Women's Health

For pregnant women with anxiety or depression, what are the risks to medicating?

The final countdown: 5 ways to pass the time when you’re waiting for your baby

Katie_Gagnon_Iron

More men are using antidepressants, but many factors still keep them from seeking mental health help

Online petitions urge Amtrak stations to make sanitary breastfeeding facilities

CHOP study finds new mothers see wider connotation for 'breastfeeding'

Drexel study finds link between autism, antidepressant use in pregnant women

Internet yoga star reignites debate over corporate body shaming

07122017_AloYoga_Mothers_Day_IG

For Pennsylvania women, online service delivers birth control to your door

Thousands attend Race for the Cure to continue Mother's Day tradition in Philly

051417_komen_philly

Penn Medicine holding free event for mammograms, cervical cancer screenings

Bill progresses in Pa. Senate to cut state funding to Planned Parenthood

BINTO brings fertility products and knowledge to women's doorsteps

BINTO

Pennsylvania Republican introduces bill threatening state funding for Planned Parenthood

Penn study finds teen trauma raises depression risk in menopause

Three things you should do to support your bestie when she is pregnant

032117_katiesbaby_kg

New Eagles WR Torrey Smith once opened up about family's health scare

Philly woman throws boobs a goodbye bash before double mastectomy

Penn surgeon develops procedure to help address physical, emotional scars of female genital mutilation

Pharmaceuticals

Women fear drug they used to halt puberty led to health problems

Temple announces 24-hour campus partnership with Philly rape crisis center

Stock_Carroll - Temple University Campus Liacouras Walk

Kenney says he's already 'deeply disappointed' in Trump

12232015_jim_kenney

More women are smoking marijuana during pregnancy, but is it safe?

Philly woman: Toomey staffer told me mentioning period was 'graphic'

Study: Having an abortion doesn't raise risk of mental illness – nor does being denied one

The last drop from my breast: Reflections on child-led weaning

Mom Son Connect 08032019

Losing the baby weight: Working out and shedding 45 pounds after delivery

The joys of breastfeeding: How my son gave me one of the greatest gifts of motherhood

katie gagnon Breastfeeding

A few things this first-time mother discovered during 30 hours of labor and delivery

2Katie_Gagnon_Delivery

Packing for the hospital: what to bring for labor and delivery

2Katie_Gagnon_Delivery

The waiting game: Frustration and anticipation when baby does not arrive on the due date

Last-minute decisions before the baby arrives: Cord blood banking, SIDS monitors and circumcision

Five things I wish I knew before my pregnancy

Katie_Gagnon_WishIKnew

Exercise and pregnancy: Overcoming fatigue and satisfying the desire to stay active

Katie_Gagnon_Exercise

Writing your own birth plan: laissez-faire or overprepared?

Katie_Gagnon_BirthPlan

Delivery room drama: party or private?

Pregnancy and iron deficiency

Katie_Gagnon_Iron

#BumpDay: Raising awareness about the need for worldwide maternal health care

Katie_Gagnon_BumpDay

When the baby dies: Advice for birth doulas who companion the bereaved

AmyWrightGlenn_BirthDoula

A terrible match: My pregnancy and my migraines

Katie_Gagnon_011

Can a bra detect breast cancer? It's in the works

previous Page 12 of 13 next

E-bike helmets safety

E-bikes are causing more brain injuries. Wearing the right helmet can make a big difference,...

For many men, mental health recovery is not a straight path forward

Roxborough Acute Rehab

Roxborough Memorial Hospital's inpatient rehabilitation: A beacon of excellence

fruit flies trap

Summer is peak time for fruit — and for fruit flies

Catnip Deet Mosquitoes

Catnip lotion is as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, study says

Purchased - Female hands cut avocado on wooden working surface in kitchen at the home stock photo

Build healthy habits that actually stick

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved