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08/24/2026

🎥 Check out Dr. Jenkins’ WBTV special airing today on endometriosis. Join the conversation as he raises awareness and shares important information about a condition affecting millions of women. 💛
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https://vimeo.com/1219208303/189049d1e8?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

08/12/2026

Breastfeeding isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Lactation consultant Katelyn Young wants moms to know that feeding options vary after delivery — and that’s okay. Take it one day at a time and don’t be afraid to seek expert guidance to find what works for you and your baby.

Have advice or words of encouragement for new moms? Share them in the comments below.

08/05/2026

How to prepare for breastfeeding?

Novant Health offers breastfeeding classes you can attend during pregnancy, including some in-person offerings and a virtual Breastfeeding Basics class.

For more information click the link below:
https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/setting-yourself-up-for-breastfeeding-success

08/03/2026

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

World Breastfeeding was started in 1992 to generate public awareness and support for breastfeeding.

Why it matters:

✨ Supports healthy babies: Breast milk provides the ideal balance of nutrients and antibodies that help protect babies from infections and illnesses.

✨ Benefits mothers: Breastfeeding can help the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size, may lower the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

✨ Promotes bonding: Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding help strengthen the emotional connection between parent and baby.

✨ Supports long-term health: Breastfeeding has been associated with lower risks of obesity and certain chronic diseases later in life.

07/31/2026

STI testing: What to expect
a quick, confidential, and generally painless process involving a urine sample, blood draw, or swab.
For more information click the link below:
https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/sti-cases-are-surging-especially-among-teens-and-young-women-in-the-south

07/28/2026

What is protein with urine in pregnancy?

Protein in urine, or proteinuria, is a common and significant finding during pregnancy. This condition can range from mild to severe and may indicate various underlying health issues. Typically, small amounts of protein in the urine are normal, but excessive levels can signal potential complications.

During pregnancy, the presence of proteinuria often warrants careful monitoring and further investigation, as it can be a marker for conditions such as preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy-related disorder characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs, most often the liver and kidneys.

07/09/2026

Should you stop taking antidepressants while pregnant?
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Many women stop taking antidepressants during pregnancy because they worry the medication could hurt their baby. But for many patients, the greater risk may be untreated depression or anxiety. Research has shown that pregnant patients who view ...

07/02/2026

July is designated as Fibroid Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about uterine fibroids noncancerous growths on the uterus affecting up to 80% of women by age 50.
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A minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids is freeing women from uncomfortable symptoms and quickly getting them back on their feet. Learn more here.

06/24/2026

Why women need to see an OB-GYN every year?
An annual exam with an OB-GYN differs in important ways from the annual physical you receive from your primary care doctor.
For more info click the link below:
https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/why-women-need-to-see-an-ob-gyn-every-year

06/16/2026

PCOS: Signs you might have it
symptoms commonly include irregular, missed, or heavy periods due to lack of ovulation, excess androgen levels causing acne and facial/body hair growth (hirsutism), and enlarged ovaries with small follicles. For more information click the link below:
https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/understanding-pcos-through-11-key-questions