Tag: pregnancy

Types of Birth Control

Here are some common types of birth control: Hormonal Birth Control: Combo pill which contains synthetic estrogen and progesterone.  These pills can be monophasic (same amount of hormones throughout the cycle), biphasic (hormones change in the 2nd half of the cycle) or triphasic (hormones change 3 times during the cycle) Mini pill which contains synthetic progesterone […]

Want To Get Pregnant or Avoid Making A Baby?

Want to either GET pregnant or AVOID pregnancy? These facts about your menstrual cycle + fertility will help you! Did you know… 🩸A normal or healthy menstrual cycle is clinically defined as a cycle lasting anywhere between 21 and 35 days. A recent study of 98,903 women showed that 95% of women have cycles between […]

What Does Your Period Blood Mean?

Ever wonder why your period blood looks different?  Here is a breakdown of what the colors mean.   Red.  This is your typical, normal period blood.  It also means your flow is healthy.   Deep Red.  This can signify old blood and can come at the beginning or end of your period.   Pink.  This might […]

Understanding Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia occurs when a pregnant woman has high blood pressure and elevated protein levels in her urine. If left untreated, it can escalate into eclampsia.