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Prenatal testing: Is it right for you?
Here's help making an informed decision about prenatal testing.
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women
Find out how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
Learn about how the HPV vaccine works, who needs it and what side effects to expect.
Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after the surgery
Wondering what your diet will be like after your surgery? Learn which foods will help you heal and lose weight safely.
Breast implants: Saline vs. silicone
Trying to decide on a type of breast implants? Here are some answers to common questions.
The reality of menopause weight gain
Find out what causes menopause weight gain, and learn about ways you may be able to minimize it.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Headaches and hormones: What's the connection?
Headaches are part of life for many people. Understand how hormones can play a role.
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.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
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