Delayed Cord Clamping
There is a growing body of evidence—backed by advice from some prominent organizations–to suggest that there are significant benefits to postponing clamping the umbilical cord immediately following...
View ArticleMarijuana Use in Pregnancy
Today’s post is a short one about marijuana use in pregnancy. Studies show that 2% to 5% of women use marijuana during pregnancy. As a growing number of states legalize marijuana for medicinal and...
View ArticleAre more babies born when the moon is full?
Ask anyone who has ever worked on Labor and Delivery whether more babies are born when the moon is full and they will undoubtedly tell you, “Yes!” I have my own memories of particularly crazy nights...
View Article5 Myths about Miscarriage
Did you know that miscarriage is the most common complication of pregnancy in the United States? Despite the frequency of this event, it is not something that is commonly discussed. Because of this,...
View ArticlePossible Approval of Low Libido Pill-Update!
UPDATE! Addyi (flibanserin) , the first ever treatment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder, was approved by the FDA on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. While some are calling it a milestone moment in...
View Article4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Vaginal Lubricant
Has this happen to you? You want to have sex. You are going to have sex. You are in the moment. But things down there just aren’t getting…..slippery. Vaginal dryness is a common problem and if you...
View ArticleWomen’s Health Infographic Round-up
Her Best Health loves visual content! Health infographics concentrate learning in such an appealing way. We have rounded up a few women’s health infographics we hope you will enjoy. 1. This one is...
View ArticleThe secret to better sex?
We love exploring reasons why women experience low sex drive here at Her Best Health. I wonder how many women will really be surprised by this recent study? We think it really reflects the fact that...
View ArticleTake the H2O Challenge!
Everyday when I get to work I fill up my Nalgene water bottle in the break room and place it on my desk with the intention of trying to drink two full bottles over the course of the day. Most days I’m...
View ArticleAre Birth Control Pills Killing Your Sex Drive?
It was not uncommon in my practice to see a young woman complaining of a decrease in her libido after starting on birth control pills. Everything else about the pill would be just fine but she would...
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