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Doula: Do you need a doula?
Find out how a doula might be helpful during pregnancy, childbirth and recovery.
Low milk supply: What causes it?
Find out what can affect your milk supply and how to boost it.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
Lupus: Can it cause hair loss?
Hair loss is common in lupus. Although distressing, it is usually temporary.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may worsen menopausal hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms.
Cordocentesis
Find out how this prenatal test uses umbilical cord blood to check for genetic disorders and infections.
Endometriosis: Risk factor for ovarian cancer?
Endometriosis and ovarian cancer are linked, but the relationship isn't straight cause and effect.
Mayo Clinic Minute What you need to know about stroke
Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain changes, so acting FAST is essential.
Prenatal yoga: What you need to know
Considering prenatal yoga? Find out about the basics and benefits of this popular workout.
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