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3 diet changes women over 50 should make right now
Your body changes as you age, so your diet needs to change, too. These tips from a Mayo Clinic wellness dietitian can help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.
Boost your calcium levels without dairy? Yes you can!
Which foods pack a healthy dose of calcium? There're plenty of options, even if you don't do dairy.
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.
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
Learn about how the HPV vaccine works, who needs it and what side effects to expect.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
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.
Pantry basics for a gluten-free holiday
Your favorite holiday dishes are back on the table, thanks to these gluten-free recipe substitutions from a Mayo Clinic chef.
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