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.
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.
Pregnancy, labor and delivery is a multifaceted specialty with a variety of potential complications for the mother and baby.
Sandra Ivo first met Roger Goldberg, MD, urogynecologist with Endeavor Health Medical Group,
While Ashley Bonnes, of Grayslake, was on vacation at 30 weeks of pregnancy, she experienced her first sign of trouble — itching without a rash.
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.
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.
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.
Pregnancy and new parenthood are exciting yet exhausting times of life.
