Feeling Fab? Thank Fido!
You’ve probably always known that your dog can make you happy, but did you know that an increasing body of research shows that your furry BFF can also make you healthy?
STDs and Testing
In 2014, a record number of chlamydia cases were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and cases of gonorrhea and syphilis also spiked. An estimated 20 million new STD infections happen each year – these infections can influence pregnancy and overall health, which is why testing is so important.
Endometriosis 101
Painful menstruation. Low back or abdominal pain. Pain during sex. Endometriosis, a disorder where the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus begins to grow outside of the uterus, often makes itself known through pelvic pain. The tissue attaches to other organs and acts as normal – which means breaking down and bleeding during each period. However, the tissue lacks a way to leave the body, which can lead to severe pain.
Ask Sofia: Is it safe to use talcum powder?
While the product has been around for generations, talcum powder is in the news more than ever. In February, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $72 million to a family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer after the family argued the death was linked to her use of baby powder. With many more cases regarding talcum powder filed elsewhere, questions about safety are cropping up.
Free Postpartum Booklet for Clinic Sofia Patients
Caring For Your Newborn & Yourself: We are happy to announce that we have partnered with Welcome Baby Care to provide a free postpartum booklet in a PDF format. This booklet offers great tips on how to care for yourself and your baby once you leave the hospital. We have copies of the booklet in […]
How to Feel More Financially Secure
What is your financial outlook? Even if you are the breadwinner in your family or you are responsible for managing your family’s budget, you may not give a lot of thought to your financial future or might feel apprehensive when it comes to money. You are not alone.
Clinic Sofia recently tapped financial advisor Nicole Middendorf of Prosperwell Financial for some advice. You may recognize Middendorf as she is a frequent speaker and has appeared on several local media outlets sharing her expertise to help people better understand money. Following are three tips she recommends, if nothing else, to help women ensure their financial stability.
