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Books by Dr. Aviva

Read my bestsellers and classics to help with your lifestyle changes and make a difference that can help you feel like yourself again!

Being a woman is not a diagnosis.

Period Problems • PMS • PCOS • Endometriosis • Fertility Challenges Acne • IBS • Hot Flashes • Vaginal Dryness •  Low Sex Drive • Anxiety and More

Within us is an ancient blueprint meant to orchestrate our hormones – the interconnecting pathways between our brain, ovaries, uterus, and even vagina, with our thyroid and adrenal glands, digestive, detoxification, and immune systems. 

Featuring a six-week program for realigning these pathways & personalized protocols for getting to the root causes of key hormonal and gynecologic problems, while addressing symptoms, Hormone Intelligence is the exhale you've been waiting for. Written by a woman MD and midwife, for women, get your copy and let’s get you started on this groundbreaking action plan, that has already helped thousands of women transform their health and feel at home in their body again.

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More Books by Dr. Aviva

The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution

Get out of symptom overwhelm. It’s time to take back your health – and your life!​ The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution teaches you to easily identify your personal root causes of these symptoms and guides you through a natural 5-Step drug-free protocol to reverse them in as little as two weeks!
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Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health

Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health is an evidence-based book that blends the art and science of women’s health, botanical medicine, and conventional medicine from my perspective as an herbalist-midwife-MD, with contributions from expert colleagues.
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Naturally Healthy Babies and Children

I wrote this book in the 1980s when I was in my 20’s and my own children were small. Like my midwifery clients, I wanted my children to enjoy excellent health and didn’t want to expose them to unnecessary medical interventions if and when they did get sick.
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Natural Health
After Birth

I remember well how lovely — and emotionally tumultuous — those first days, weeks, and months as a new momma can be, whether it’s your first baby or your fourth!
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The Natural Pregnancy Book

As a pregnant momma I had so many questions — how to eat naturally and meet my baby’s needs, which herbs and supplements are safe for nausea, restless legs, and other concerns, how to prepare for birth, what about sex during pregnancy….you name it.
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Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent’s Guide

Deciding whether or when to vaccinate is one of the most important–and stressful—health-care decisions you have to make. Like many parents you are probably confused and concerned about vaccine safety, whether, when, and how to give vaccines, and don’t know what information to rely on for answers.
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On my website you'll find articles, courses, and a ton that you can do on your own to take back your health. And if you’ve always wanted to have an inner circle of women – full of connection and support – plus the information you’re looking for along your journey, you’re in the right place! Many of my courses have built-in communities – and also stay tuned for the Membership Pathways – coming soon!

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Did you know that cervical exams are not actually Did you know that cervical exams are not actually necessary in a healthy labor and birth?

In one study, skilled midwives listened to audio recordings or watched muted videos of laboring women—and were able to accurately assess where each woman was in her labor journey without ever doing a cervical check. Our bodies speak volumes when we’re truly attuned to them.

Routine exams have become part of the over-medicalization of birth. Yet they:

👉🏼 Can’t tell you when labor will start
👉🏼 Can’t predict how long your labor will last
👉🏼 Are performed far more often than necessary

While sometimes useful—for understanding dilation, fetal descent, or head position—they also come with real risks: increased infection, premature rupture of membranes, and emotional stress.

Most importantly: cervical exams are a medical procedure, and they require your explicit consent.

If you hear:
⚠️ “I’m just going to check you now…”
⚠️ “Scooch down so I can check you…”
⚠️ “Let’s see how that cervix is doing…”

That is not informed consent. Consent must be asked for, clearly explained, and freely given. Anything less undermines your bodily autonomy—and reflects a long-standing pattern in modern obstetrics of ignoring women’s instincts and agency.

Here’s what to remember:
👉🏼 Want the exam? You get to say yes.
👉🏼 Unsure? Ask why it’s needed—then decide.
👉🏼 Not feeling it? Say, “No thanks, I’ll let you know when I’m ready.”

Your body. Your rules.

Want more evidence-based tools to advocate for yourself in birth—without having to learn it all at 2AM?

✨ Join me inside MamaPathway—my online course to help you reclaim your power, prepare your mind and body for birth, and make informed decisions every step of the way.

Link in bio to learn more ❤️
In so many cultures, getting older is considered p In so many cultures, getting older is considered powerful and blessed. Elders are revered and respected.

