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Bodily Health Comes in Every Shape and Size
Weight is only a number. And yet, our culture has conditioned us—women especially—to believe that weight is the ultimate marker of wellness and, too often, value. But thanks to dedicated studies, science-based research and movements like Health at Every Size® (HAES®), we know that weight does not reflect a person’s health; that “healthy” isn’t a…
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Urinary Incontinence: "Just Deal With It" is Not the Only Option for Leakage
Many people never seek treatment for urinary incontinence because they are too embarrassed to ask their healthcare provider about the issue or were told urine leakage is a normal part of aging and to “just deal with it.” Luckily, this is far from the truth; current interventions can cure or greatly improve the symptoms of…
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Understanding the causes and treatment of urinary incontinence symptoms
Imagine how much less alone we’d feel if we let go of embarrassment around common conditions. Bladder leakage—also known as urinary incontinence—isn’t a normal part of life, but it’s also not uncommon. Approximately 35% of women are affected by urinary incontinence. Because of the stigma around bladder and bowel health, along with misconceptions that incontinence…
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Midwives and Midwifery Care – Frequently Asked Questions
At WHA, you can receive reproductive health, wellness and pregnancy care from both OB/GYN physicians and nurse-midwives. And while many people with ovaries have an idea of what a “gyno” does, we’d like to help you better understand what midwifery care is all about. Are all midwives the same? There are two types of midwives…
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Let’s talk about painful sex.
In our culture, women’s sexuality isn’t often talked about honestly or openly. We’re either keeping it totally private or glorifying the experience to a point that is unrealistic. So as women, we either feel the pressure to keep mum or to boast about our exciting and perfect sex lives. And if something doesn’t feel right,…
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What does my Pap test result mean?
Oftentimes, results from a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer will reach you through your patient portal account before your provider has even had a chance to review them. This can cause confusion and even anxiety if the result isn’t “normal” or “negative.” It can be easy to jump to the conclusion that something…
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Vaccine Prevents HPV and Cervical Cancer
Since the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What is HPV?” “What is my actual risk of getting cervical cancer?” and “Is the vaccine safe?” I also counsel mothers who are debating whether to give the…
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With Women in Labor: Why and How Midwives Provide Labor Support
In times of stress and transformation, most people find the support of a trusted person to be a valuable tool. Challenges become manageable and fear can turn into determination if you are surrounded by people who believe in you and encourage you towards your goals. One time that this support is most valuable is when…
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What is a Midwife, Anyway? Understanding Modern Midwifery
Note: this article has been updated by Reb Huggins, CNM since originally written by Jabke Buesseler, CNM (now retired) in September, 2010. Most people know that midwives have something to do with delivering babies, but after that things get much fuzzier for many people. When I meet new people and tell them I’m a midwife,…
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