Different Types of Contraceptives and Their Effectiveness
By Dawn Kopel, MD
Contraceptives refer to a group of methods that prevent pregnancy, also known as birth control or contraception. Over the past...
Read moreHow to Handle Stress During Pregnancy
By Sharon Buchalter, PhD
Stress is defined as “the body’s reaction to any changes that require an adjustment or response.” The body’s reaction to...
Read more13 Pregnancy Myths That You Should Know About
By Maryam Beheshti, MD, FACOG
Will terrible heartburn guarantee your baby tons of hair and sideburns? Are coffee and your favorite foods off the menu?...
Read more10 Tips to Boost Vaginal Birth Recovery
By Sara Twogood, MD
The body goes through a complete metamorphosis during pregnancy to make room for another life inside it. The final act...
Read moreSecond Trimester of Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
By Naima Bridges, MD, MPH
The second trimester is referred to as the honeymoon phase of pregnancy because typically nausea improves and patients feel more...
Read moreEffective Ways to Recover Faster After a C-Section
By Sara Twogood, MD
A C-section is also called a cesarean delivery (1) or cesarean birth. It is the delivery of a baby through...
Read moreKnow the Discomforts of the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
By Gabriel Evaristo, MD
The process of nurturing a life inside you and giving birth puts great demands on your body. A pregnant woman...
Read moreMorning Sickness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Jovanni Neblett-Blackmon, MD
Morning sickness refers to nausea and vomiting experienced by childbearing women during the first trimester, which is mostly harmless but...
Read moreWhat to Expect During Normal Labor and Delivery
By Nicole Lee Plenty, MD, MPH, MS, FACOG
Vaginal delivery refers to the natural process of giving birth through the vagina. It is typically performed without the use...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care Tips for Morning Sickness
By Jovanni Neblett-Blackmon, MD
Morning sickness is a common problem that every pregnant woman is bound to face through the gestation period. However, mild...
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