Midwives play an important role in the birthing experience, should a pregnant woman choose to have a midwife. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with certified nurse midwife Celeste Thomas about the training and knowledge needed to become a midwife. Learn how a midwife can help you during pregnancy.

Menopause commonly comes with symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, and headaches. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, an acupuncturist, about acupuncture and herbal medicines, and how the two can help women with menopause. Learn about the options available for alternative and complementary medicines for women experiencing menopause.

Health is more than just your physical wellbeing. Health is more than how many steps you’ve walked or how many calories you’ve eaten for the day. The Center of Excellence in Women’s Health at University of Utah Health defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.” Women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the seven domains of women’s health and why it's actually unhealthy to be obsessed with your health.

Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer in women 15 to 30 years of age. Though lumps in the thyroid are common, only 5 to 10 percent of lumps are cancer. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the risk factors for thyroid cancer—the majority of which women can't change—but also discusses why thyroid cancer is one of the most curable kinds of cancers.

If you're having trouble sleeping and ran out of sleeping pills, is it okay to 'borrow' a pill or two from a friend? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains why it is never ideal to 'borrow' any sort of medication from other people, regardless of the situation.

Periods are part of the health burden of being a woman. And while heavy periods are common for women most of the time, other times it could be a sign of a more serious health concern. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about why unusual heavy periods could be a sign of something as serious as blood cancer. Find out when you should seek medical attention if you're having heavy periods.

Headaches can often stop you from going about your day because of the pain it can cause. But as painful as they can be, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says headaches are common—if they occur less than twice a weekly. If your headaches are coming in more than twice a week, that is not normal. Learn what might be triggering your headaches and how to prevent them from happening in the first place.

For ages, women have found natural ways for coping with monthly menstrual cramps. A hot water bottle is a classic natural remedy. Same with a hot bath. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones suggests a number of common natural treatments for period pains, along with some other, perhaps lesser known remedies.

If you knew you had a genetic illness that could pass onto your biological children, do you know what options are available to prevent transmission? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explores some of the techniques available to parents that can prevent genetic disease in the embryo, as well as new groundbreaking research into new potentials offered by the CRISPR gene editor.

When you're pregnant and eating for two, a healthy diet becomes much more critical. Unpasteurized milk and cheese? Nope. Fish? OK. Sugars? Don't overdo it. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones helps you learn the dos and don'ts for keeping a healthy diet during pregnancy.