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Joys & Scars: The Realities of Cesarean Birth

A surgeon, pelvic floor therapist and mother share their expertise.

Mar 28, 2023 •

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December 2022

Your Pelvic Floor: Why it Matters (Even if You've Never Given Birth)

Is peeing when I sneeze normal? What exactly IS a Kegel? How can a strong pelvic floor improve my sex life? Your questions, answered by the pros.

Dec 1, 2022 •

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September 2022

What in the Word?

It’s 2022. When will the medical industry retire outdated terminology like "geriatric pregnancy" and "hostile uterus"?

Sep 30, 2022 •

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July 2022

Tearing During Childbirth: What I Wish I'd Known

How can increased knowledge about the risks of tearing prepare people for a successful physical and emotional recovery?

Jul 30, 2022 •

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May 2022

Navigating 'The Lightyears'

What’s really going on with our bodies in our 30s and 40s?

May 22, 2022 •

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April 2022

Monthly Thread: Tips, Tricks & Techniques for Conquering Cramps

We recently published an issue of Body of Knowledge that was all about breaking the patterns of shame and misinformation around our menstrual cy…

Apr 12, 2022 •

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March 2022

Breaking the Cycle

What we need to know about our periods and how we can better support the next generation. By Body of Knowledge Editor-in-Chief, Mia Clarke.

Mar 29, 2022 •

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