Health & Baby Medical Reference
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Pros and Cons of Disposable Diapers
Is it safe to use disposable diapers on your baby? Learn more about the pros and cons, including the most common concerns of disposable diapers.
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Tips for Camping With a Baby
Follow these tips to help make camping with a baby easier.
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Blood in Breast Milk: What to Do
If you find blood in your breast milk, you may have concerns. Learn about the causes, what to do, and more.
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Remedies to Relieve Morning Sickness
Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your morning sickness symptoms and speed up your recovery.
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Best Exercises for Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
Exercising can help you relieve SPD. Learn the best exercises for symphysis pubis dysfunction, how to get started, and how to reduce pain.
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Safe Workouts for Your Third Trimester
Exercise can be healthy for you and your baby during your third trimester. Find out how physical activity helps, the safest workouts for pregnancy, and which ones to avoid.
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Preeclampsia at Each Stage of Pregnancy
If your blood pressure spikes while you’re pregnant, it could cause serious problems for you and your baby. Here’s a look at the symptoms and possible complications of preeclampsia at each stage of pregnancy.
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Types of Midwives
Many women use a midwife during pregnancy. There are many types of midwives, and each one is a bit different. Find out which midwife may be best for you and your baby.
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How to Sleep Better During Your Third Trimester
Getting restful sleep can be a challenge during your third trimester of pregnancy. Find out the reasons, and what you can do to sleep better.
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The Vertex Position: What to Know
There are many different positions that your baby can be in during birth. The vertex position is usually the safest position. Find out what your doctor can do to help your baby have a healthy birth if they’re in another position.
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Prodromal Labor
Contractions are a major sign of labor, but sometimes their arrival doesn’t mean what you think. Learn more about how to tell if you’re having true labor.
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Baby Crowning: How It Happens and What It Feels Like
Crowning is an important moment during labor that signals the start of your baby’s delivery. Learn more about how it happens and what it feels like.
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Foods to Eat During Your Third Trimester
Your baby is growing quickly in the third trimester, and the food you eat is important for their development. Learn more about the nutrients you and your little one need.
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Tips for Swollen Feet During Pregnancy
Swelling happens often during pregnancy, but lifestyle changes can help. Learn more about some at-home remedies.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis in Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, your risk of blood clots increases. Find out more about DVT in pregnant women and how you can prevent or manage it.
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Cancer During Pregnancy
Most women who have cancer, or have survived it, can give birth to healthy babies. Learn more about how cancer and its treatments could affect your pregnancy.
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Contractions: What You Need to Know About
Find out why they hurt so much and when they're a sign you're in labor.
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Getting Pregnant After Birth Control
What does it take to get pregnant after you’ve stopped using birth control? Here’s what you can expect based on the method you’ve used.
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Breastfeeding an Infant With Cows’ Milk Allergy
If your GP or an allergy specialist has confirmed that your infant has a cows’ milk allergy, also known as cows' milk protein allergy, no doubt you will wish to ensure that your baby's diet is free of the protein in cows' milk that causes their symptoms.
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The Truth About Sexual Positions and Getting Pregnant
No specific sex position is proven to improve your odds of getting pregnant. But some ways may be better than others.
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Getting Pregnant After 35
Wondering about your chances for motherhood in your mid-30s and beyond? Here’s how your odds stack up.
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Ectopia Cordis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
This extremely rare birth defect, where the heart develops outside of the body, is often fatal, but surgery enables some babies to live for years.
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What Is a Cystic Hygroma?
This rare kind of cyst is usually seen in babies and may cause some problems as they grow, but doctors can remove it with surgery.
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External Cephalic Version (ECV)
External cephalic version is a procedure that turns your unborn baby into a headfirst position for birth. Find out how it’s done and what it’s like.
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The Truth About Vaginal Seeding: Does It Work?
Vaginal seeding is touted as a way to boost your newborn’s immune system health. But research is murky on how safe it is and whether it works.
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