Women's Health
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5 articles in Women's Health
Returning to Exercise After Birth: A Staged, Evidence-Led Approach
The six-week check is a clearance, not a starting line. Here is what the guidelines say about postpartum activity, how return is usually staged, and who to ask.
Nutrition During Pregnancy: What Changes, and by How Much
Pregnancy raises requirements for several nutrients far more than it raises energy needs. Here is what the evidence supports, what it does not, and where the numbers come from.
The Menstrual Cycle and Training: What the Evidence Does and Doesn't Support
Cycle-based training programmes promise more than the research delivers. Here is what the literature actually shows, why its quality is poor, and what is worth acting on.
Pregnancy Weight Gain: What the Guidelines Actually Say
The IOM ranges are set by pre-pregnancy BMI, not by weight during pregnancy. Here is where those numbers came from, what they do and do not predict, and why your target belongs to your care team.
Gestational Age Explained: Why Pregnancy Is Dated From Before Conception
Pregnancy is counted from the last menstrual period, a fortnight before conception. Here is why that convention exists, what Naegele's rule assumes, and why dating is a window.
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