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I’ve seen a few Ricki Lake documentaries before, so I’m sure this will be just as thought-provoking. I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on the matter....
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Blog
The results of the 2016 presidential election have led to many discussions on a wide range of topics, and one of them has been focused on healthcare. Specifically, will a Trump presidency mean an end to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the federal...
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Pregnancy
This might not be a couple’s first thought immediately after having a baby, but here’s something to think about: it’s possible for some women to conceive again within three weeks of having a baby, even before their first postpartum menstruation....
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Baby
If you are breastfeeding and do not want to become pregnant, you should consider using some form of birth control unless you meet all of the strict criteria for lactational amenorrhea. With so many contraceptive options out there, it is important...
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Parenting
With so many birth control options out there for women to use, it can be hard to know which one might work best for you. However, we know that the category of long-acting reversible contraceptives (also known as LARCs) work the best in preventing...
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Blog
In this video, we’re going to talk about birth control and how it might be affecting your desire. I love birth control. I think the fact that women get to choose when and when not to have a baby is so exciting, and it makes such a difference...
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Baby
Welcome to Week 5! It’s exciting to pass the 1-month milestone and see all the incredible new things your baby can do. Around this time, your baby will start giving real smiles and lifting his or her head to better interact with you and the outside...
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Baby
The research on the benefits of breastfeeding just keeps getting better. Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, with supplemental breastmilk to...
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Parenting
Making the decision to permanently prevent pregnancy can be as powerful as the decision to have children in the first place. Individuals should discuss carefully with their partner, physician, and/or a therapist who specializes in fertility issues....
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Pregnancy
A change was approved in late 2014 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will affect how pregnant and breastfeeding women understand the safety of the medications they take. Up until this new change, drugs fell into the following...
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Pregnancy
When a sperm fertilizes an egg, things usually go according to plan. The sperm and egg each contribute equally to donating their chromosomes to the future developing fetus. Sometimes, however, this process can be a little mixed up and cause the...
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Blog
This past Saturday heralded a revolution. That seems like a strong term, but the impact the Women’s March on Washington had on me as a woman, mother, daughter, and physician felt just that strong. This past year has been an interesting one to say...
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Pregnancy
Researchers at Northwestern University have created a new method of contraception that also protects against two sexually transmitted infections—HIV and herpes—and plan to enter clinical trials soon. The device is a circular intravaginal ring that...
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Baby
The benefits of breastfeeding are firmly established for babies, but did you know breastfeeding has long-term benefits for Mom, too? In those first few days of breastfeeding, your early attempts to breastfeed stimulate the release of oxytocin, a...
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Pregnancy
After you give birth, your body goes through many changes to return to its pre-pregnancy health and form. Your healthcare provider will want to check your health about six weeks after delivery. This postpartum appointment is a good time to talk to...
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Parenting
The question isn’t really is there a sex life after baby, but when and how there’s sex after a baby. Even if it might not seem like it right away, it’s possible to have a healthy sex life with a baby in the house—as long as there’s...