Pregnancy/Childbirth
Can You Trust At-Home Pregnancy Tests?
At-home pregnancy tests can vary in their sensitivity, but all of them work the same way. With just a sample of urine, these tests can detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone level is…
Postpartum Depression in a Pandemic
Postpartum depression and anxiety are unfortunately common among women after childbirth, and the ongoing pandemic has only increased these concerns. Most parents or people who are thinking about becoming parents…
Pregnant? Here's what to watch for during the pandemic
Pregnancy is a time of happy-waiting for most mothers, but the coronavirus pandemic has turned anticipation to anxiety. Worry about contracting COVID-19 tops the list, but it’s certainly not the…