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Purpose of the Placenta

A placenta is a special temporary organ that’s created to protect your baby. It develops right from the blastocyst immediately after conception. It not only protects your baby, but it provides nour…
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Benefits of Outdoor Play for Toddlers and Children

If you have toddlers or young children, you know that they are full of energy. They are curious and want to explore everything they can. It can be difficult to keep up with them sometimes! However, i…
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An Overview of Plantar Fasciitis

Have you ever experienced heel pain that you couldn’t seem to get rid of? This may be a sign of plantar fasciitis. This condition is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves infla…
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Common Sports Injuries and Tips to Prevent Them

If you’re an avid sports fan, you know that injuries are a part of the game. No matter how careful you are, there’s always a chance that you or your child might end up getting hurt. A number of c…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Self-exam Tips

In October 1985, the first national organized campaign took place to increase public awareness of breast cancer. The U.S. Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually on October 13, an…
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What New Mothers Need to Learn About Mastitis

Mastitis is an infection that causes painful inflammation of one or both of the breasts. Untreated mastitis can potentially lead to an abscess that may require a procedure to drain pus from the breas…
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How Does Alcohol Impact Sleep?

Sure, that last beer or glass of wine before bedtime may help you fall asleep. However, it can deprive you of a decent night's sleep, or worse, trigger some difficult sleep disorders. What Eff…
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What Is a Speech Delay in Children?

Speech delay in children is a developmental disorder that hampers oral communication. It delays a child's ability to acquire the skills necessary to speak, such as syntax and grammar, unlike their pe…
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VBAC or C-Section: Which One Suits You Best?

Would you rather attempt a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC) or schedule another cesarean section if you've already had a C-section done previously? Don't come to a decision until after you've as…
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All About Cycles: Stages of Ovulation

Ovulation is an important process for women’s reproductive organs. When ovulation doesn’t occur, pregnancy becomes impossible to achieve. But how does ovulation work? What are the stages of ovula…