One of the most pervasive myths about women’s health. You leave your smear test appointment congratulating yourself on having “had your STI check up”. When in reality, you did not get checked for STIs at all. Understanding the difference could be important for your health. A Pap smear (cervical screening) and an STI test are not the same thing. Sure they can be done on the same day, in the same clinic room, by the same doctor and even use a similar-looking tool. But they do n

Birth is remarkable regardless of how your baby arrives. If you’ve had a caesarean birth, you are recovering from major abdominal surgery while caring for your newborn baby. What a lot to deal with right?Good news, with a few simple tips and the correct support you can heal well from your operation and enjoy those special newborn moments with your baby. Caesarean births are one of the most common operations, with around 1 in 3 babies born by caesarean section in the UK. Wheth

Cervical cancer screening looks very different than it did decades ago. Two tests stand at the forefront of preventative care: the Pap smear and the HPV test. They both help prevent cervical cancer, but in different ways. It’s easy to misunderstand the tests or think they’re the same. However, they’re not. By learning what each test does, when to get it and how they differ, you can make educated choices about your health. Here’s what you need to know.  What Is a Pap Smear?...