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…egg. Second, the mini-pill causes changes in your uterus (where a baby grows) that make your uterus less likely to let a pregnancy get started, even if an egg is…

…ultrasound, MRI, mammogram, or biopsy. PREVENTION Can mastitis be prevented or avoided? Below are some basic breastfeeding techniques to lower your risk of developing mastitis. Your baby should latch onto…

…If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Having a baby changes many things…

…menstrual cycle. You must get it from a healthcare provider. They give you the injection in either your upper arm or buttock. Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation (the release…

…knee and the ankle). Some inward twist of the tibia is normal in babies. Usually this twist straightens out during the baby’s first year. In some children, the twist doesn’t…

…be low for other reasons. About 5% of women have mildly low platelet counts at the end of a normal pregnancy. The cause of this is unknown. The platelet count…

…20th week of your pregnancy. Other risk factors include obesity, a family history of high blood pressure, age (younger than 20 and older than 40), and being pregnant with multiple…

…days. Some swelling of the penis is normal. It’s also normal for a yellow discharge or coating to form over the tip of the penis. Don’t try to take this…

…can make it hard for some women to get pregnant. An overactive thyroid also can be harmful to the mother and baby during pregnancy. Most doctors test women’s thyroid hormone…

…to have so many different feelings about being a caregiver? Yes. It’s normal for you to have many different feelings about your role as a caregiver. At times, you may…