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Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count
Know what you can do to protect being able to get pregnant.
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.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Know how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Pregnancy stretches
Learn stretches that can help ease aches and pains during pregnancy.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first
Are you pregnant? Tender breasts, nausea and fatigue are just a few early symptoms of pregnancy. Find out about these and less obvious pregnancy signs.
Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap
Women are diagnosed with depression more often than men are. Discover what factors may contribute to that increased risk.
Mesh in female pelvic reconstructive surgery
Find out about the risks and benefits of using surgical mesh to treat pelvic floor disorders.
Fetal development: The 1st trimester
Fetal development begins before you even know you're pregnant. Here's what happens early on.
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