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PCOS Weight Loss Medication  
06.22.23 7 min read

PCOS Weight Loss Medication  

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex metabolic disorder seen in up to 12% of women of reproductive age. While the name suggests it …

By Christine Traxler, MD
Is the Keto Diet Good for PCOS? Pros & Cons to Consider 
06.08.23 10 min read

Is the Keto Diet Good for PCOS? Pros & Cons to Consider 

PCOS is a complex metabolic disorder we are only beginning to understand. Its features—reproductive hormone imbalance, insulin resistance, infertility, and sometimes obesity …

By Christine Traxler, MD
PCOS Diet: Meal Plan & Foods to Avoid 
06.08.23 9 min read

PCOS Diet: Meal Plan & Foods to Avoid 

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disease in women, affecting between 15% and 18% of women in their reproductive years. Despite …

By Christine Traxler, MD
Eating Disorders During Pregnancy: Managing Anorexia, Bulimia, & More
05.28.23 7 min read

Eating Disorders During Pregnancy: Managing Anorexia, Bulimia, & More

One of the most important ways a pregnant mother can care for herself and her baby during pregnancy is to eat healthy, …

By Lauren Reynolds, LMFT
Breast Pain from Breastfeeding: Causes & Treatment
05.28.23 9 min read

Breast Pain from Breastfeeding: Causes & Treatment

New moms have heard the phrase “breast is best” since the early 1990s when the World Health Organization (WHO) used it to …

By Christine Traxler, MD
Nipple Pain Breastfeeding: How to Relieve Sore, Cracked, & Sensitive Nipples
05.23.23 7 min read

Nipple Pain Breastfeeding: How to Relieve Sore, Cracked, & Sensitive Nipples

Many mothers desire to breastfeed because of the countless lifelong benefits for both moms and babies. However, some mothers face the obstacle of …

By Leslie Owens, RN, IBCLC
How to Combine Breastfeeding & Pumping: Ideal Schedule
05.23.23 8 min read

How to Combine Breastfeeding & Pumping: Ideal Schedule

No matter how you choose to feed your baby, you are probably wondering if they are getting the right nutrients to grow. …

By Jenna Nelson, CLC