Posts by Reb Huggins, CNM, WHNP
What to know about hormone replacement therapy for perimenopause and menopause, and how it can help your symptoms
This article is part of WHA’s new perimenopause and menopause series. You can learn more about knowing and coping with the first signs of perimenopause, the 34 most common symptoms, menopause weight management and more. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an available treatment option for many people dealing with perimenopause symptoms when the effects of […]
Diagnosis and treatment of PCOS and its symptoms
Your body is working against you. If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you likely feel at battle with your body. You may not experience the life you desire or look the way you want because of persistent symptoms. You may not even definitively know that PCOS is the cause since it is all too […]
Knowing and coping with the first signs of perimenopause
This is the first article in WHA’s new perimenopause and menopause series. Look for future articles about the 34 most common symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, menopause weight management and more. Menopause eventually affects half of our population. Every person with ovaries will go through it. And yet, the months and years leading up to it […]
Getting pregnant with PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition affecting many aspects of a person’s life, including fertility and the ability to conceive. Given the difficulty in diagnosing PCOS and the distress associated with its symptoms, fertility issues are understandably daunting. The good news is once you know you have PCOS, you can put a plan […]
Early signs of pregnancy before a positive test
When you’re intentionally trying to get pregnant, the weeks between your last period and your potentially missed period can feel downright torturous. Not a day goes by when an unfamiliar twinge doesn’t interrupt whatever you’re doing so you can obsess on what it could mean. Life feels like it’s on pause during those weeks. You […]
It's not all in your head: recognizing the 34 symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
As part of WHA’s new menopause series, we’re taking a closer look at this critical part of women’s lives. Read more about knowing and coping with the earliest signs of perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy and more. Despite the significance and commonality of the transitional period of perimenopause, in terms of medical research and societal understanding, […]
Tips for understanding and managing common pregnancy symptoms by trimester
Pregnancy is an exciting time—and there’s a lot to know. For those who wanted, planned and made it happen, it’s an amazing thing when that double line appears. And throughout the 36 remaining weeks, there are a lot of “shoulds” around your feelings. One of the biggest? That through it all—during the nausea, heartburn, shortness […]
What to look for when choosing an obstetric care provider for your pregnancy
From the very beginning, building a family comes with many options and decisions. Whether it’s when to start trying to get pregnant, how to announce the news or which baby name will guarantee your child’s future success and happiness, a decision that often gets overlooked is choosing an obstetric care provider. Whether you’re considering a […]
Your guide to routine prenatal care and testing: what to expect
For those who have been planning a pregnancy and trying to conceive, that first positive pregnancy test can bring joy, as well as some anxiety. Questions and unsolicited advice start the moment you find out you’re pregnant. You’ll gain confidence in your parenting skills and decision-making over time–and, hopefully, a circle of people who will […]