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Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Article | Updated on July 23, 2024
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
Article | Updated on December 2, 2022
Consider the risks of timing pregnancies too close together or too far apart.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Answer | Updated on July 6, 2024
Understand whether ending a pregnancy can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Article | Updated on March 7, 2024
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Answer | Updated on July 9, 2024
Trying to get pregnant? Learn about symptoms of ovulation
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
Answer | Updated on August 16, 2022
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of birth defects are low.
Exercise after pregnancy: How to get started
Article | Updated on March 13, 2024
Exercising after pregnancy can give you the energy you need to care for your baby. Follow these strategies to stay safe and motivated.
Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results?
Article | Updated on December 23, 2022
Wondering if you're pregnant? Know the pros and cons of home pregnancy testing.
Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first
Article | Updated on March 13, 2024
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.
Pregnancy after 35: Healthy pregnancies, healthy babies
Article | Updated on July 15, 2022
Pregnancy after 35 takes special care. Here's help giving your baby the best start.
Sex after pregnancy: Set your own timeline
Article | Updated on March 26, 2024
Thinking about sex after pregnancy? Follow these tips to heal and regain your passion.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Article | Updated on March 12, 2024
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Pregnancy after miscarriage: What you need to know
Article | Updated on March 6, 2024
Get answers to common questions about pregnancy after a miscarriage.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Answer | Updated on July 9, 2024
Despite claims of benefits, eating the placenta after giving birth can be harmful.
How to get pregnant
Article | Updated on December 11, 2021
Looking for tips on how to get pregnant? Here's help understanding how to maximize your fertility and when to talk to a doctor.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Article | Updated on July 22, 2022
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
1st trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Article | Updated on February 27, 2024
The first few months of being pregnant can bring physical and emotional changes, such as breast tenderness, nausea, anxiety and excitement.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Article | Updated on August 15, 2023
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Answer | Updated on July 9, 2024
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth
Article | Updated on December 27, 2023
Learn what to expect and how to manage vaginal soreness and discharge, sore breasts, mood changes, and more after a vaginal delivery.
C-section recovery: What to expect
Article | Updated on March 6, 2024
Learn how to manage healing from a C-section while caring for a newborn.
Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count
Article | Updated on January 9, 2024
Know what you can do to protect being able to get pregnant.
Healthy sperm: Improving your fertility
Article | Updated on May 13, 2022
You can take simple steps to have healthy sperm and improve your fertility.
Implantation bleeding: Common in early pregnancy?
Answer | Updated on April 19, 2022
Implantation bleeding is a common early pregnancy symptom. Understand why it happens.
Nausea during pregnancy: A good thing?
Answer | Updated on June 20, 2024
Morning sickness is common during pregnancy. Understand what nausea and vomiting might mean while you're pregnant.
Prenatal care: First trimester visits
Article | Updated on July 26, 2024
Prenatal care can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Here's an overview of first trimester visits.
Fetal development: The 1st trimester
Article | Updated on June 3, 2022
Fetal development begins before you even know you're pregnant. Here's what happens early on.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Article | Updated on August 2, 2022
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Article | Updated on March 27, 2024
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Video: The epidural block
Video | Updated on February 14, 2023
Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth.
Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment
Article | Updated on March 7, 2024
Know what you can do to preserve your fertility before cancer treatment.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
Answer | Updated on May 5, 2022
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Article | Updated on June 11, 2022
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Article | Updated on July 23, 2024
Learn what you can expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
Labor positions
Article | Updated on July 28, 2023
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
VBAC: Know the pros and cons
Article | Updated on December 3, 2022
VBAC — vaginal birth after cesarean — is possible for many women. Know what to consider before choosing this option for delivery.