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3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Third trimester pregnancy can bring Braxton Hicks contractions, backaches and hemorrhoids as you await the start of labor.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results?
Wondering if you're pregnant? Know the pros and cons of home pregnancy testing.
How do COVID-19 antibody tests differ from diagnostic tests?
Antibody testing shows whether you've had the COVID-19 virus in the past. It's not the same as testing to see whether you have the virus now.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Video: Ovulation
Ovulation — the release of an egg from an ovary — occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle. See how it happens.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Vaginal bleeding
Bleeding from your vagina that's different from your period might signal a problem. Learn about possible causes and when you should see a doctor.