Newborn health
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High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect
Find out what to expect during a high-risk pregnancy and learn steps you can take to stay healthy.
Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth
Learn what to expect and how to manage vaginal soreness and discharge, sore breasts, mood changes, and more after a vaginal delivery.
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.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
2nd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Second trimester pregnancy often brings welcome relief from nausea, breast tenderness and other pregnancy symptoms.
Mesh in female pelvic reconstructive surgery
Find out about the risks and benefits of using surgical mesh to treat pelvic floor disorders.
Fetal ultrasound
Look at ultrasound images and learn how to understand what you're seeing.
Pregnancy exercises
Learn exercises that can improve your core strength and muscle tone during pregnancy.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Breastfeeding and medications: What's safe?
Understand which medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.
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