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What to Expect When Going Into Labor

What to Expect When Going Into Labor

August 29, 2018

Finding out you’re pregnant for the first time can be exciting. And scary. And overwhelming. You will learn so much in the weeks and months to come. Besides picking out names, decorating a nursery, and planning for maternity leave, you’ll likely figure out pretty quickly how to deal with morning sickness as well as other […]

Incurable STDs

Incurable STDs

August 23, 2018

Learning that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI, sexually transmitted infection) is scary. Depending on the type of disease, you may deal with pain, unsightly discharge, and a list of other unpleasant symptoms. You’ll also deal with the embarrassment that comes with having to tell a partner or a person you just […]

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Do Senior Citizens Need to go to the OB-GYN?

August 20, 2018

As women, we spend our lives aware of the importance of seeing our OB-GYN regularly. Pelvic exams are as essential to our health as an adequate diet and the proper amount of sleep. Reproductive health is paramount. Anything having to do with changes in our menstruation cycle, vaginal discharge, birth control, pregnancy related issues, and […]

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6 Summer Tips for Expecting Mothers

July 25, 2018

People like to talk about the proverbial pregnancy glow. But let’s get real. No matter how happy you may be about expecting a little one, it can also be uncomfortable. And the discomfort can be exacerbated by the extra heat and humidity of the summer months. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to […]

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What is Congenital CMV?

July 21, 2018

Finding out that your baby is sick is one of the most gut-wrenching experiences in the life of a parent. Your children are the center of your universe and knowing that they are suffering is a lot to handle. It can be more overwhelming if the child is diagnosed with something you’ve never heard of, […]

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Pregnancy in Your 40s, What You Need to Know

July 15, 2018

Once upon a time, it was standard for most women to give birth during their 20s. It’s probably what your mom did and what many of your friends have done. However, as more women entered the workforce in the 80s and 90s, more women started to delay starting a family until well into their 30s. […]

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Can I Have Caffeine While Pregnant?

June 18, 2018

For many people, drinking coffee is as essential as drinking water or eating daily meals. In addition, sometimes, few things will hit the spot as well as an ice-cold soda or a box of chocolate truffles. But the same way most women can give up a glass of wine with dinner for the sake of […]

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Can You Get Pregnant During Menopause?

June 15, 2018

Once upon a time, it was common to see that most pregnant women were in their twenties. And while pregnancy in that decade is still common, it has also become the norm for women to wait until they are more established in their careers before starting a family. Or sometimes, they just don’t feel the […]

8 Things to do After Finding Out You're Pregnant

I Just Found Out I’m Pregnant. Now What?

May 25, 2018

Finding out you’re pregnant comes with so many emotions but whatever your immediate reaction is, the reality is that at some point, you’ll have to take a deep breath and figure out what to do next. 8 Things to do After Finding Out You’re Pregnant 1. Wait to announce your pregnancy. While you may want […]

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Do Ultrasounds Use Any Kind of Radiation Imaging?

May 21, 2018

Finding out you’re pregnant can be a joyous occasion, but after the celebrations, one thing becomes more important than anything else; making sure that the baby is healthy throughout the pregnancy. In addition to avoiding drinking, smoking, and particularly dangerous activities, it is reasonable to wonder whether ultrasounds use any kind of radiation imaging. The […]