Labor and delivery
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3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Third trimester pregnancy can bring Braxton Hicks contractions, backaches and hemorrhoids as you await the start of labor.
Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Get the facts and find out why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
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.
Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after the surgery
Wondering what your diet will be like after your surgery? Learn which foods will help you heal and lose weight safely.
Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infections
Learn how to protect against bacteria, viruses and infections.
Headaches and hormones: What's the connection?
Headaches are part of life for many people. Understand how hormones can play a role.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
How opioid use disorder occurs
Opioids act on the brain in powerful and potentially dangerous ways. Find out why no one is safe from opioid use disorder and learn what raises the risk.
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.
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