Labor and delivery
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Hypnobirthing: How does it work?
Hypnobirthing — A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses this method of easing pain during childbirth.
Doula: Do you need a doula?
Find out how a doula might be helpful during pregnancy, childbirth and recovery.
Sjogren's syndrome: Can it cause recurrent UTIs?
Sjogren's syndrome isn't thought to cause UTIs, but it may cause other urinary conditions.
Low milk supply: What causes it?
Find out what can affect your milk supply and how to boost it.
Endometriosis: Risk factor for ovarian cancer?
Endometriosis and ovarian cancer are linked, but the relationship isn't straight cause and effect.
Diabetes and foot care
Learn what you can do to protect your feet if you have diabetes.
Fetal macrosomia
When a baby in utero grows much larger than average for gestational age, it can lead to complications during childbirth for both mother and baby.
Microcephaly
Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.
Molluscum contagiosum
Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.
Slide show: Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. See illustrations of various degrees of vaginal tears and treatment tips.
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