Expecting the Unexpected
For Ryan and Lauren Cole, having a baby was always a part of their plan. So, not too long after getting married in October 2017, they found out their new family of two would soon grow to three. While the journey to pregnancy can be a long one for some couples, Ryan and Lauren became […]
Breastfeeding Support: Opportunities at Riverview Health
It’s no secret that some women experience more challenges throughout their breastfeeding journey than others. According to the CDC, 60 percent of mothers stop breastfeeding sooner than they planned. At Riverview Health we understand how difficult it can be for mothers to begin and continue breastfeeding. We offer classes and support groups so moms are […]
Maternity Leave: Getting Ready
Theresa Holland, BS, BSN, IBCLC, ICCE Perinatal Education and Lactation Services Coordinator Riverview Health Maternity Center Are you thinking about starting a family? Are you pregnant now? Here are some key questions you should ask about maternity leave at your workplace. First, know that maternity leave differs greatly among companies. Never assume that your maternity […]
Dealing with PMS Symptoms
By Dr. Polly Trainor Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Headache. Anxiety. Breast tenderness. Weight gain. If you suffer from symptoms like these around your monthly period, here’s what you should know. First, know that you’re not alone. About 85 percent of women suffer from PMS, which occurs during the week or two before their periods begin. […]
Stress and Your Health
Sonal Ravichandran, MD Riverview Health Physicians Westfield Medial Stress can cause health problems when your mind doesn’t give the “all-clear” sign and your body’s alarms last for far too long. Sound like you? Read on. Relationship problems, the death of a loved one, moving into a new home—even being late for work. These are all […]
It’s About Being Strong, Not Skinny
Shawna Reed Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness When it comes to doing weight-bearing exercise now, your future self will thank you more than you know. Here’s why: Weight-bearing exercise not only helps you look good in your favorite sleeveless shirts and dresses, it also provides important health benefits to women at every […]
Detecting Cancer With the Most Accurate Mammogram
Sarah Ochs Riverview Health women’s center supervisor While getting an annual mammogram is certainly not the most pleasant experience for a woman, it’s a necessary one. One woman in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, and 80 percent of those diagnosed have no family history. While there is no definitive research […]
Understanding Postpartum Depression
By Joseph Geyer, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN If you or a loved one are a new Mom, here’s how to tell if feeling down is caused by postpartum depression, a condition far more serious than “baby blues.” First, know that all women go through enormous biological changes after childbirth since hormones (estrogen and progesterone) […]
Understanding IUDs: Fact vs. Fiction
By Dr. Polly Trainor Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Whether you call it an IUD (Interuterine Device) or IUC (Interuterine Contraception), to make an informed decision about this form of birth control, you need to know what’s myth—and what’s truth. How does an IUD work? The word interuterine means “inside the uterus.” So, when you get […]
Thinning Hair: More than a Cosmetic Concern?
By Dr. Stephanie Brazus Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Concerned about thinning hair? Talk to your healthcare provider about what’s normal and what’s not, since losing hair may be telling you something important about your health. First things first: Losing some hair every day is natural. In fact, losing hair is a sign that your body […]