Evidence has been mounting about the health advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and child. From a reduced risk of obesity to an increased resistance to disease, study after study shows that when possible breast milk is the ideal food for your newborn child. Is this the right option for you?
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A Guide to Selecting Safe Medical Contraception
Based on your health history, certain types of contraceptives may be safer or more effective than others. Use this guide to look up the conditions that apply to your current and past health history, to ensure that you select or are using the best medical contraceptive for YOU.
Read More »First Trimester Screening for Down Syndrome
Down’s syndrome is the most common cause of developmental disability, and the likelihood that a baby will be born with Down’s syndrome increases significantly with maternal age. For this reason, older pregnant women may want to get a prenatal Down’s screening.
Read More »Delayed Childbearing: Should Women Freeze Their Eggs?
Many women today are deciding to have children later in life. But women in their late 30s and early 40s are less likely to become pregnant because their fertility decreases as they age.
Read More »Changing the Women’s “Annual Exam” (Again!): What to Expect
For many women, a yearly trip to the gynecologist is part of their routine, although they may not necessarily look forward to it. Is this annual tradition getting overhauled? What’s going on and what does it mean for you?
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