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3 (Uncommon) Questions To Ask Your OB-GYN

The Huffington Post | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 03.13.2013 | Black Voices

Your OB-GYN has you covered when it comes to screening for certain cancers, sexual health and optimizing your chances of bearing a child. But since he...

Be Aware Even Outside Awareness Months

Glennisha Morgan | Posted 04.02.2013 | Healthy Living
Glennisha Morgan

Unfortunately, housing a cervix, a uterus, fallopian tubes and a vaginal canal makes women susceptible to a heap of health issues. I'll never forget the day that I received a phone call informing me that my then-16-year-old cousin had ovarian cancer.

The 7 Most Surprising Facts About Women's Bodies

Posted 01.08.2013 | OWN

By Corrie Pikul It's quirkier and more interesting than you ever realized. ...

Dr. Lauren Streicher With Marlo Thomas (WATCH)

Posted 01.02.2013 | MarloThomas

This week on Mondays With Marlo, I was joined by OB/GYN Dr. Lauren Streicher, who answered all of your questions about women's health. We covered ever...

Itching and Burning and Bumps, Oh My! A Guide to Vaginal Issues

Dr. Yvonne Bohn, Dr. Allison Hill & Dr. Alane Park | Posted 05.22.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Yvonne Bohn, Dr. Allison Hill & Dr. Alane Park

Women are bound to experience issues "down there" from time to time. It's perfectly normal! See your doctor with any concerns you may have, and remember that vaginal issues are nothing to be embarrassed about.

Major Medical Group Says Birth Control Should Be Sold Over The Counter

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 11.21.2012 | Women

WASHINGTON -- No prescription or doctor's exam needed: The nation's largest group of obstetricians and gynecologists says birth control pills should b...

Ask OB/GYN Dr. Lauren Streicher A Question!

Posted 11.13.2012 | MarloThomas

I will be meeting with OB/GYN Dr. Lauren Streicher soon on Mondays with Marlo! Dr. Streicher is well-versed on women's health, so now is your chance t...

9 Crazy Questions People Ask Gynecologists

Posted 11.05.2012 | OWN

By Corrie Pikul Two OB-GYNs share their patients’ awkward, unusual and out-there concerns, as well as the sometimes-shocking answers. (Admit it: ...

When Is the Right Time to Have Children?

Natalie Thomas | Posted 09.04.2012 | Women
Natalie Thomas

I'm sick of myself. I am. As an avid photographer, perhaps I should put this in photography terms: I can't take one more picture of my husband and me. I'm longing for a new subject.

How Your OB/GYN's Fear of Malpractice Can Affect Your Healthcare

Babble.com | Posted 08.14.2012 | Parents
Babble.com

My doctor suggested a number of medical interventions prior to and during my labor, including induction and continuous electronic fetal monitoring. Had they been necessary?

Laura Bassett

Abortion Clinics Catch Fire

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Bassett | Posted 05.24.2012 | Politics

Two OB/GYN clinics in Georgia that suspiciously caught fire this week appear to have been the victims of arson, the Federal Bureau of Investigations s...

5 Things You Should Reveal To Your OB-GYN

Dr. Yvonne Bohn, Dr. Allison Hill & Dr. Alane Park | Posted 05.22.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Yvonne Bohn, Dr. Allison Hill & Dr. Alane Park

As OBGYNs we see and hear everything. There is nothing that you are going to reveal to us that will surprise or upset us. For your health's sake there are important things you should let your OBGYN know so we can make sure to check for specific problems or diseases.

Lynne Peeples

New Ways To Protect Unborn Babies From Onslaught Of Toxic Chemicals

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 03.27.2012 | Green

Laura Vandenberg worries whenever she hears a pregnant friend talk about painting a nursery. She gets even more concerned when she learns of a childbe...

What Your OB-GYN Isn't Telling You

The Huffington Post | Katherine Bindley | Posted 03.23.2012 | Women

If there's one place you should feel comfortable talking about sex, it's probably your OB-GYN's office. After all, your doctor theoretically chats wit...

Membership Info Stolen From Group Opposing Anti-Abortion Bill

Suwanee Patch | Steve Burns | Posted 05.19.2012 | Politics

The Suwanee office of an OB/GYN group that opposes state legislation that would change abortion laws has had equipment containing membership informati...

Contraception Is the Tip of the Iceberg

Jen Psaki | Posted 05.14.2012 | Politics
Jen Psaki

Americans are living healthier lives while saving money at the same time. Seems like a no-brainer right? Apparently not for a few men seeking the Republican nomination for president.

'New Girl': Nick Freaks Out Over Cancer Scare

Posted 05.06.2012 | TV

"New Girl" (Tue., 9 p.m. EST on Fox) went with a very simple story this week, focusing more attention on developing the camaraderie of the gang and th...

I'm Pregnant! Where's The Buffet?!

Catherine McCord | Posted 04.27.2012 | Parents
Catherine McCord

I had just discovered I was pregnant with my first child. Most women in my shoes would be making lists of names, mentally designing the nursery or simply immersing themselves in baby bliss. I was reveling because I could finally eat whatever the hell I wanted.

Why Some Doctors Are Supporting Home Births

AP | By MARIA CHENG | Posted 01.17.2012 | Parents

LONDON -- A new study in England shows little difference in complications among the babies of women with low-risk pregnancies who delivered in hospita...

What Never To Say To A Pregnant Woman

Nour Akkad | Posted 11.27.2011 | Parents
Nour Akkad

I have to take issue with the inappropriate comments complete strangers, friends, even family members feel they need to make to an already vulnerable -- and very emotional -- pregnant woman.

The Pregnancy Test: More Is Less

Nancy Doyle Palmer | Posted 08.27.2011 | Books
Nancy Doyle Palmer

For any pregnant woman who hesitates before asking her doctor that really weird question but asks it anyway, here is the book for you -- and it probably has your question in it.

Mothers Deserve Options

Ricki Lake | Posted 08.26.2011 | Impact
Ricki Lake

Why does it matter if a mother's prenatal visits are 10 minutes long or last more than an hour? Why does it matter if the care provider at her birth is someone she has built a trusting relationship with over 9 months or a stranger-on-call?

Bed Rest During Pregnancy: Anything But Relaxing

Adam Wolfberg, M.D. | Posted 08.11.2011 | Healthy Living
Adam Wolfberg, M.D.

Usually it's a short-term inconvenience, but for some women, the recommendation to go on bed rest can come early in a pregnancy and turn a joyful experience into a months-long nightmare.

Myrtle Isn't Fertile Anymore

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Lisa Mirza Grotts

Take it from someone who's been there: Trying to conceive a child can be a heartbreaking but fully worthwhile journey, especially when choosing a nontraditional method of conception.

What Does Ecuador Have to Do With Seattle?

Ming Holden | Posted 05.25.2011 | Arts
Ming Holden

Kate Vrijmoet steps back from her spare, dripping portrait of a man standing with bloody stumps for arms, throws back her head, and cackles. "That's so funny!" she crows.