Exercise Boosts Mental Health Of Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain
Physical activity can improve the mental well-being of women living with chronic pelvic pain disorders like endometriosis and uterine fibroids, a new study says.
Activities like brisk walking or aerobic exercise caused measurable improvements in women with pelvic pain, researchers reported in the Journal of Pain Research.
‘Giving Birth in America: Arkansas’ sheds light on maternal health crisis
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the industrialized world, with Arkansas experiencing the highest rate in the country. “Giving Birth in America: Arkansas” is a compelling narrative of the state’s maternal health conditions. As the seventh installment in the “Giving Birth in America” series, the film is part of the mission of the nonprofit Every Mother Counts, or EMC, to improve maternal health worldwide.
Why It’s Never Too Early To “Train” For Giving Birth + How To Do It
If kids are on the table someday—even if it’s not any day soon—you can consider it prime time to prep for the future.
Research shows that the preconception health of both parents plays a big role in the growth, development, and long-term health of children.
That means it’s never too early to start preparing for the future rigors of pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Infertility Stresses Men Too, According to New Research
Everyone faces stress in their lives but research shows some life events – the death of someone close, a divorce, or loss of a job – have a bigger impact than others. Add infertility to the list as causing major stress: evidence shows that women faced with infertility have stress levels comparable to being a cancer patient.