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What pregnant and breastfeeding women should know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Pregnant women are at an increased risk for serious illness from COVID-19. An OB-GYN answers questions about the vaccine for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Returning to work after maternity leave: Tips, tricks to keep organized, decrease anxiety
Going back to work after maternity leave can be difficult. It's vital for you and your baby to feel supported. Get tips to help you physically and emotionally prepare.
Embarrassed no more: Nerve stimulation helps overcome fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence rarely is discussed among friends and family, but about 14% of adults experience symptoms. Patti Guerton shares her treatment story to encourage others to get help.
Protecting yourself against HPV
HPV is a viral infection that commonly causes warts. There are more than 100 varieties of HPV, and many of these infections go away without treatment. But some other types of HPV can cause genital warts or cervical cancer. Learn how to protect yourself.
Ovarian cancer: Get the facts
Ovarian cancer takes the lives of thousands of women each year. Knowing symptoms and risk factors can increase your chances of early diagnosis and recovery.
Choose the birth control that’s best for you
Choosing the right birth control can be tricky. Many factors go into selecting the option that’s right for you. Learn about your options.
Caring for newborns during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bringing home a newborn may feel overwhelming at any time, but how do you do manage it during a pandemic? Here's a Q&A to help parents navigate the ever-changing safety concerns.
COVID-19 and pregnancy: Q&A
This time can feel especially frightening for some pregnant women. Here's a Q&A to help expecting families feel informed and prepared for pregnancy and delivery during this unprecedented time.
5 steps you can take to help avoid birth defects
You have lots of things to think about and do if you are starting or expanding your family. One of the most important is to take care of your body before and during pregnancy. Here are five steps to take to increase your chance of having a healthy baby.
Special delivery: Teleneonatology helps deliver baby 10 weeks early
Lizzie Stoltz was only 30 weeks pregnant when her water broke. Things happened so quickly, there was no time to get to a hospital with labor and delivery or a neonatal ICU. Find out how a telemedicine call with Mayo Clinic eased delivery of her baby girl.
Should women take supplements while pregnant?
Searching for reliable information about taking supplements during pregnancy can be confusing. Read this Q&A for advice on those you should and shouldn't take.
What is urge incontinence, and how is it treated?
Urge incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine. Treatment options range from conservative to more invasive.
