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Daughter kisses mom's belly who is having a geriatric pregnancy

Geriatric Pregnancy? The Truth About Having a Baby After 35

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While it's most common for women to get pregnant in their twenties, nearly 1 in 5 pregnant women is 35 or older. Once called a "geriatric pregnancy," pregnancy at an advanced maternal age is typically healthy and uneventful.
A mother holds her newborn infants hand after breech delivery.

Breech Baby: What Causes it and What to Expect

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The final weeks of pregnancy can get topsy-turvy for a variety of reasons. With regular checkups, you can prepare for a smoother delivery.
Woman doing at-home genetic test with cotton swab.

At-Home Genetic Testing Kits: Do They Really Work?

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Move over personality quizzes! There’s a cooler test that has been giving people insights into their genetic code: at-home genetic testing. But before you swab your cheek and wait by the mailbox for your answers, make sure you understand what these tests can and can’t do.
Woman considering getting pregnant with Clomid or Letrozole

Getting Pregnant with Clomid or Letrozole

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If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, you may wonder if medication could help. Two of the most commonly prescribed fertility medications for women are Clomid (clomiphene citrate) and Femara (letrozole). Learn how they work and why your OBGYN might recommend you take one instead of the other.
Boys lying across the couch upside down barefoot and laughing.

Pregnant with Twins: What to Expect

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Learning you're pregnant with twins likely causes a rush of emotions. Some women are excited about the prospect of twins — double the cuteness and baby snuggles! Others may feel a little uncertain or even overwhelmed. After all, there are two babies rather than just one. Not to mention, twin pregnancies come with added risk compared to a typical single-baby pregnancy (or “singleton” pregnancy).
A female doctor sits at her desk and chats to an elderly female patient while looking at her test results

Cervical Cancer & HPV: Prevention & Treatment

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Cancer is the big "C-word" diagnosis that no one wants to hear, no matter how high its survival rate. One of the more common—and treatable—cancers that affect women is cervical cancer.
Mother with her newborn baby at the hospital after induced labor delivery

Induced Labor: When, Why, How

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Your OBGYN wants to discuss the possibility of inducing labor. Here are some reasons they may recommend induction, along with pointers about what to expect during the process.
Woman holding pregnant belly

What OBGYNs Say About Depression During Pregnancy

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Is it “just mood swings” or something more serious? Your mental health during pregnancy is just as important as your physical health.
woman receiving a vaccine

Vaccines During Pregnancy

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Even before COVID-19, vaccines have an important method of disease prevention. We break it down for you in this blog post so you know which vaccines to get while pregnant and when to get them.
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Sex During Pregnancy

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Some women report being “in the mood” more often when they’re pregnant. Others don’t. But when should you abstain and when is sex ok during pregnancy?

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