Sexual & Reproductive Health

Pregnancy can be a very emotional time in your life. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be feeling scared or confused about what to do. Know that many pregnancies are unexpecte...

Right before birth, most babies are in a headfirst position in the mother’s uterus. Sometimes, the baby is in a bottom-first (or feet-first) position. This is called a breech birth or breech ...

Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control. It is commonly referred to as “getting your tubes tied.” The surgery prevents a person from getting pregnant by closing o...

If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections. A viral infection is a contagious illness. Most viruses will not hurt your baby. However, some viruses can ca...

Many women experience changes in their skin while they are pregnant. Some conditions are due to changes in hormone levels. Doctors don’t know what causes others. Most are harmless. Many go aw...

Get to a Safe Place First Note: The National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-4673, is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rape is any form of sexual activity that you don’t agree to. It can range ...

Knowing when you’re in labor can be tricky. Every woman’s labor is different. Even when and how it starts varies. But there are common signs you can look for that signal your little one is about to...

When a pregnant woman’s pregnancy ends on its own, this is called a miscarriage. It’s also known as a spontaneous abortion. When a woman chooses to end her pregnancy, it is called an induced aborti...

Puberty is the period or age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction. For girls, it’s a period of change. Understanding what is happening to her body can make your daughter’s tran...

Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. Circumcision isn’t required. If parents choose this for their baby, the procedure is usually d...