Vulvodynia in a Nutshell

Vulvodynia in a Nutshell

What is vulvodynia?  Vulvodynia is defined as chronic pain in the vulvar area.  How is vulvodynia classified?  Vulvodynia can be classified based on the causative factor of its: What causes vulvodynia to develop?  Current research shows that vulvodynia is not caused by a single disease process, but rather a constellation of symptoms of several disease…

Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment

Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment

Chances are every single one of us knows someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Treatments can be difficult; both mentally and physically challenging. The journey continues after medical treatment finishes as survivors begin to reclaim their life.  A breast cancer survivor often means you have experienced surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. Any of these individually…

What is a doula?

What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional that provides continuous care during and after pregnancy, as well as through labor. A doula provides both emotional and physical support to make labor a more positive experience. In most scenarios, the emphasis during labor is on the physical health of the mom and baby despite labor being a…