Labor and delivery
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Heavy menstrual bleeding
Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Breast lump or breast changes: Early evaluation is essential
Find out how a breast lump or breast change is evaluated for breast cancer.
Mental illness in children: Know the signs
It can be hard to tell the difference between typical behavior and symptoms of mental illness in children. Find out what to look for and when to act.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Does pregnancy affect symptoms?
Learn how pregnancy can affect rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Knowing if you have COVID-19, a cold, the flu or seasonal allergies isn't easy. Find out about the differences between these illnesses.
Video: The epidural block
Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth.
Video: An asthma attack
What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
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