Articles written by Tamara Frank
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Having Prenatal Care
When a woman is planning to pregnant or is already pregnant, she knows prenatal care is vital to delivering a healthy infant.
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A Caesarean Birth
If a baby isn't born the natural way - vaginally - the baby will be born by a caesarean delivery.
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Challenges of a Teenage Pregnancy
Parents of a teenage daughter fear the words, "Mom, Dad, I'm pregnant." If that fear turns into a reality, here's a guide to help.
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Treating Bipolar DIsorder
A person gets the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. S/he has many options on how to treat this psychological illness.
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Defining Bipolar Disorder
Everybody has mood swings but what if those mood swings are extreme and abrupt? Could it be bipolar disorder?
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Elder Abuse
As people age, they may need help by way of a caregiver, but what if that caregiver isn't so caring and taking advantage of the elderly person?
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The Rh Factor in Pregnancy
Knowing what blood type a pregnant woman has will ensure she will receive the best care from her doctor if she turns out to be Rh negative.
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Hemangiomas on Infants
Should parents worry if they see a red mark they don't recognize on their newborn infant? Not if the mark is a hemangioma.
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Baby Proofing a Home
One day a baby is immobile and the next, that same baby is crawling and walking all over the house. Here's how to keep baby safe.
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Talking About Sex With Children
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's website states that one million teenage girls become pregnant in the United States every year.
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Alcohol Exposure During Pregnancy
Drinking too much alcohol can harm a person's body, but what if that person is a pregnant woman? How does the alcohol affect the baby who is dependent on her at it grows?
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Prostate Cancer Overview
Prostate cancer is to men what breast cancer is to women - a devastating blow and lots of doctor visits to help eradicate the cancer.
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The Diabetes Test During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is a condition that affects about seven percent of pregnant women according to DiabetesNetwork.com.
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Staying Safe While Having a Night on the Town
Most women go out and have a night on the town every so often, but it's not just about having fun, it's about being safe as well.
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Getting Pregnant While Using Birth Control
Birth control is used to prevent pregnancy but what goes wrong if a woman gets pregnant while using it?
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Medical Birth Control Methods
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
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Natural Birth Control Methods
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
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Hormonal Methods of Birth Control
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
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Barrier Methods of Birth Control
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
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Testicular Cancer
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., states testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males aged 15 to 34. The good news is that it is highly treatable.
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Female Infertility
According to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., female infertility accounts for 40 to 50 percent of all couples classified as infertile.
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Weak or Incompetent Cervix
A weak, or incompetent, cervix while pregnant can cause premature delivery or a miscarriage.
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An In-Depth Look at Cervical Cancer
A woman comes home from the doctor's office with the realization that she has or may have cervical cancer. Here's what comes after.
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A Broad Overview of Cervical Cancer
According to the Mayo Clinic In Rochester, Minn., 10,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Of these 10,000 women, 4,000 will die.
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A Molar Pregnancy
A pregnancy involves a fetus in the uterus, but not with every pregnancy. In some molar pregnancies, no baby is formed.
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Vanishing Twin Syndrome
Miscarrying a twin or a multiple in a multifetal pregnancy has its own name and the mother's body will react differently than miscarrying a single fetus.
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Migraines
According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 17 percent of women and six percent of men have suffered a migraine.
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Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), women have a five-year survival rate of almost 93 percent when diagnosed in the early stages of ovarian cancer.
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Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), women have a five-year survival rate of nearly 93 percent if ovarian cancer is found in the earliest stages.
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Alcoholism Recovery
Alcoholism is a chronic disease in which a person has lost control over alcohol and has become dependent upon it.
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Alcoholism
Drinking that causes serious problems in relationships, health, work and finances is a chronic disease called alcoholism. The person's body becomes dependent on alcohol.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
PMS is a syndrome associated with a woman's monthly period and is often an excuse for mood swings and anger, however; there is a way to lessen it's effects on daily life.
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Health Problems in Preemies
Because organs and organ systems of premature infants aren't fully developed, these infants are at risk for a host of health problems.
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Premature Labor and Delivery
An infant born at 38 to 42 gestational weeks is considered full-term. When a baby is delivered before 37 weeks, the infant is considered a premature birth, or preemie.
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Bicycle Safety in the United States
As the warm weather comes, more bicyclists are taking to the roads and sidewalks but what exactly are the rules of the road and safety tips for bicycles? Keep reading.
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Home Pool Safety Tips
It's summer time and the kids are ready to take that first splash in the pool. However, parents must make sure the pool is a safe place for their kids to swim in.
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PMDD
Many women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but if it becomes severe, it may be premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
Preeclampsia is only one of four high blood pressure disorders that can occur during pregnancy.
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Breast Implants for Teens
More and more teenage girls are wanting breast implants, but is it a good idea to put implants into a girl who is still developing?
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Stillbirth
Stillbirths are yet another kind of infant death. Between miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies and stillbirths, stillbirths happen in the second and third trimesters.
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Breast Exams
Doing a proper breast self-exam is important for all women to do so if a change is noticed, it can be treated immediately.
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Pap Smear Tests
Many women know going in for the annual exam with the obstetrician means a pap smear, but what about a first-timer? This will get you educated.
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Knowing about Miscarriage
A miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, has always mystified people. Read on to find out why it happens, how it happens and how to prevent it.
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Having an Ectopic Pregnancy
Most pregnancies result in a healthy, happy baby being born; however, two in 1000 pregnancies are ectopic according to the Mayo Clinic website.
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Trying to Conceive
There are many different types of families. There are also many different ways to start that family.
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Choosing a Midwife
Many pregnant women go to a hospital for their prenatal care and delivery because of the education, quality care and equipment used, but don't overlook choosing a midwife
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Adopting a Pet Through a Humane Society
There are many animals available for adoption at humane societies across the United States. Here is what to expect when adopting an animal from a humane society.
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