So WTH happened here in the US? An actual campaign of systematic ageism that began after WW2 so we could move older people out of the workforce. Portrayal of ‘older women’ as hags or “old witches” in movies. Marketing of an endless array of “anti-aging” products/procedures that make us feel insecure about getting older.

When I’m in Europe traveling, I can see the cultural differences in ‘older’ women - the swag, style, natural beauty, sensuality, and confidence of women in their 50s and over...

So here’s my advice - if you want to live a long life - getting older is gonna’ happen! OWN IT - in fact, EMBRACE THE F’CK out of it.

Once you settle into the fact of it you’ll realize getting older is amazing because:
💋You truly stop giving a f*ck about what anyone thinks of you anymore.
💋You’re more comfortable in your own skin
💋You appreciate your body so much more
💋You feel more comfortable taking time for yourself
💋You know that other women are your allies not your competition
💋You might be more resourced and can make more choices about travel, etc.
💋S*x keeps getting better (that’s a statistical fact, too!)
💋You’ve got decades of lived experience and wisdom
💋 You’re still here and crushing it! And you know it’s never to late to start new things, too!

Another thing we don’t value about getting older in American culture? WOMEN’S WISDOM. So trust your knowing, your wisdom, and your INTUITION which just gets stronger with time!

Okay dear women of any age - let’s hear it:
👉🏼What freaks you out the most about getting older (believe me I’ve done my processing about this, too!)
👉🏼What upsides would you add to my list?
👉🏼Drop your words in the comments.

I’m listening...and excited to hear what you think!

💋 Dr. A.

#perimenopause #menopause #womenshealthmatters #selflovefirst #bodypositivity #ageism #womenofacertainage #womenover40 #womenover50
Navigating the world of contraceptives can be over Navigating the world of contraceptives can be overwhelming with so many options available. From non-hormonal IUDs that last up to 12 years to the birth control pill, fertility awareness methods, and reliable condoms, it’s tough to decide which one is best with so much information out there. It can be overwhelming to sift through everything and determine what works best for you. Exploring these choices and consulting with your healthcare provider can help you find a more comfortable and tailored solution. ⁠
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Get all your answers in my article and podcast “How to Choose the Best Form of Birth Control for You” on my blog at avivaromm.com
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#HormoneHealth #BirthControl #WomensHealth #HealthAwareness
Weight gain during perimenopause & menopause is a Weight gain during perimenopause & menopause is a worry for many women and the desire for quick solutions like GLP-1s (ie Ozempic) is understandable.

While there is a place for GLP1s in weight loss and diabetes care, the fact is - women are seen as a gold mine for these meds. In 2023 Hims/Hers spent $145 million in just one quarter on weight loss marketing!

It’s important to know the whole truth about these medications.

◬ Pros of GLP-1s:

1. Weight Loss: SGLP-1s can help individuals lose 20% or more of their body weight offering significant support for those struggling with weight

2. Cardiovascular Health: GLP-1s may reduce heart disease risks, in addition to weight loss

3. Fertility Support: GLP-1s show promise for women with PCOS, improving fertility outcomes

4. Menopause & Bone Health: In menopause, GLP-1 weight loss may reduce strain on joints & improve metabolism

But....
◬ Cons of GLP-1s:

• GI Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & constipation are common

• Pancreatitis, Gallstones & possible thyroid problems may result from use

• Bone Density Loss: Especially for menopausal women, rapid weight loss can worsen bone density issues

• Mental Health Concerns: Rapid weight changes may worsen body image issues, disordered eating, or depression

• Hypoglycemia: Can cause dangerously low blood sugar when taken with diabetes meds

Plus: You might gain the weight back after stoping GLP-1s: They suppress appetite regulation in the brain. Once stopped hunger & cravings return making it difficult to maintain weight loss.

• So are we prioritizing quick fixes over healthy solutions?

• Are we taking the women’s hormones and stress into consideration with weight struggles?

• And in a world where women are already battling unrealistic beauty standards, aggressive promotion of quick-fix weight loss isn’t good for our mental health.

I’d love to hear what think on these big topics. Dish below...

#ozempic #weightlossforwomen #diabetes #hormonebalance #hormoneimbalances #hormoneintelligence #womenshealth
 

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