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Medical Care During Pregnancy for Parents
The sooner in pregnancy good care begins, the better for the health of both moms and their babies. Here's what to expect.
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Rh Incompatibility During Pregnancy for Parents
If you just found out you're pregnant, one of the first tests you should expect is a blood-type test. This basic test determines your blood type and Rh factor, which may play an important role in your baby's health.
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Epidurals for Parents
Epidurals can make giving birth more calm, controlled, and comfortable. Find out more.
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What Does Pregnant Mean? for Kids
When a woman is pregnant, it means that there is a baby growing inside her.
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What Does Menstruation Mean? for Kids
Menstruation is a period — the 2 to 7 days each month that a girl or woman experiences menstrual flow.
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Breast Exams for Teens
It's rare for teen girls to have breast problems. But sometimes a doctor or nurse might think a breast exam is a good idea. Find out why, as well as what's involved in a breast exam.
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Inducing Labor for Parents
Find out why doctors may induce labor if you're past your due date, how it may be done, and how it may affect you and your baby.
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) In Kids for Parents
Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is the most common eye infection affecting kids. Learn more about pinkeye and how to prevent it from spreading.
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Ectopic Pregnancy for Parents
In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. If undiagnosed, as the pregnancy grows, it can burst the organ that contains it and endanger the mother's life.
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Natural Childbirth for Parents
Some women choose to give birth using no medications at all, relying instead on relaxation techniques and controlled breathing for pain. Get more information on natural childbirth.