Month: August 2020

It’s National Breastfeeding Month!

woman breastfeeding her baby

While not every mom can breastfeed exclusively for the recommended 6 – 12 months, as health care providers we try to encourage as much breastfeeding as possible and provide resources.

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COVID-19 and My Gynecologist

doctor's examination room with a table

Can I go to my gynecologist right now? Is it safe during COVID-19?

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That Sunny Vitamin

Sunshine on a field of flowers

We might actually be getting more sunshine during Stay at Home than we did before the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Some Nerve! The Mighty Vagus

Illustration of the vagus nerve from head to torso

This nerve bundle controls our parasympathetic nervous system. This part of our nervous system is often called the rest and digest system.

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