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Women’s Health

Patient Story

35 weeks and my water broke

A mom shares the birth story of her preemie son, who was born five weeks early.

Sleep patterns may affect diabetes risk

Study says adding two or more hours of shuteye each night might be a warning sign.

Giving birth, breast-feeding impacts women’s health

Researchers find link between childbirth and lower risk of death from cancer or heart disease.

New baby? Make skin-to-skin time for dad

We know it's good for mom, but there are plenty of reasons why dad should give it a try, too.

Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse

Take control of your female health.

‘Sunshine vitamin’ lowers MS risk

We've long known vitamin D can calm the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Evidence shows it may help prevent it, too.

Patient Story

Healthy moms. Healthy babies.

Like favorite aunts, the MOMS staff combines moral support with practical help.

Make my night sweats go away!

Dr. Bitner explains how to deal with these uncomfortable symptoms.

U.S. birth rate records first rise in 7 years

CDC report also finds teen birth rate at lowest level ever.

Hormone therapy doesn’t help memory

Researchers did see mood improvement in women on oral treatment.

An Amish home birth

During a recent snow and ice storm, I awoke from a deep sleep to hear my cell phone ring. As a midwife, the phone is essential when you are involved in home birth and every night it’s less than eight inches from where I sleep. An extra charger is also necessary in case you are […]

Not your mother’s birth control

Half of all pregnancies are surprises. Long-acting, reversible contraceptives can change that for adults—and teens.