The placenta is one of the most remarkable organs in the human body, and yet most people know very little about it until they’re pregnant. Here’s what certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, wants you to know.
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have heard about the Rh factor. Here’s what it means, why it matters during pregnancy and how a simple shot can protect your future pregnancies.
For some patients, placenta position can affect how they feel their baby move, how closely they’re monitored and even how they give birth. Certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, shares the details.
When Alyssa Fischer, APRN-CNM, found out she was pregnant with her second baby, she faced a deeply personal decision. Her story offers a real look at what it means to consider a VBAC and how the right support can make all the difference.
When Gretchen Oltman scheduled a mammogram in fall 2024, she wasn’t worried. She felt fine. That routine visit set off a chain of events that would change her life – and ultimately lead her to advocate for others facing the same uncertainty she once felt.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the most effective treatments for these symptoms, yet many women remain hesitant to try it because of fears about cancer.
As Desireè Parker prepared to welcome her fourth child, she knew the kind of birth experience she wanted: calm, natural and unrushed. And, after a previous cesarean section, she hoped for a vaginal birth.
Adenomyosis is a fairly common cause of pelvic pain that typically occurs in women in their 40s and 50s. But current research indicates that the condition may also be more common in younger women.
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