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If you are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant, a prenatal vitamin can be an essential part of your healthcare routine. Here are our top picks.
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Curb Walking: What Is It and Can It Help Induce Labor?
What can be done to give the birthing process a little nudge? One “natural” technique to induce labor is curb walking. -
What TOCO Number is a Contraction in 2025?
Most of us have heard of the word “contraction.” But have you heard doctors refer to your TOCO number leading up to the delivery of your baby? -
Menopause and Mental Health: 7 Top Tips to Manage Mood Changes
Explore how menopause impacts mental health and learn strategies to manage mood changes, prioritize well-being and seek support for a better you. -
Does Menopause Cause Insomnia? Learn Why and How to Sleep Better
Discover how menopause affects sleep and learn practical strategies to ease symptoms and reclaim better, more restful sleep. -
The Best Natural Remedies for Menopause Symptom Relief
Discover how to manage menopause symptoms naturally with lifestyle changes, holistic remedies and expert tips on diet, exercise and emotional well-being.
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What is Multiple Myeloma? Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatments
Multiple myeloma is cancer of white blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Learn who's most at risk and common early symptoms. -
Perimenopause and Blood Pressure: What Women Should Know
Perimenopause is normal stage of a woman's life, but it may lead to high blood pressure. Ochsner Digital Medicine can help through the transition. -
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms, Screenings and Treatment: 5 Things To Know in 2025
The key to decreasing new colorectal cases is to following routine screening guidelines.By Jennifer Paruch, MD and Arnab Ray, MD -
Why Are My Lips Always Dry?
Here are a few tips on how to keep your lips moisturized and how to avoid chapped lips, as well as what to do if nothing else seems to be working to fix your chapped lips. -
Are You Still Dealing with Back Pain After Pregnancy?
Most new moms can relate to back pain during pregnancy. What if the pain doesn’t go away after your little one arrives? Learn more about treatment options. -
Heart Attacks in Men & Women: What Are the Different Signs and Risks?
Learn the different signs and risks of heart attacks in men and women. Understand the symptoms and seek care with Ochsner Health. -
How a Digital Solution Detected Preeclampsia and Protected a Pregnancy
Discover how Ochsner’s Connected MOM program helped Quanee detect preeclampsia and ensure a safe pregnancy through expert, digital monitoring tools. -
5 Heart Attack Symptoms in Women That May Surprise You
Many people imagine a heart attack like they’ve seen in the movies, but women often suffer from more subtle symptoms, like neck pain or nausea. -
What Causes Cervical Cancer?
Learn about cervical cancer risk factors, symptoms and screenings. -
Can UV Exposure from Gel Nail Polish Cause Sunspots and Skin Cancer?
Learn about gel nail polish safety, risks of UV exposure, and how to protect your skin. Discover safe alternatives and expert tips for healthier manicures. -
Mommy Makeover: Transform Your Body
Discover the ultimate mommy makeover solutions at Ochsner. Restore your pre-pregnancy body with our expert plastic surgeons. Schedule your consultation today. -
How a Military Mom is Thriving After a Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Discover the inspiring story of Taysha Gibbs, a military member and mom who beat stage 4 breast cancer with Ochsner Health’s expert and holistic care. -
Important Facts You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes in 2025
Around 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes. Learn how gestational diabetes may affect your pregnancy. -
Severe Morning Sickness Treatments Pregnant People Should Know About
Morning sickness is a common pregnancy symptom, but there is such a thing as experiencing it too often. Melissa Jordan, MD, shares treatments to explore. -
Why Is Heart Disease Risk Higher for Breast Cancer Survivors?
As more women become long-term survivors of breast cancer thanks to advances in treatment, it's essential to be aware of the connection between breast cancer and heart health. -
10 Tips to Manage Gestational Diabetes During the 2024 Holidays
If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, this holiday eating guide lets you focus on you and your baby's health and still enjoy holiday meals. -
What Causes Breast Cancer? 10 Risk Factors To Know
About 85% of breast cancers occur in women with no family history. Learn your risk factors and what you can do to try to prevent breast cancer. -
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Why Do I Keep Getting Them?
