Health Touches

When your pregnancy is considered full term, traditionally at 38 to 42 weeks, your doctor or midwife may suggest a procedure called “stripping” or “sweeping” of the membranes to naturally induce labor. This procedure takes just a few moments but can be quite painful, with lots of pressure and pulling sensations from inside your cervix. […]

One of the most difficult aspects of psychological (non-physical) violence is that it is so hard to identify. People in psychologically violent relationships tend to see things from the perspective of the abuser (whether that is a spouse, a family member, a co-worker, or a supervisor) because doing so is a key way of […]