Northline Women's Health Center

06/24/2025

Your vaginal microbiome is constantly changing to protect you from bacteria and infections. It's influenced by your menstrual cycle, exercise, diet and bathing habits.

Learn more about the importance of a balanced vaginal microbiome and what to do if something is off.

Plus, how to know if you should get yours tested.

06/20/2025

Summer is here! Navigating pregnancy during the warmest months of the year takes some consideration.

Here are some tips to help you stay comfortable:
💦 Keep a water bottle nearby to help you stay hydrated.
👚 Dress in light, breathable fabrics.
🌬️ Use damp towels, misting sprays and handheld fans to cool off.
☀️Wear SPF daily, even if it's cloudy.
🍉 Eat foods with high water content like watermelon, cucumbers and oranges.

06/18/2025

A good read for partners, family and friends.

About 1 in 8 women report symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) in the year after giving birth. Think someone you care about is experiencing PPD? Take time to learn about the symptoms of PPD and access tips on how to support them with this fact sheet: http://ms.spr.ly/6185SSRCb

06/17/2025

Perimenopause can be sneaky and begin as early as your 40s. While night sweats and hot flashes are some of the more well-known indicators, there are other symptoms you might not realize are associated with the transition.

Pay attention to:
😴 Sleep problems
💧 Frequent urination
🧠 Brain fog
😟 Changes in sexual function

Get tips for handling perimenopause: https://shorturl.at/YPcRh

06/15/2025

From picking you up when you fell as a child to providing love and guidance as you continued your journey through life, a father's love is unique and irreplaceable. 👨💗

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandpas and father figures who've helped build strong families and made a difference in their loved ones' lives.

Have a great day, dads!

06/13/2025

A short menstrual cycle lasts less than 21 days each month.
You may experience light or heavy bleeding even if you have a short cycle.

Shorter cycles can be caused by:
✔️ Age (particularly teens and older women)
✔️ Birth control
✔️ PCOS
✔️ Weight gain or loss
✔️ Stress
✔️ Pregnancy

Find out when a short cycle could be a problem: https://shorturl.at/sXETy

06/12/2025

Too much stress can disrupt your hormones, affecting your ability to conceive. Here are some warning signs:
⚠️ Irregular periods
⚠️ Low libido
⚠️ Mood swings
⚠️ Unexpected weight loss or gain

We discuss techniques to help ease tension and support fertility. Read on: https://shorturl.at/NtdRQ

06/11/2025

Northline Women's Health Center offers clinical breast exams as part of our breast cancer screening process.📋👩‍⚕️

We conduct visual and physical assessments to look for dimpling and lumps around your breasts, collarbone and armpits.

Learn more about our service and schedule your appointment: https://shorturl.at/CLAJO

06/09/2025

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06/06/2025

If you develop mastitis while breastfeeding, you may experience painful swelling in your breasts, ni**le discharge and fever.

Regular feedings and proper latching can reduce the risk of milk pooling, which can increase the risk of bacterial growth in your milk ducts.

This article has suggestions for at-home and medical treatments: https://shorturl.at/EUCa2

06/03/2025

Cytomegalovirus is an infection caused by a common virus that can have short- and long-term implications on infants.

It's passed through bodily fluids like saliva, urine, blood and breast milk. CMV can live in the body for a long time without causing noticeable problems.

However, it can present the following in newborns:
➡️ Low birth weight
➡️ Damaged retinas
➡️ Smaller head, or microcephaly
➡️ Seizures
➡️ Enlarged spleen

Learn how to protect yourself and your baby: https://shorturl.at/9fexh

06/03/2025

Tick bites are more common during spring and summer. This article has tips to help you stay safe and healthy.

The rates of Lyme disease have been rising steadily in recent years. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.