Labor and delivery
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Flu shots: Especially important if you have heart disease
A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for anyone with heart disease. Find out why.
High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges
High blood pressure may affect sex. Talking openly with a health care provider about problems and possible solutions can help.
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
If blood pressure stays high, it can cause other health conditions. Find out more about these complications.
High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect
Find out what to expect during a high-risk pregnancy and learn steps you can take to stay healthy.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Prevention tips
Are you getting enough iron? Know how to spot the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy and how to prevent it.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
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