In a leap forward for maternal health, Molina Healthcare, in partnership with Lucina Analytics and Progeny Health, recently disclosed the promising results of their obstetrics health care model. This model, which incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), impacts the full cycle of obstetrical care, from early pregnancy detection to post-NICU community-based care management. Molina Healthcare, a FORTUNE 500 company, provides managed healthcare services under…
Everyone knows that the only way to get pregnant is for a sperm to enter a vagina, travel through the cervix and the womb, and fertilize an egg. However, science has proven that biological sex and gender are not the same thing. Science has also proven that there are countless ways to get pregnant without heterosexual penetrative sex. Transgender men are individuals…
There are a lot of common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy, specifically surrounding the act of getting pregnant. Growing up, sex education classes used to suggest that you would get pregnant by simply looking at a man. But in reality, getting pregnant is a lot more complicated than that. Most people have heard of the mean girls’ quote “Don’t have sex because you’ll get…
Apples, with their crisp texture and delicious taste, are not only a popular fruit but also a nutritious choice for expectant mothers. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, apples offer numerous benefits that can support a healthy pregnancy. In this article, we will explore eight compelling reasons why incorporating apples into your diet during pregnancy can be beneficial for both you…
When you find out that you are pregnant for the first time, it can be quite overwhelming. You might know that there are lots of different vitamins and minerals that you should be taking to support you and your baby. But you might not know which vitamins they are. Once you have been referred to a midwife, your midwife will likely recommend…
Whether willingly or unwillingly, you will likely find yourself changing your diet during pregnancy. Most expectant mothers will make a conscious effort to consume foods that will help their babies during pregnancy. But even those who don’t will likely find themselves having to adjust their diet due to food aversions and morning sickness. During pregnancy, it is often recommended that women increase…
When you’re pregnant you’ll get a lot of advice from just about everyone, so it can be hard to filter out what’s important and relevant. We are going to look at what’s safe (and not safe) to drink when you’re pregnant so it’s one less thing for you to worry about. Drinks That Are Safe When You’re Pregnant Luckily there are far…
When my Co-Founder and I started Bellabeat, we were motivated by a vision of providing women around the globe with easy-to-use and beautiful tools to track their lifestyle and health. Tools that were not simply a gimmick to sell to women. The goal has consistently been to bring visibility in measuring all aspects of a woman’s health in every stage of life…