As many as 4 in 10 women who get a UTI will get at least one more within six months. Here’s what to do. -
Giving Confidence to Recovering Cancer Patients One Haircut at a Time
Ochsner Cancer Institute and EGGIE salon launched the Post Chemo Hair Growth Program to offer women personalized support for hair regrowth after chemotherapy. -
If You’re Black and Have Endometriosis, Here Are 3 Things You Should Know
Endometriosis is a complex and often painful condition that affects millions of women worldwide. However, the experience of this condition can be different for Black women, both in terms of symptoms and the journey to diagnosis and treatment. -
Why is High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy More Common for Black Women?
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to various health problems. While it can affect anyone, statistics show it is more common for Black pregnant people. -
20 Questions I’m Too Embarrassed to Ask My Gynecologist
Visiting the gynecologist can feel awkward, but it's a great chance to address your health questions. Here are answers to 20 common questions to help make your visit more comfortable and empowering. -
What is Overactive Bladder? 7 Top Things You Should Know
People with overactive bladder typically experience urinary frequency and urgency and bladder leakage, resulting in more frequent trips to the bathroom. Learn more about treatment options available. -
What is Stress Incontinence and What Causes It?
Urinary incontinence is any loss of control of your bladder. There are several types of urinary incontinence, and one of the most common is stress incontinence. -
Does Drinking Cranberry Juice Really Help a UTI?
How effective are cranberries at preventing infection? What about all of the cranberry extracts that we see? -
Are Press-On Nails Safe? 4 Things To Know
Press-on nails can help make your fingers look long and slender, but they can also be hard on your nails. Are they safe to use? -
How to Reduce and Prevent Forehead Wrinkles
When wrinkles appear on your forehead, they can be both obvious and annoying. In many cases, however, they can be made smoother and less visible with treatment and preventative steps. -
Sunscreen Tips For People With Skin Of Color
It is important for people of color to protect their skin. Check out these tips for finding sunscreen designed for skin of color. -
5 Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids You Need to Know
If you consistently have heavy or painful periods, uterine fibroids may be the cause. -
Best Tips to Prepare for 2024 Hurricane Season When You Are Pregnant
Hurricane season is starting, and for pregnant women, it’s important to take extra steps to ensure everything goes smoothly. -
Is Tylenol Safe to Take While Breastfeeding?
Tylenol is often used for pain and fever relief. But is it safe for breastfeeding people to use? He is what you need to know. -
The Best Breastfeeding Tips for Working Moms Returning to Work
For working moms, the transition from maternity leave back to the workforce can can come with a few challenges in maintaining a breastfeeding routine. Follow this step-by-step guide to maintain your supply and routine. -
Here Are 6 Ways Stroke Symptoms May Differ in Women in 2024
Strokes can have a more negative and long-term impact for women, since they generally live longer than men. -
7 Top Mastitis Symptoms and Treatment Guidelines
A new treatment option can help treat early-stage mastitis -
Early Signs of Colon Cancer in Women: 5 Things to Know
While men and women face similar risks when it comes to colon cancer, women can have a harder time reading signs because they can mimic other common issues. -
4 Common Reasons for Why You're Itchy Down There
Are you constantly feeling itchy, well, down there? Here are four causes that could be the culprit. -
Why Are Black People at Greater Risk of Colon Cancer?
African Americans are about 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than most other groups. -
What is Midwifery? Meet a Certified Nurse Midwife at Ochsner
Midwives encourage women and their families to actively participate in their healthcare by providing education, labor and delivery services and postpartum support. -
Why Timely Preeclampsia Detection Is Crucial for People Who are Pregnant
While preeclampsia does not affect a large number of pregnancies, if it is not treated properly, it can cause some serious complications for mom and baby. -
How You Can Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis
Concerned about osteoporosis? Read a few tips on how to prevent osteoporosis through diet and exercise. -
5 Important Facts About Donor Human Milk Banking
The Mothers’ Milk Bank of Louisiana collects approved donor human milk for sick babies who need it to survive. -
The Top Cause of Heart Attacks in Pregnant Women: SCAD
SCAD is a condition, that has the potential to cause devastating heart attacks in young or pregnant women. Know what SCAD is, who is at risk and the signs to look for. -
8 Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women
Some women with heart disease may have no symptoms, while some might experience vague symptoms that aren't typically associated with heart disorders. -
6 Signs of Heart Attack in Women
Heart attack symptoms can display themselves differently in men and women. While chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack, women are more likely to suffer a heart attack with more subtle signs. -
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6 Top Questions About Coffee, Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes
Good news for pregnant coffee lovers: Consuming a low amount of caffeine during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. -
Is a Midwife Right for Me?
