As a mother, you are faced with certain realities. Teens are having sex, and your ability to know whether your teen will use common sense and protection, or talk to you before making a decision to have sex, is really unpredictable. Experts say that HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is at epidemic levels, meaning the likelihood that your... Read more
Having sex? On a regular or irregular basis? Know your partner's sexual history and health status? Are you really sure about that? Then you need to know as much as you can about STDs. Specifically, it's a really good idea to know what tests are available, in case you think you may have an STD. You'll want to get the results... Read more
There are a variety of choices when it comes to birth control. One type of birth control is the use of hormonal contraception or "the Pill." You take the Pill orally, and when used correctly, it is up to 99.9% effective in preventing a pregnancy. The Pill (the patch and the vaginal ring) contain varying amounts of estrogen and... Read more
You are off to the doctor to discuss birth control, and depending on your age, your health and family history, your marital status, your religious beliefs and convenience and costs, you want to have a frank discussion. Ultimately you want to make an informed decision about the birth control that works best with your lifestyle. So you... Read more
There has been an ongoing shift in the past several years to a "planned C-section birth" option for women giving birth, as opposed to waiting for labor to begin and having a natural vaginal delivery. Some professional women want the ability to schedule the birth of their child, while other women fear the pain, long hours of labor and other... Read more
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