Daily Life
11/15/2015
Evelyn Lewin
Doctor. Writer. Mother.
Australia
Evelyn Lewin is a freelance writer and GP with a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
You can contact her at [email protected]
Australia
Evelyn Lewin is a freelance writer and GP with a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
You can contact her at [email protected]
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Want to know what really happens before, during and after a pap smear? Dr Evelyn Lewin takes you behind the scenes.
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Millions of women forego their favourite foods for new year weight loss goals, but an eating technique used by Tibetan monks means you needn't be one of them, writes Dr Evelyn Lewin.
Smartphones, MP3s and the internet certainly make like easier but our yen for convenience has spawned a crop of new health conditions. Dr Evelyn Lewin investigates the causes and cures
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Evelyn Lewin investigates the polarising issue of homebirths
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Dr Evelyn Lewin explains what's on the menu for the next nine months as well as the foods that are best avoided until your little one arrives.
Often labelled a "silent killer", ovarian cancer has symptoms you should look out for. Learn to identify these symptoms and aim for early detection, writes Dr Evelyn Lewin.
Whether you're going for a drug-free birth or hanging out for an epidural, Dr Evelyn Lewin talks you through it.
It's the five pieces of advice every new mother who's had a positive birth swears by. Learn them now and start getting excited about meeting bub.
You’re smart and successful... and still feel like a failure? Evelyn Lewin has the cure for imposter syndrome
We live in a world obsessed with aesthetics, but what would "beauty" mean if you couldn't see?
Expecting your first bub can have you on high alert, but we're here to put your mind at ease
Cosmopolitan Pregnancy
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The term "heartbreak" conjures a picture of polishing off a box of two-ply and a packet of Tim Tams, but the condition may have more serious effects than Bridget Jone-style benders, writes Dr Evelyn Lewin.
Coming to terms with your changing body is easier if you know what to expect. Dr Evelyn Lewin explains all, so you can embrace this special time.
If you have a C-section with your first baby, it can have an effect on subsequent births. Here’s what you need to know
Every day past your due date can make you feel frustrated, deflated and confused, so here’s our guide to help you understand what’s happening
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Finding it hard to sleep or feeling super fatigued with your growing belly? You're not alone! Dr Evelyn Lewin offers some simple solutions.
With so many differing theories on vaccination, it can be difficult to know what's best for your bub. Dr Evelyn Lewin answers your questions.
They may seem like a simple way to help soothe unsettled bubs, but do dummies cause more issues than they solve? Dr Evelyn Lewin reports
Suffering from mild, moderate or even debilitating morning sickness? try Dr Evelyn Lewin's tips to help you get through this pregnancy phase.
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Dr Evelyn Lewin looks at recommendations on food and lifestyle for women who are pregnant or planning to have children. A healthy, varied diet full of all the usual goodies (vegetables, fruit, dairy, carbohydrates and protein) is best if you're pregnant. However, even the best pregnancy diet can't give you all the vitamins you need.
Toilet training is over, but your child still isn't dry at night. What's going on? Dr Evelyn Lewin investigates. Bed-wetting is a common childhood problem. From a medical point of view there is no absolute age at which a child should be dry at night, but most parents are concerned if their child is still wetting the bed after the age of six.
Middle-ear infections are one of the most common childhood illnesses, and a main reason why children are prescribed antibiotics. But are antibiotics always necessary, and what can be done if the infections keep returning? Dr Evelyn Lewin reports.
Television isn't simply the evil, one-eyed monster it's painted to be, says Dr Evelyn Lewin
Though distressing to witness, night terrors are a harmless sleep disturbance, writes Dr Evelyn Lewin.
Teething has been blamed for everything from irritability and fevers to diarrhoea. But what symptoms can it really cause? And what should you do for your child when they're teething? Dr Evelyn Lewin investigates
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a vast difference between having a cold and the flu. So how do these illnesses differ from one another? And, more importantly, what can you do to ensure your child stays well over winter?
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