The Little Leaks Your Mother Never Told You About: Pregnancy and the Pelvic...
By Choicesinchildbirth It’s the elephant in the room: pregnancy-induced stress incontinence (SI). Did you know that 1 in 3 new moms experience light bladder leaks for at least 5 years after giving...
View ArticleRaising Baby from the Internet
Each generation since World War II has seemed to have its “expert” on childrearing. First there were Drs. Spock and Gessell, then Dr. Brazelton, and now there’s the internet. The books talked globally...
View ArticleNew Moms: Decisions, Decisions
Today, we are inundated with information from our family members, friends, medical providers, and various media outlets all seeming to know what’s best for you, your child, and your family. There are...
View ArticleJust Ask
For the past 10 years, I have been a part of Full Circle Women’s Health. My position as Center Manager has allowed me to interact with our teens, new moms, dads, partners and grandparents on a level...
View ArticleSleep
Whether we are new or seasoned parents, our children’s sleep plays a major role in our lives. We are thrilled when they sleep well and often despair when they do not. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I...
View ArticleSilent Suffering
Pelvic pain really hurts. It can affect women at any age, from the teen years to after menopause. The pain can be on the outside or deep inside. It can be constant or intermittent. It’s more common...
View ArticleThe Billing Assistant at Full Circle Women’s Health
As the new billing assistant for Full Circle Women’s Health, it is my pleasure to assist you with any questions you may have regarding your insurance. I love interacting with our patients and sharing...
View ArticleNew Website Launch
Hello everyone, I’m pleased to announce have we have launched our new website today. You can visit us online at: FullCircleWomensHealth.com. The new site allows you to review all the services and...
View ArticleHow to Communicate Effectively With Your Midwives
When it comes to working with your midwives, there’s a lot to think about. Are they qualified? Are they hearing your emotional and physical concerns? Will they handle an emergency situation like you’d...
View ArticleHow to Create a Safe Space in Childbirth
What does a successful relationship look like between a mom and her midwife? It’s a partnership. As midwives, we bring professional expertise and experience to creating your ideal birth process. As a...
View ArticleIs It More Dangerous to Drive During Your Second Trimester?
Is it true that women are more likely to get in a car crash during their second trimester? In this recent Canadian Medical Association Journal study, a group of doctors concluded that the second...
View ArticleCo-Sleeping… Is it Safe to Sleep with Your Baby?
Is it safe for you to sleep with your baby? This question has long been a subject of great debate among health and parenting communities. We believe that the answer to this question is a resounding...
View ArticleSix Ways to Support a Brand New Mom
She’s been through the birth process. She’s left the hospital. She’s made decisions about strollers, and researched the benefits and risks of co-sleeping. She’s finished decorating a nursery. Today,...
View ArticleMaintaining Balance as a Brand New Mom
Before your little one enters the world, its important to give some thought as to how you’ll maintain your balance. You are never going to exclusively be a mother – you will remain a partner, a friend,...
View Article5 Important Conversations to Have with Your Teenage Daughter
As a parent, it can be easy to focus on aspects of the teenage years that make us feel nervous, or anxious. With that (sometimes) ominous 13th birthday, there can be new and difficult arguments, and...
View ArticleLook For New Posts From Barbara Smith-Foy!
Look For New Posts From Barbara Smith-Foy! Barbara is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). She received her RN degree from Vermont College, Bachelor of Science from SUNY Purchase, and Master of Science...
View ArticleLook For New Posts From Cynthia Lynch
Look For New Posts From Cynthia Lynch. Cynthia Lynch is a Certified Nurse Midwife. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in French from Mount Holyoke College and a Bachelor’s and Master’s...
View ArticleFive Things You Should Know About Postpartum Depression
On August 4th, Governor Cuomo signed the Maternal Depression Screening bill into law. What does that mean for you, as an expectant or new mother? Our staff is thrilled about this bill, as it moves the...
View ArticleSensitivity with Pelvic Exams
For many of us as women, an annual pelvic examination has been a requirement since the day we went through puberty. However, a new clinical practice guideline by The American College of Physicians may...
View Article5 Nutritional Tips During Pregnancy
There is nothing more miraculous than growing another human being inside of you. Now that you’re expecting, one of the easiest ways to support the health of your body (and the tiny one growing inside...
View Article5 Tricks to Get your Little Ones to Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation, most children have spent more time asleep than awake by the age of 2. Not to mention, kids will spend about 40% of their time asleep during childhood....
View ArticleHow Will Your Sex Life Change During Pregnancy?
Have you heard that sex during pregnancy is potentially harmful for your baby? Nothing could be further from the truth. With amniotic fluid and your cervix safely protecting your baby, your blood...
View ArticleHow to Exercise During Each Trimester of Pregnancy
Did you know that those who are active throughout their pregnancy have more endurance and flexibility within labor? Below, we share some of our staff’s recommendations for strengthening your core,...
View ArticleAre You Vitamin D Deficient?
Did you know that 40-60% of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient? This is primarily due to the fact that there is only a short list of foods that contain vitamin D - including egg yolk, salmon...
View ArticleShould You Work With a Midwife, a Doula or Both?
Your birth process is, perhaps, one of the most monumental experiences of your life. When it comes to making a decision about who will help facilitate your journey, it’s important that you weigh all...
View ArticleEmergency Contraception: What Options are Available, and When is it Safe to Use?
In September, Five Democratic senators introduced legislation that would require any federally-funded hospital to provide emergency contraception to survivors of sexual assault. This bill would not...
View Article3 Easy Ways to Boost Nutrition
3 Easy Ways to Boost Nutrition: For All Moms and Moms-To-Be Eat fat, fiber, and protein at every meal and snack Eat fermented foods Eat more fish and seaweed 1-Eat fat, fiber, and protein at every...
View ArticleBig Feelings In a Small Package: When Your Toddler Becomes The Older Sibling
My second son, Zeke, was born on December 24th. Like most families with new babies, over the past three months we have received a near constant stream of visitors to our home. Some come all the time...
View ArticleManaging Toddler Behavior: The Importance of the L Words
A couple of weeks ago I met with the parents of a three-year-old girl, let’s call her Madison. Madison’s father told me about a frustrating experience he’d had with his daughter the weekend before. The...
View ArticleIntegrative Medicine and Functional Medicine – what’s the difference?
One question that I am often asked is, “what is the difference between Integrative and Functional Medicine?” The truth is, there is a lot of overlap between the two. Both are patient centered...
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