Labor and delivery
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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.
Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels.
Baby poop: What to expect
Infant stool can have various colors and textures. Know what to expect in your newborn's diapers.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health conditions, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes seriously ill with COVID-19.
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Learn to treat and prevent recurrent cellulitis.
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
Coughing more after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
If you cough more than usual after you give up cigarettes, find out what it might mean and when to call the doctor.
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