Midwives are licensed, highly trained healthcare professionals who provide healthcare to women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods.By Jimi Aucoin -
Breast Cancer Symptoms: 9 Things To Look For
The most important thing you can do is have breast awareness. Pay attention to changes in your breasts. -
6 Most Common Gynecological Cysts Found in Women and Why We Get Them
Cysts is a sac or growth that's filled with fluid and can be both cancerous and non-cancerous. Here are the 6 most common types of gynecological cysts found in women. -
Is the Birth Control Implant the Right Option for Me in 2023?
The birth control implant is a flexible plastic rod that’s the size of a matchstick. It is placed under the skin of the upper arm. Learn the pros and cons. -
How Can I Reduce My Risk of Gynecological Cancer in 2023?
Did you know that almost half of gynecologic cancers could be prevented? Learn how to reduce your risk. -
5 Top Facts About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy is unquestionably the single most effective treatment for easing all the symptoms and improving quality of life. -
What Is the Best Way to Increase My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Preparing your body for pregnancy can take time. Here are steps to follow to create the best environment for growing a baby inside you. -
5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You're Going Through Perimenopause
Having hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms but still getting your period? You may be experiencing perimenopause. -
4 Strategies for Black Mothers to Protect Mental Health
Maternal mental health is a topic that is slowly gaining more traction in the healthcare community. Black mothers are still very much underserved. If you are a Black mother, here are some tools to remember. -
The Connected MOM Program Helps to Ease Pregnancy Worries
Connected MOM allows users to digitally send weight and blood pressure readings to their medical team, so it's easy to monitor health between visits. -
Why is Late-Stage Cervical Cancer on the Rise in 2023?
While the overall rate of cervical cancer in the United States is declining, late-stage cervical cancer is on the rise. Find out why. -
What Are the Top Signs and Symptoms to Know if I Am Pregnant?
Each woman experiences pregnancy differently, and women experience various symptoms throughout pregnancy, some ranging from standard to uncommon. It is important to know the symptoms or early signs of pregnancy. -
How Can I Help Prepare My Child for Their First Gynecology Exam?
The purpose of this visit is to allow your child to establish a relationship with their doctor. -
4 Essentials Women Must Have for Staying Healthy in Their 40s and Beyond
Forty is a more than a milestone birthday – it’s the start of a major decade of change for a woman’s health. Here are four essentials for staying healthy during your 40’s and beyond. -
Am I Ready for a Baby?
For some, being a parent is a lifelong dream. For others, becoming a parent can be more daunting. It’s not a decision to take lightly, so let’s unpack a few things to consider if you’re thinking about having a baby. -
Insomnia During Pregnancy: 9 Tips for the Best Night's Sleep
Several factors can contribute to insomnia during pregnancy. Trouble sleeping can begin as early as the first trimester as hormone levels begin to change and can persist into in the third trimester. -
How Common Is Pain During Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia)?
Don’t discount pain or discomfort during sex as normal. -
How to Beat Exhaustion If You Are Pregnant with Your Second Child
Many mothers pregnant with their second child experience excessive fatigue. Learn the causes and tips to help with exhaustion. -
The Best Ways to Control Menopause Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) in 2023
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) or hot flashes are the most common menopausal symptoms. Here's what you need to know about the causes of VMS and how you can help keep them at bay. -
When Should a Teen Start Seeing a Gynecologist?
