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A Pap test is an important screening in the early detection of cervical cancer. Did you know the frequency and type is dependent on age and health history? Read the current recommendations.

Back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. Get tips to ease pain, and learn when to consult a health care professional.

Flu season usually starts in the fall. Learn how the influenza vaccine reduces hospitalization during pregnancy and can protect the baby from the flu after birth.

Laughing during labor? Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, won’t cause hysterical laughing during labor. Learn more about this childbirth pain relief option.

Urinary incontinence is common among men and women. Follow these tips to lessen the burden of managing your condition and improve symptoms.

Before your baby is born, you should create a plan leading up to delivery and immediately following birth. Get answers to frequently asked questions about a birth plan.

Infertility can cause stress, affecting relationships with partners, friends and family, and create financial difficulty. Read about ways to deal with this stress.

No parent wants to think about the possibility of having a premature baby. It’s important to talk with your health care team and family about what you’ll do if a premature birth occurs.

Over 30,000 women who are pregnant have been vaccinated for COVID-19, including thousands in a CDC monitoring program which closely follows them for long-term adverse effects. Here's what the studies ...

Approximately 80% of children who develop a genetic disorder have no family history of the condition. Carrier screening can identify genetic conditions that may be passed on through genes of the paren...