Infant health
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Flu shot in pregnancy: Is it safe?
Will you be pregnant during flu season? A flu shot is safe — and it protects both you and your baby.
Air travel with infant: Is it safe?
Planning for air travel with an infant? Know how air travel can affect a newborn's ears and breathing, and what you can do to keep your baby comfortable.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand if an elective abortion can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Vaginal dryness after menopause: How to treat it?
Low-dose estrogen therapy, vaginal moisturizers and vaginal lubricants are among treatments for this condition and the discomfort it causes.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating your placenta after giving birth can be harmful to you and your baby.
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins: Why they might not be suitable if you're not pregnant.
Natural breast enhancement: Do supplements work?
Breast enhancement supplements haven't been proved effective and could cause side effects.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
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