When your daughter becomes a teenager, you may start to wonder when the right time for her is to see a gynecologist.By Troy Drewitz, MD and Vu Vuong, MD -
5 Best Tips to Manage Postpartum Depression During the Holidays
For those struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, the holidays can add an extra layer of pressure to an already overwhelming time. Here are five tips to make your holiday season a little less stressful and more manageable. -
5 Things Women Need to Know About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition that can affect both men and women, but there are special considerations for women diagnosed with epilepsy. -
Top 10 Questions Expecting Moms Ask
From when you should let others know you are pregnant to what essentials you need on delivery day, we're answering your top questions as an expecting mom. -
7 Important Questions You Want to Ask During Your First Pregnancy
First pregnancy? Here are 7 questions you'll want to ask your OB/GYN. -
Top Signs of Schizophrenia in Women
Schizophrenia is treatable. Medications and psychotherapy can help people manage symptoms and can often lead to remission. -
New Moms, Don't Forget These Must-Have Items for Your Hospital Bag
Your baby can arrive on or before your due date, so it’s a good idea to have a hospital bag packed by week 35. These are the essential items to include. -
What Is a Nurse-Midwife and Should I Choose One?
Thinking about having a baby? Wondering what your birthing options are? A nurse-midwife may be the right choice for your maternity healthcare and beyond. -
Can a Peanut Ball Reduce Labor Time?
Looking to shorten your labor time? This peanut-shell-shaped ball may help. -
Is Your Latex Allergy Keeping You From Practicing Safe Sex? Here Are Alternative Contraceptives
Condoms used by men and women have no side effects but can cause irritation and other discomforts for people with latex allergies or sensitives. -
7 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
Establishing a good breast milk supply in the beginning can make a difference in how long you are able to produce and how much. Follow these tips to keep your breast milk supply up. -
Signs of Diabetes in Women
You may be surprised to learn 1 in 9 adult women in the U.S. has diabetes. Women should be mindful of the signs and symptoms of diabetes to help diagnose the disease and control it. -
Is Getting the Flu Shot While Pregnant Safe?
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to getting the flu shot while pregnant. Learn why pregnant and nursing women should make an extra effort to get the flu vaccine. -
What Important Screenings Should I Get at My Yearly Wellness Exam?
A long-term relationship with a primary care physician – a doctor that helps you manage your health – keeps you healthier and lowers overall medical costs. -
Can I Take Cough Medicine While Breastfeeding?
While it is generally OK to use cough medicine while breastfeeding, here's what you need to know to keep you and your nursing baby safe. -
9 Causes of Lower Back Pain in Women
Lower back pain in women can be caused by many different conditions. Learn treatment options available to you. -
The Top Signs of Depression in Women: What to Watch Out For
Depression is more common among women than men, likely due to certain biological, hormonal and social factors that are unique to women. -
Experiencing Pain During Your Gynecology Exam? Here's What You Can Do
Pelvic exams help your doctor detect signs of cancer and other illness, but these visits can sometimes hurt. Plan ahead to prevent a painful checkup. -
Why Adults Might Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine Again
Babies younger than two months old are most vulnerable to whooping cough, which is why Tdap vaccination during pregnancy is an effective way to protect infants. -
Perinatal Depression: How Can I Feel Better?
Perinatal depression is a mood disorder that occurs during pregnancy or in the first year after childbirth. With the proper treatment, most women will feel better, and their symptoms will subside. -
How Do I Control Menopause Weight Gain?
Weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area, is a common complaint among those going through menopause. Here are steps on how to prevent weight gain in later years. -
Are Blood Clots in Your Period Normal?
While on your period, you notice you have some blood clots in your blood. This can be completely normal, but excessive clotting can be a warning sign. -
Types of Pelvic Floor Disorders Women Can Experience
Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control your pelvic floor muscles and can include a wide range of conditions. Colin Goudelocke, MD, shares more on the causes of these conditions and treatment options available. -
Pelvic Floor Therapy: A Pregnant Mom's Guide for Easy Recovery
Try these therapist-approved exercises during pregnancy and after delivery to help relieve pain, combat incontinence and recover faster. -
The Benefits of Prenatal Massages
Prenatal massages are specifically for those expecting and can be a helpful tool in relieving common pregnancy-related complaints.