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.
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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?
Read More »Breastfeeding or Formula: New Evidence or Just the Media Crying Wolf?
Contrary to conventional wisdom about breastfeeding, in March 2014, a study was published finding little or no difference between siblings who were breast or formula-fed. Here’s a closer look at what the study really says
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