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What to Know About Trying to Conceive If You're Taking a GLP-1
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (481+ words) But because GLP-1 medications'including semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound)'are relatively new and research is ongoing, experts advise against using them during pregnancy. So if you've been taking a GLP-1 to lose weight, control your blood…...
‘Trimester Zero’ Is Real. Here’s How to Prep Your Body for Pregnancy
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (970+ words) It's a strange shift: After spending your whole life trying to avoid getting pregnant, you suddenly want to do so, and fast. But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending…...
Zofran Was My Pregnancy Savior. Why Don’t More People Know About It?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (535+ words) I always assumed morning sickness was a normal, NBD part of being pregnant. I'm in my late 30s, which means many of my friends have already had kids and shared stories about the days they spent clutching their toilet bowls. The…...
Did You Grow Up in a Fart-Pride or Fart-Shame Household?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (295+ words) That ease can show up in subtle, everyday ways. Laughing (and snorting) loudly; cuddling despite having morning breath; dancing terribly without worrying about who's watching. "It doesn't mean there are no boundaries," Dr. Chavez points out. "Rather, that the boundaries…...
I Have a Child, and Now I Can't Seem to Have Another
4+ week, 1+ day ago (779+ words) Mommy, when am I going to be a big sister?" our four-year-old daughter asked out of the blue one random Saturday morning. She didn't know about the two failed embryo transfers earlier in the year. Or the litany of procedures…...
It’s Time to Get Real About How Long Postpartum Can Last
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (248+ words) The wisdom of mothers, doctors, and emerging science suggests the transition of postpartum can last a long time, often exceeding a fourth trimester. Hormone shifts aside, breastfeeding itself can prolong the length of time until you start to feel like…...
I'm an RD—Here Are 4 Steps I Recommend Before Starting a GLP-1
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (702+ words) You can't scroll through social media or turn on the news these days without hearing about GLP-1 medications. From Ozempic to Wegovy, these drugs have surged in popularity for their ability to help manage diabetes and support weight loss. But…...
Egg Freezing Worsened My Urinary Incontinence—and I’m Not Alone
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) I put it off, partly due to limited coverage with my health insurance plan at the time. The turning point came on a 40-minute trek home from dinner and drinks with friends. I leaked little by little, nearly emptying my…...
Can Seed Cycling Actually Help PCOS and Fertility?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) That brings us to seed cycling. What exactly is it, why has it captured so much attention, and is it rooted in science? Let's break down the basics of this wellness trend, explore how it's said to work, and set…...
I Could Not Goop My Way Out of Infertility
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (295+ words) Do you know when you're ovulating?" Liz asked, our chairs swiveled to face each other in the open-concept workspace. Like, can you feel it?" In that moment I realized not only did I have the wrong answer, but I was…...