Posts tagged with ‘female’

Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your…

Nutritional needs (food and water) and metabolism (how fast your body converts food to energy) change for women as they…

From conception to delivery, your baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called…

A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…

Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy if used within a short period of time after having sex.

Depo-Provera is a form of birth control. It is an injection, or shot, that contains progestin. You must get it…

Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…

Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. It tracks when…

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. There are 2 types of IUDs…

Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you…

Pumping and storing breast milk allows you to continue to feed your baby breast milk through a bottle.

Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…

A diaphragm is reusable dome-shaped cup that fits over the opening of a woman’s cervix and works as a form…

A preventive service might be a test, an immunization or vaccine, or advice from your doctor. These services can detect…

If you have lupus and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, plan ahead for adequate medical care before, during…

Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control for women.

A progestin-only birth control pill is often called the “mini-pill.” It may not have as many side effects as regular…