Labor and delivery
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Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women
Find out how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
How to use opioids safely
Opioids are sometimes the right treatment for pain, but they're never without risk. Get in front of opioid dangers by planning for your safety before you start these drugs.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Home safety tips: Preparing for Alzheimer's caregiving
Understand the home safety tips that can help prevent harm to a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
Herd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
To protect groups of people over time, it helps to know what level of recovery or vaccination in a population makes it hard for a germ to spread.
Helping baby sleep through the night
Help your baby sleep through the night.
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