Olivia DeLong

Beyond just sexual and reproductive health issues, your OB can work with you on the health of your bones, heart and more.

Nursing isn’t quite as simple as you might think.

The changes don't end after giving birth. Here's what to expect in the 4th trimester.

When my water broke early, we knew the chances of having a Cesarean birth were high. And since my body had a hard time going into labor naturally so early, we had to have an emergency C-section. But what was the aftermath like?

Like many couples, my husband Jeff and I always knew we wanted to be parents, but had no idea just how difficult the journey would be.

As a new mom, I was clueless. Like I’ve mentioned before, my husband and I focused a lot of the last few years on trying to become pregnant and keeping healthy pregnancies. And although we were very ready to start a family, we didn’t know what we didn’t know.

Feeling down, tired or broke after having a few drinks? Learn to recognize the not-so-obvious ways that alcohol can affect your overall quality of life.

Here’s what science says.

Sitting all day at your desk can be a real drag. Not to mention, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine have all reported that a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of chronic health problems like obesity and heart disease (via The American Heart Association).

You may be wondering how anyone would be able to squeeze in enough sex between work, social obligations, and getting dinner on the table that it would become overkill. .

Dirty bedding can lead to allergy symptoms, breakouts and other hygiene-related issues.

Naps can be a way to recharge, but in some cases, they can backfire.

Picture your body as a night club. Your immune system is like the security team, those big, burly bouncers stationed around and outside the club. One of its main duties is to keep out undesirables and eject the troublemakers.

Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with these tips.

It's possible to be high-functioning on the outside but hurting on the inside.