Hera Women’s Health announced the publication of a new article in the American Journal of Perinatology describing an MFM-led care model that positions maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists as system-level clinical architects across the organization’s obstetric network. The article, authored by Dr. Brian K. Iriye and Dr. Manijeh K. Kamyar, reports outcomes from more than 3,500 annual…
DetailsFood safety guidance during pregnancy exists for two reasons: certain infections cross the placenta, and certain contaminants affect fetal brain development. Pregnancy changes your immune system in ways that make you more vulnerable to foodborne illness. The CDC estimates pregnant women are about 10 times more likely than the general population to get listeriosis, an…
DetailsThe baby blues and postpartum depression are two different conditions, and the difference comes down to timing, intensity, and how long it lasts. The baby blues are a short-lived mood shift caused largely by the sharp drop in estrogen and progesterone after delivery, combined with exhaustion and the enormous adjustment of parenting a newborn. Baby…
Details“Advanced maternal age” is the clinical label for a pregnancy in which you will be 35 or older on your due date. It is not a diagnosis. It is a category that flags risks worth watching more closely, and the honest summary is that most pregnancies after 35 are healthy. The threshold has a dated…
DetailsVaginal health depends heavily on a bacterial ecosystem called the vaginal microbiome. In most women, a healthy vaginal pH is between 3.8 and 4.5. That acidity is what discourages the overgrowth of yeast and the bacteria involved in bacterial vaginosis. Diet is one of several factors that influence this system, alongside hormones, medications, and hygiene…
DetailsVaginal dryness is a lack of moisture in the vaginal tissue, and it is far more common than most women realize. It can cause itching, burning, irritation, and discomfort during sex or everyday activities. While many people assume it only happens during menopause, women can experience vaginal dryness at almost any age and for many…
DetailsHeadaches that occur right before your period are a real and well-documented pattern, not just a coincidence. Many women notice a headache or full-blown migraine in the days leading up to their period, often accompanied by cramps, mood changes, and fatigue. These are known as menstrual or hormonal headaches, and they are tied closely to…
DetailsMorning sickness is the nausea and vomiting that many women experience during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Despite the name, it can strike at any time of day, and for some women it lasts from morning until night. It is caused largely by the rapid rise in pregnancy hormones, and while it is a…
DetailsPregnancy headaches are a common part of expecting a baby, and for many women, they begin surprisingly early. Most often, they show up in the first trimester, when hormone levels are changing quickly and your body is adjusting to being pregnant. These headaches are usually harmless, but they can be uncomfortable and sometimes worrying if…
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