. Ashley: When should … Continued
Our natural hormones are delightful, double-edged swords. At puberty, they encourage our bodies to develop into beautiful young women, but they also give us acne and mood swings. In the middle of our reproductive life, they allow us to have children if we desire, but they also bring PMS and periods. Later in life, our … Continued
This conversion with Laura Kennedy, a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, breaks down irregular menstruation: what causes it, how it affects fertility, and how to regulate your cycle. Ashley: What is a normal period? An irregular period? Laura: A normal period usually occurs around the same time each month. However, this can vary from every 21 to … Continued
Ask A Midwife is a blog series from Adriatica Women’s Health. Hear directly from midwives on topics such as c-section risk, considering a VBAC, pregnancy in a pandemic and more. This conversation about contraception with Angela Judson, a Certified Nurse Midwife, explains the different types of birth control available to you, their effectiveness as well … Continued
Ask a Nurse Practitioner is a blog series from Adriatica Women’s Health. In this series, our nurse practitioners will answer health-related questions that are most important to women today. In this month’s article, Jennifer Nuspel, a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, breaks down menopause: what it is, how it can affect you, and what you can do … Continued
Ask a Midwife is a blog series from Adriatica Women’s Health. Hear directly from midwives on topics like reducing c-section risk, considering a VBAC, and discussing the spectrum of pain management options available during labor. This conversation about considering a VBAC is with Holly Costello, a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner who feels there … Continued
Ask a Midwife is a new blog series from Adriatica Women’s Health. Hear directly from midwives on topics like reducing c-section risk, considering a VBAC, pregnancy in a pandemic, and more. This conversation about pain management options is with Liz Marley, a Certified Nurse Midwife who believes midwifery is about empowerment and advocacy for women. … Continued
Ask a Midwife is a new blog series from Adriatica Women’s Health. Hear directly from midwives on topics like reducing c-section risk, considering a VBAC, pregnancy in a pandemic, and more. This conversation is with Courtney Watson, a Certified Nurse Midwife who is on a mission to empower women to make positive healthcare decisions. Stephanie: … Continued
Cervical cancer was once one of the most leading causes of death in women but advances in screenings and the development of an HPV vaccine have led to a drop in deaths and cases over the last decade. In fact, The World Health Organization recently announced a commitment to reduce 40 percent of cervical cancer … Continued