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Published February 5, 2025 by Perfectly Female
Winter brings colder temperatures, shorter days, and often, an increase in colds and flu. For those who are pregnant, protecting the immune system during these months is especially important. …
Published January 16, 2025 by Perfectly Female
Recovering from a C-section is a unique experience that requires extra care, and winter can present its own set of challenges. …
Published December 6, 2024 by Perfectly Female
As the cold days of winter approach, many women can’t remember why they dread that time of year so much. …
Published November 12, 2024 by Perfectly Female
Labor and delivery are profound, life-changing experiences. As with most areas, knowledge is power, and understanding what to expect can provide comfort and confidence for expectant parents. …
Published October 14, 2024 by Perfectly Female
Pregnancy is segmented into three stages known as trimesters. Each trimester lasts between 12 and 14 weeks or about 3 months. …
Published September 10, 2024 by Perfectly Female
Fooling Mother Nature is not easy, but we keep trying. It’s actually true that menstrual symptoms seem to get worse in the summer. …
Published August 9, 2024 by Perfectly Female
Being pregnant in the summer is no walk in the park. Except a walk in a shady park might be nice. …
Published July 1, 2024 by Perfectly Female
Before the days of ultrasound, parents of twins had no idea they were about to have “double the fun.” Today parents can find out they are going to be parents of multiples well ahead of birth. …
Published June 4, 2024 by Perfectly Female
Vaginal atrophy is one of the side effects of menopause. When a woman has adequate estrogen, all is well, but as soon as estrogen begins to decline, …
Published May 1, 2024 by Perfectly Female
“What is causing my pelvic pain?” is a refrain we hear quite frequently at our OBGYN clinic in Reston, VA. It can be an issue with the digestive, …