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What to do when your vagina is having an off day
We’ve all felt it before, some days you just feel off. Whether it’s an itch, a strange smell or even burning, sometimes your vagina has an off day. What does an off day for your vagina mean?

The indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and maternal mortality
In a modeling study published in The Lancet, Global Health on May 12th 2020, authors estimated how the COVID-19 pandemic will indirectly increase maternal and child mortality...

The Fourth-Trimester and the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
Many women have felt unprepared for the physical and emotional difficulties brought on during the postpartum period. The “fourth trimester” (or the first three months after childbirth)...

What to Do About a Yeast Infection and Period Double Whammy
Getting your period during a pandemic is like a movie scene where characters acknowledge their plight and say, “At least things can’t get worse.” Getting a yeast infection and period...

A Q&A Recap re: Pregnancy & COVID-19
During a webinar hosted by TOTUM Women and Not Safe for Mom Group, Dr. Shirazian answered questions related to pregnancy and the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Breastfeeding and Coronavirus: A Summary of Guidelines
You might feel like there’s a lot of conflicting information circulating about breastfeeding an infant or caring for a newborn if you’ve tested positive for the coronavirus.

New York Magazine: What we know about COVID-19 & Pregnancy
In March, hospitals across the country began banning spouses, partners, and other visitors from labor and delivery rooms in the hope of reducing the spread of the coronavirus.

Virtual Mom-to-Be Talk/Q&A with Mom Crew and Dr. Shirazian
As we have all witnessed over these past few weeks, pandemics can be unpredictable and can have devastating consequences on the health and economic well-being...

How Does Your Menstrual Cycle Flow?
While most women are familiar with the general patterns of their menstrual cycle, it never hurts to get a refresher on what is actually going inside your body during your cycle.