by Shannon M. Clark | Mar 19, 2017 | Fertility
But what does getting a surrogate actually entail? First of all, while the term is often applied broadly, a true “surrogate” pregnancy uses the surrogate’s own eggs to create an embryo. It’s likely Kim is actually interested in a gestational carrier,...
by Shannon M. Clark | Mar 17, 2017 | Motherhood
You’ve probably heard that light exercise is helpful during your menstrual cycle, as it can relieve cramping and improve your mood. But the message around yoga is more complicated. Many instructors will tell those practicing to refrain from inverting if...
by Shannon M. Clark | Mar 15, 2017 | Motherhood
If you’ve ever had a yeast infection, I’m guessing you have every intention of avoiding them in the future. While they’re not necessarily dangerous, yeast infections are exceptionally uncomfortable. Most commonly characterized by an itching, burning...
by Shannon M. Clark | Mar 6, 2017 | Pregnancy
“I hadn’t had a cold in years, but when I was pregnant, I got a terrible one that lasted two weeks,” says Shannon M. Clark, M.D., an OB/GYN at UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas. “Growing a human inside of you takes a lot of your body’s energy, so it’s harder for you to...
by Shannon M. Clark | Mar 2, 2017 | Motherhood
It’s no secret that our environments influence the way we think, feel and act. Most people desire good health and for most people, their home is the environment they are most often surrounded by. Everyone deserves to a live happy, healthy life and can start by...
