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Pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Natural Doesn’t Mean Easy
Looking back, I wish I had had three things at that time: more educational resources, a true support system, and someone to help me when I was in doubt.
An Interview About Breastfeeding: Lauren Sogor
From the joys to the challenges, Lauren Sogor shares her experiences breastfeeding and offers her tips for pumping at work.
Miscarriage to Mission: Finding Hope Beyond Fibroids
In 2001, I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. From that moment, infertility, a result of those fibroids, became a heartbreaking reality I fought to overcome.
As early as 14, I wrestled with a lot of the common PCOS symptoms. It seemed this was my fate. My mom dealt with this and so did my grandmother.
Medicines and Pregnancy: 4 Tips to Help You Get the Facts
Kimberly A. Thomas
My first and only pregnancy was a very difficult one. Sadly, my baby did not survive, but that experience motivated me to help other women have healthy pregnancies.
Our beautiful baby boy was born at 24 weeks. When my doctor said that he was out, I held my breath, waiting and praying to hear him cry.
Access to Contraceptives: A Path Forward
As a woman, a mother, and a doctor, I recognize that the ability to plan if and when to have children is essential to the well-being of all women.
Ease Into Breastfeeding: The #First31 Days
Breastfeeding is different for every woman, but here are some common challenges moms face in the first day, week, and beyond, plus tips to get through them.
Pregnancy & Motherhood: Tips in Your Back Pocket
Text4baby offers pregnant women and moms the health information they need most, delivered right to the trusty device in their back pocket — their cell phone.
Uterine Fibroids: Finding Answers
With uterine fibroids being so common, why don't we know more about treatment options and what treatments will work best for different women?
