Moms, Mammograms, and Breastfeeding
Can and should a breastfeeding mom get a mammogram? Getting a mammogram while breastfeeding is safe and possible, though there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Here’s what you should know:Read more
Can and should a breastfeeding mom get a mammogram? Getting a mammogram while breastfeeding is safe and possible, though there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Here’s what you should know:Read more
You have probably heard about the significance of the gut microbiome and its impact on different areas of health, but have you ever considered two other important microbiomes that are also closely linked to fertility and your health as a whole? Both the oral and vaginal microbiomes are two often under-recognized but significant contributors toRead more
Re-inventing Catholic healthcare without compromising timeless values MyCatholicDoctor is re-imagining Catholic healthcare to make it accessible & affordable without changing timeless values. Here’s the bottom line– Catholic healthcare can’t survive in 21st-century America unless:Read more
The intense itch of poison ivy is a unique suffering– some say it is worse than pain. The good news is that you CAN prevent the spread of poison ivy, and there are prescription treatments that really work. Can you spread poison ivy to other parts of your body? Is posion ivy contageous?Read more
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, and allergies can have similar symptoms but are distinct conditions with different causes and treatments. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:Read more
Anxiety disorders affect millions of individuals globally, impacting their daily lives and overall well-being. In this article, we’ll explore how anxiety can be treated using Catholic medical care, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates medical science with spiritual and moral principles.Read more
Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, Co-Founder of MyCatholicDoctor, explains the story behind its creation, the importance of receiving healthcare advice from someone who upholds the teachings of the Church, and the struggles Catholic health institutions face today.Read more
Our favorite family dinner is my husband’s homemade pizza, thin crust topped with mozzarella and Parmesan. But when that pizza hit the table, the fighting and jealousy would start. Eight little hands would scramble to get the biggest pieces and fill their plates before I had even sat down. One night, frustrated, I exclaimed, “WhyRead more
It’s hard to say my home is peaceful—we have five kids ages 9, 7, 4, 2, and 2 months. But 2 years ago we made intentional changes in our parenting that have brought peaceful moments to our daily life—kids working, cooking, and playing together without that screaming, jealousy and sibling rivalry that used to plagueRead more
True confession: the night before we left for our national park road trip my husband and I seriously considered cancelling the whole thing. On a total whim (and moment of fantasy) I had planned a six day, 1700 mile family road trip to Badlands National Park, Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse. Perhaps I was theRead more