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Pregnant women who want a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) instead of another cesarean section need to know VBAC risks and benefits, and choose a supportive OB/GYN.

Just because you're carrying a baby doesn't mean you can't work out.

A look at the body's changes during pregnancy, prenatal exercise benefits and fitness tips for pregnant women.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that all pregnant women be tested for Down syndrome during the first-trimester.

As flu season quickly approaches, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a statement to recommend pregnant women receive a flu vaccine.

Health officials fault abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in teens.

Studies show Reflexology may be helpful in the battle against mood swings, bloating, sleepless nights and cravings that come with PMS.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is often debated in the medical community. At the center of that debate is the Wiley Protocol.

Women who have or have had eating disorders often experience difficulty accepting the normal weight gain that occurs during pregnancy.

Though there are many differing opinions surrounding the effectiveness of bioidentical hormone therapy, some patients feel the benefits outweigh the risks.

Cancer screening in an elderly individual must take into account the person's age and life expectancy, any co-existing illnesses, and the risks and benefits of screening.

With all the usual parenting issues swirling around teens and young adults, here's a new concern: the H1N1 swine flu vaccine. Experts say kids under 25 ought to get it.

Doing things like limiting caffeine, alcohol, salt, sugar, fatty foods, red meat and switching to foods with calcium, magnesium, potassium will make a difference.

Once a routine procedure, current medical practice does not believe it is absolutely necessary for easy birth. This article elucidates the risks, benefits and recovery.

Pregnant women ask: How often, how long, and how hard can I safely exercise during my pregnancy? What are the benefits and the risks? The experts say, keep it moderate!

For years, pregnant women were advised to avoid strenuous exercise; over the past decade, attitudes toward activity during pregnancy have undergone a refreshing change.

A recent study finds that the specific type of treatment a woman receives does not affect her chances of conceiving after a miscarriage.

Not all care providers or childbirth experts agree on the reasons for labor induction. New guidelines established by ACOG may help but are controversial.

Pregnant women who are significantly overweight or obese are more likely to suffer health problems during pregnancy, and are at an increased risk of poor birth outcomes.

Learn what you can do to prepare yourself for this transition in life.

Amniocentesis pertains to the accumulation and analytic thinking of an amnionic fluid sample.

Evidence that stem cells from umbilical cord blood is a rich resource is quite clear. What is unclear is whether private storage is a wise investment for parents.

Abortion is the premature ending of gestation (pregnancy).

Parent-consumers still want to have the option of having a home birth, however support for home births from the medical community may be dwindling.

Coffee drinking increases the risk for a number of medical problems in susceptible individuals, as well as sabotaging efforts to maintain a healthy body weight.

All caregivers from homebirth midwives to high-risk obstetricians will need to assess the baby's well-being by using some type of fetal monitor.

New Pap smear guidelines for women have been released. This article discusses the new changes and how they differ from previous treatment standards.

Pregnancy can cause both hormone-related and pregnancy-specific skin disorders, and it can also exacerbate pre-existing skin conditions.

All women are typically screened for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Here are answers to all of your questions about glucose testing, diet changes and labor.