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Who are midwives? One midwife describes her role
“With woman” is the literal meaning of the word midwife. That’s exactly how Katie Van…
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Menopause and heart disease: Are they connected?
Heart disease is the leading cause in female deaths. History tells us heart disease risk…
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5 tips on discussing sensitive topics with your provider
Achieving optimal health sometimes means discussing embarrassing health problems or issues that may make you…
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Is cancer treatment safe during pregnancy?
Cancer diagnosis during pregnancy is rare. However, breast cancer, cervical cancer and melanoma are the…
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Anemia: A surprising side effect of ulcers and heavy periods
Ulcers, colon polyps and heavy periods may be causing more than just discomfort. These and…
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Third trimester tips: Expect big changes in late pregnancy
At the same time your body is undergoing changes and your baby is rapidly growing,…
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Second trimester tips: Get ready to feel your baby move
The second trimester is exciting because you’ll start feeling fetal movement, and you can learn…
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Can you get your body back after pregnancy?
Truthfully, it depends. “Some women never get back to pre-pregnancy weight. Others lose baby weight…
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Pregnant women: Stay hydrated in the summer heat
Women who have been pregnant during a summer heat wave know it can be an…
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