Latest Women's Health Shows
Why Mom’s Mood Matters
Oct 9, 2014Babies can sense stress even before they’re born. Dr. Kirtly Jones, OB-GYN, explores animal studies and historic crises that point to developmental effects attributed to stressors. She talks about interventions, surrogates and the importance of showing your baby lots of love. ... Read More
Is Cell Phone Radiation Hurting Your Fetus?
Oct 2, 2014It seems that we’re adopting technology faster than we can assess the risks. Fetal exposure to electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and other sources is occurring with little understanding of potentially harmful effects. Dr. Kirtly Jones investigates the safety concerns with Patty Wood, exec ... Read More
Putting Your Fetus at Risk: Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy
Sep 25, 2014Drinking alcohol during pregnancy presents a risk for the fetus. OB-GYN Dr. Kirtly Jones provides some sobering statistics about the effects of an expectant mother drinking alcohol. ... Read More
Utah Researchers Looking for Pregnant Women to Participate in Screenings, Clinical Trials
Sep 18, 2014Cytomegalovirus is now the second most common virus, yet it remains largely misunderstood. CMV’s effect on fetal development can be catastrophic. Dr. Erin Clark, maternal-fetal medicine specialist explains what is known about the virus and how pregnant women can reduce their risk of contracting CM ... Read More
I Can't Grow My Hair Long – Am I Normal?
Sep 11, 2014You can’t seem to grow your hair any longer and you're probably pulling out the hair you do have wondering why. Dr. Kirtly Jones busts some common myths about hair growth (or lack thereof) and reveals the scientific reasoning for why a woman's hair is so important to her. She also discusses concer ... Read More
Rethinking How Much Weight to Gain During Pregnancy
Sep 4, 2014When you get pregnant, you need to eat for two, right? Dr. Kirtly Jones says otherwise. She reveals the most recent findings and explains the guidelines for pregnant moms of all shape and sizes. Find out where (on the scale) you belong. ... Read More
Sharp Drop in Strokes a Reason to Celebrate? Yes and No
Aug 28, 2014Men and women over age 65 have seen an incredible 50 percent drop in strokes over the last 20 years, but Dr. Kirtly Jones cautions against celebrating these seemingly phenomenal statistics as a complete victory for women’s health. She gives some tips for how women, who are often impacted as caregi ... Read More