Ruth (she/her) is a freelance health and wellness writer and certified nurse midwife living in Arizona. Besides Healthline, Ruth’s writing is featured in multiple media outlets, including Baby-Chick, Nurse.com, and Healthnews. She stays active with her two young children and three adult children. Besides her children, her joys include her grandson, hiking, international travel, scuba diving, flying, and any adventure you throw her way. Ruth is an avid reader and audiobook listener. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.