Tag: postpartum
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Caesareans Overtake Natural Births in England for First Time
Overview: Caesareans now the most common birth method New figures from England reveal that Caesarean sections have become the most common form of birth in the country for the first time. In the 2024-25 period, about 45.1% of births were via Caesarean, edging out natural births. The milestone underscores a significant shift in maternity care,…
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Postpartum GLP-1 Drugs Use Increases, Study Finds
New Insight into Postpartum Medication Use Researchers in Denmark have uncovered a notable shift in how medications are used around and after pregnancy. While GLP-1 receptor agonists—popularly known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy—are primarily prescribed for diabetes and obesity, an emerging pattern shows more women receiving these drugs in the postpartum period. The…
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Pelvic Floor Strong: Education-Driven Recovery for Women’s Core Health
Progressive, Education-Based Pelvic Health Pelvic Floor Strong, a program created by Vancouver fitness expert and women’s health advocate Alex Miller, is gaining attention for its education-first approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation. As urinary incontinence and core dysfunction become more commonly discussed among women, Miller’s method emphasizes understanding how the core and pelvic floor work together—rather…
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Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer: Navigating Safe Nursing for Survivors
Can you breastfeed after breast cancer? Yes, many survivors can nurse their babies, though the path is not the same for everyone. Breast cancer treatment decisions—such as lumpectomy or mastectomy, and whether radiation or systemic therapies are needed—shape future breastfeeding possibilities. Expert clinicians emphasize that breastfeeding itself does not spread cancer through breast milk, and…