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Frankie Bridge Spoke About Pregnancy Body Shame & She’s Not Alone
As music artist and author Frankie Bridge has opened up about the pressures placed on pregnant people, two other mothers outline how they struggled with their body image during pregnancy.
Questions To Ask At Your First Cervical Cancer Screening
It’s the job of your clinician to answer all of your questions and make you feel totally in control during your cervical cancer screening.
Organizations Call For The Ban On Virginity Testing To Go Further In The UK
Hymenoplasty or hymenorrhaphy is the “cosmetic repair, restoration, or construction of a woman’s hymen.” After it’s been performed it’s commonly referred to as revirginization.
A Mothers Voice Could Ease The Pain Of Their Preterm Baby, New Research Finds
Researchers found that hearing their mothers voice could raise oxytocin levels in preterm babies, leaving them feeling happier, and even ease pain after procedures.
New Coronavirus Vaccine Helpline Hopes To Settle The Worries Of Pregnant People
In a bid to prevent the spread of misinformation and support new and expecting parents, Pregnant Then Screwed has teamed up with Full Fact to create a WhatsApp helpline focused on pregnancy and the vaccine.
Serious Injuries During Birth Could Impact Mother’s Relationships, Study Finds
No two births are the same and a studies have suggested that trauma during labor could impact mother’s relationships with their baby and partner.
Olympic Star Allyson Felix Is A Champion Of Women’s Health On And Off The Track
Allyson Felix walks out onto the track as one of the most successful athletes in history. However, she’s also a leading voice and campaigner for maternal health and an athlete who is paving the way for a brighter future for other female athletes.
You Could Fly To The Moon 456 Times Before Getting An Endometriosis Diagnosis, Study Finds
The research, conducted by personalized period care brand Yoppie, highlighted just how slow diagnosis times are and how detrimental this can be to your physical and mental wellbeing.
What Is The Fourth Trimester?
No two pregnancies are the same but the first, second and third trimesters are typically characterized by different symptoms and periods of development in your baby. But what’s the fourth trimester?
Why One Third Of People Experiencing Menopause Hide It At Work, According To Study
Perimenopause and menopause are totally natural processes but an international study has found that a third of people experiencing menopause hide it at work.
