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Choosing a birth control pill
Wondering which birth control pill is best for you? Weigh the risks and benefits of the different types of birth control pills.
Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way
Osteoporosis weakens your bones, but you can still exercise — in fact, you should.
Prenatal care: 2nd trimester visits
Prenatal care can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Here's an overview of second trimester visits.
C-section recovery: What to expect
Learn how to manage healing from a C-section while caring for a newborn.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Does pregnancy affect symptoms?
Learn how pregnancy can affect rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Delaying your period with hormonal birth control
Delaying your period is possible if you use an extended or continuous method of birth control. Find out how you can have more control over your menstrual cycle.
Bladder control: Medications for urinary problems
If you've tried lifestyle changes and you still have bladder control problems, medication might help.
High blood pressure and pregnancy: Know the facts
Concerned about high blood pressure during pregnancy? Find out what you can do to reduce your risk of complications.
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