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Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first
Are you pregnant? Tender breasts, nausea and fatigue are just a few early symptoms of pregnancy. Find out about these and less obvious pregnancy signs.
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women
Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other factors to consider before making a decision.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Spermicide
Learn how to use this type of birth control that prevents pregnancy by killing or immobilizing sperm so that the sperm can't fertilize an egg.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats, may increase your heart disease risk.
Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.
Slide show: Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. See illustrations of various degrees of vaginal tears and treatment tips.
Slide show: Pregnancy stretches
Know how to relieve aches and pains as your pregnancy progresses.
Slide show: Labor positions
Consider positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
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