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Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, mentally, emotionally and physically. And while there are many obvious physical changes, there are also some changes beneath the surface. How pregnancy affects…

As of March 2024, over-the-counter birth control pills have been available without a prescription, offering an additional way for individuals to manage their reproductive health. It’s a first in the U…

Pregnancy, labor and delivery is a multifaceted specialty with a variety of potential complications for the mother and baby. As pregnant patients become more complex, Endeavor Health’s network of…

Sandra Ivo first met Roger Goldberg, MD, urogynecologist with Endeavor Health Medical Group, when she worked as a medical assistant for an internal medicine provider in Vernon Hills, in the same…

While Ashley Bonnes, of Grayslake, was on vacation at 30 weeks of pregnancy, she experienced her first sign of trouble — itching without a rash. Unaware at the time, Bonnes would later discover she…

Tennis star Serena Williams made headlines in 2017 not for a grand slam victory or even birthing her first child. She was in the news because of a pulmonary embolism after a c-section. Williams, who…

There is a common expectation for new moms after they have given birth — it is supposed to be a magical time full of bliss and baby coos. What is not talked about often are the baby blues and…

Going through pregnancy and having a baby makes women into superheroes. But even for a superhero, having a newborn is incredibly exhausting and demanding, both physically and mentally. New moms and…

Pregnancy and new parenthood are exciting yet exhausting times of life. As they focus on nurturing their pregnancy and caring for a newborn, new moms should be sure to put a priority on their own…