Only then can you bring your baby into the world. Cervical dilation sounds pretty intense, but if you are in labor, it’s going to happen. The question is, how do you know if you’re dilated and ready to deliver your baby? The cervix is a magical structure, able to stay thick and strong, and then practically…
Dr. Gersh is the medical director of IMGI and is board-certified in Integrative Medicine and OB-GYN. She is a globally-renowned expert in women’s health and complex disease management.
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Waiting for your period to end can be the worst. I remember being in my teens aggressively sucking on lemons and trying every other bizarre “home remedy” in the book (aka questionable old wives’ tales found on the internet) that promised to abruptly end my period in time for a highly anticipated date. But impatiently…
It’s that time of the month again: you got your period. While some women might find a visit from Aunt Flo to be one of sacred femininity, others might think “not so much” as their menses brings on intense side effects, like cramping, abdominal and breast pain, and mood swings. And then, of course, there are…
Being pregnant can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. You can’t wait to pick out names and nursery décor, but you’ve likely also fallen into the black hole of Google, researching everything that touches your skin to make sure it won’t cause harm to your baby. And while most of the hair, skin, and makeup…
PCOS and Depression: Too Often, They Go Hand-in-Hand I’m sending a huge “Thank You!” to Lauren Ash for sharing her story about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and her battle with depression that could have taken her life. I had to pleasure of meeting Lauren last month. She and I spent much of two days together, working…