Fear of having multiple children
Growing up I always said I wanted 4 children. I loved the idea of having a big family and the kids always having someone to play with and have their backs. Then my husband and I were blessed with our … Continued
Author: Thomas Rudkins
Pregnancy—A remarkable journey
Women’s bodies were specifically designed to grow, carry and deliver a baby. During pregnancy women experience many changes to their bodies including hormonal, circulatory, respiratory, metabolic and physical. Some of these changes can be challenging for the expecting mother but … Continued
How Birth Control Covers Up—Rather Than Solves—Your Problems
In 2021, nearly every gynecological problem under the sun is seemingly ‘solved’ with a little white pill. Maybe you’ve experienced an OBYGN visit similar to this: you mentally prepare for your appointment with one (or maybe several) symptoms in mind … Continued
How to Track your Cycle
For many women, tracking their menstrual cycle is limited to marking a calendar once-a-month or inputting their first day of bleeding into an app. But tracking your cycle is about more than just your period. Tracking your cycle is a … Continued
When you need a fresh start!
The year 2020 has hardly left anyone untouched in some way. Maybe you had to postpone a trip, visit, or dream that you had planned, or maybe you lost a loved one, relationship, or source of income. For many people … Continued
Single, pregnant, and confused
Single and pregnant sounds less than ideal maybe even scary. There are so many positive depictions of parents-to-be and plenty of negative depictions of the struggling single mom. It’s hard to see past the stereotype and create your own story … Continued
Why Pre-Abortion Counseling is Crucial for Your Mental, Emotional, and Physical Health
If you are looking to get an abortion, you might think to take an abortion pill as your first step. However, if you are considering an abortion, the most critical first step to take—before the abortion pill or looking into … Continued
12 Days of Christmas: An Advent Calendar
Advent calendars are a must during the holiday season. I, particularly like any of the advent calendars with a heavy focus around chocolate. However this year I decided to switch it up and create a calendar to spend time with … Continued
Missed appointment? Call your doctor ASAP!
Did you miss a preventable appointment this year? If yes, you’re not alone. Many people skipped regular checkups due to the COVID pandemic this year. Stay home, stay safe. However, this may have caused damaging, adverse effects to people’s health … Continued
How to Make Gratitude a Habit
You don’t have to look to far on the Internet, in self-help books, and even through lifestyle and inspirational social media accounts to find a sentiment close to the following: gratitude is a game-changer. Sometimes, when I’m scrolling through Intagram, … Continued