Wisdom From Mother Birth Women's Health Archive

Good-Bye From Mother Birth
Posted Tue, Jun 24, 2008, 2:58 pm PDT
Well all good things must come to an end, and Yahoo! has decided to discontinue this pregnancy health blog. I want to thank everyone who has commented…
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Healthful Food Choices During Pregnancy
Posted Wed, Apr 09, 2008, 1:54 pm PDT
We should all learn the skills needed to choose wisely between different options. But do we need numbers by our choices to help us? How do you figure…
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When an Epidural Isn't Possible
Posted Thu, Nov 01, 2007, 10:01 pm PDT
It's assumed that each laboring woman has an epidural just waiting for her request. But occasionally a mom-to-be can't get one.
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When a Patient Thanks a Doctor ...
Posted Tue, Oct 30, 2007, 12:17 pm PDT
When you meet someone's needs in bad times, to the point where they reach back and say thanks, that's a real doctoring accomplishment.
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Preventing Coughs, Colds, and Flu While Pregnant
Posted Tue, Sep 18, 2007, 11:05 pm PDT
If you aren't pregnant, zinc treatment in the form of lozenges or nasal sprays may prevent or limit cold symptoms, but I don't know any safety data…
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Multiple Births: What to Watch for
Posted Mon, Jul 09, 2007, 11:36 am PDT
While most twin pregnancies go well, twins (and more) bring with them multiple risks of complications. The greatest risks are from...
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The HPV Vaccine: Cancer Prevention and More
Posted Tue, Jan 16, 2007, 3:06 pm PST
The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, provides protection from four of the most common types of HPV-the two "high risk" strains that are most likely to cause…
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HPV: The Virus That Causes Warts and Cancer
Posted Thu, Jan 11, 2007, 10:21 am PST
HPV (human papillomavirus) is incredibly common; research in college health centers identified HPV in about 50 percent of female students...
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Hurray for Healthier Standards of Beauty
Posted Tue, Sep 19, 2006, 2:53 pm PDT
Hats off to the Madrid authorities for banning ultra-skinny models from this week's Cibeles fashion show!
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Pregnancy is a natural process and an important life experience. My hope is not only to provide useful information, but also to help you feel affirmed, empowered, and reassured.