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Prenatal care: 1st trimester visits
Prenatal care can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Here's an overview of first trimester visits.
VBAC: Know the pros and cons
VBAC — vaginal birth after cesarean — is possible for many women. Know what to consider before choosing this option for delivery.
Rectovaginal fistula
This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
Preterm labor
Going into labor before your due date is serious, but knowing the risk factors and how to manage them can help.
2nd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Second trimester pregnancy often brings welcome relief from nausea, breast tenderness and other pregnancy symptoms.
Bed rest during pregnancy: Get the facts
What's the difference between bed rest and pelvic rest during pregnancy? Are there benefits? Understand the recommendations and how to cope.
Children and gender identity: Supporting your child
Learn how to talk to children about their internal sense of gender. Also find out how to support their gender expression and advocate for them.
Depression during pregnancy: You're not alone
Depression during pregnancy often goes unrecognized. Understand the risk factors for and signs and symptoms of this condition.
Video: HSG test for female infertility
Video animation shows the HSG test — an X-ray study to identify causes of female infertility.
Vaginal fistula
Learn about this unusual opening that forms between the vagina and another organ.
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