Induction labor has become increasingly popular in the United States, but many new parents are unsure whether it’s a safe process. Induction labor, usually done with drugs or sometimes a balloon, is the process of accelerating labor and delivery when medically necessary or desired. It’s a potentially very effective way to induce labor, but it […]
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May
May
Stretch marks aren’t a sign that you did anything wrong, and they aren’t really on the surface of your skin at all. They form deeper down, in the middle layer of the skin, when it stretches faster than it can keep up with. That’s why they show up during the most normal and healthy of […]
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May
May
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovaries, and they can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Though most cysts are benign, they can still lead to severe pelvic pain, discomfort, and in rare cases, ovarian cancer. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for ovarian cysts is essential for the maintenance of […]
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Questions to Ask at Your First Prenatal Visit (and How to Get the Most From Each Appointment)
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Apr
Apr
The biggest reason people leave an OB appointment wishing they’d gotten more out of it usually isn’t the provider. It’s that the questions they actually cared about surfaced in the car on the way home. Prenatal visits move quickly, and the appointments later in pregnancy can be especially short. Walking in with a written list […]
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Apr
Apr
When you visit your OBGYN, it’s important to have a comprehensive conversation about your health and any concerns you may have. Unfortunately, it’s easy to get distracted and forget to ask the important questions that can help you maintain your well-being. But not to worry, we’ve created a “must ask” list of key questions that […]
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Oct
Oct
A Pap smear takes about a minute, and it’s one of the most effective cancer-prevention tools in modern medicine. It doesn’t just catch cervical cancer early. It catches the cell changes that come years before cancer, when they’re easy to monitor or treat, which is why regular screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths. If […]
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Oct
Oct
The number that surprises most new parents isn’t the crib or the car seat. It’s what a baby costs before they even come home, and what the first year adds up to once everything is counted. Recent estimates put the average first year of raising a baby somewhere around $21,000 to $36,000, depending on where […]
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Oct
Oct
If you’ve been told that hormone therapy causes weight gain, here’s something that might surprise you: the research doesn’t back that up. That single worry keeps a lot of people from a treatment that could genuinely help with the hot flashes, night sweats, and sleepless nights of menopause. Hormone therapy isn’t right for everyone, but […]
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Oct
Oct
A lot of people use “pelvic exam” and “Pap smear” as if they’re the same thing, and they often happen at the same visit, but they’re actually two different things. A pelvic exam is a physical check of your reproductive organs. A Pap smear is a lab test for cervical cell changes. Knowing what a […]
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Oct
Oct
There’s no single best birth control method, only the one that fits your body, your life, and your plans. Some people want something they can stop anytime because kids are on the horizon. Others want to set it and forget it for years. Some care most about avoiding hormones, and some about the lowest possible […]
