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Questions about your health don’t always come up during an appointment. They show up later—when something feels off, when you’re weighing a decision or when you just want to understand what’s normal.

The WHA blog is here for that in-between space. You’ll find articles written and reviewed by our clinicians, covering gynecology, pregnancy and overall health. The goal is simple: give you information that’s accurate, understandable and actually useful.

While helpful, these articles are not a substitute for medical care from a licensed professional. Read our medical disclaimer and website terms of use.

 

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Prenatal Health: Common Pregnancy Food Cravings & Possible Causes
WHA Staff Oct 25, 2012

Prenatal Health: Common Pregnancy Food Cravings & Possible Causes

It is very common for women to experience food cravings while they are pregnant. Food cravings range in intensity, frequency and type. They typically occur during the first trimester, are often less severe by the fourth month and can be sudden and sometimes unusual. Sweets, salty snacks and spicy foods are among the most common…
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Seeing Double: The Medical Facts About Twin Pregnancies
WHA Staff Sep 6, 2012

Seeing Double: The Medical Facts About Twin Pregnancies

Getting pregnant with twins is simultaneously a double blessing and double trouble. While twin pregnancies most often result in a healthy if not harried mom and two delightful babies, they can also be riskier than singleton pregnancies. Twin or triplet pregnancies occur in approximately 3% of births, and that number may be increasing. While assisted…
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More on the Challenges of Breastfeeding: Dealing With Breast Pain
Jody M. Lindwall, CNM, MSN Aug 17, 2011

More on the Challenges of Breastfeeding: Dealing With Breast Pain

Several months ago I posted about sore nipples, one of the most common complaints of breastfeeding mothers. Another relatively common complaint is breast pain. Breast pain can involve the entire breast or it can be localized to one area. The three primary causes of breast pain are engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis. Breast Engorgement Engorgement refers…
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Planning Your Delivery After a Prior C-Section: A Look at VBAC
Lori L. Goranson, MD Jun 22, 2011

Planning Your Delivery After a Prior C-Section: A Look at VBAC

Many of my pregnant patients ask about the cesarean section rate at our practice. Everyone has heard in the media about the staggering number of cesarean births in the United States. It is true; the c-section rate in our nation has increased dramatically in the past 40 years from 5% in 1970 to 32.3% in…
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Overcoming Sore Nipples: the Most Common Complaint of Breastfeeding
Jody M. Lindwall, CNM, MSN May 25, 2011

Overcoming Sore Nipples: the Most Common Complaint of Breastfeeding

As a nurse-midwife, I regularly counsel patients on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. I am a huge proponent of breastfeeding. And though I have witnessed the challenges that women sometimes face when breastfeeding, I had always assumed breastfeeding my own child would be easy. After all, I have plenty of knowledge about breastfeeding…
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Information you can come back to

There’s no single starting point when it comes to women’s health. Some people are looking for answers about a symptom. Others are preparing for a visit, or trying to make sense of a diagnosis.

Our blog brings together perspectives from WHA providers to help you sort through those moments. The content is grounded in clinical experience, but written for real life—so it’s easier to connect what you’re reading to what you’re feeling.

By exploring our blog, you can:

  • Get a clearer understanding of symptoms and conditions
  • Learn what your options may look like
  • Find information that reflects different life stages
  • Feel more prepared going into a visit

Whether you’re here with a specific question or just trying to get oriented, this is a place to start.

FAQs

What topics are covered in the WHA blog?

You’ll find articles on gynecology, pregnancy, postpartum care, reproductive health and general wellness, all developed with input from WHA providers.

Is this medical advice?

No. This content is for general education and isn’t a substitute for care from your provider.

Who writes the articles?

Content is created in collaboration with WHA clinicians and reflects their experience caring for patients across different stages of life.

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