What to expect from a Pap smear
A Pap smear or Pap test is designed to check for abnormal cells in the cervix, the opening of the uterus. Pap smears are important because they can detect cervical...
Cycle after breastfeeding
Are you a nursing mom who is curious what her menstrual cycles will be like after weaning? No matter whether you breastfeed for a few months or a few years...
Should you get a flu shot in pregnancy?
Do you normally get a flu shot? Are you pregnant and wondering if you should be getting the flu shot because you are pregnant? Deciding whether or not to get...
Hip dysplasia in infants
Has your baby been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, also known as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? You may never have heard about this problem before and will be wondering...
Conceiving naturally with a low sperm count: is it possible?
Men with a low sperm count have less than 20 million sperm per millimeter of semen. If that number sounds like a lot to you, a normal sperm count is...
Oral thrush and your newborn
Thrush is a yeast infection, caused by candida albicans. Oral thrush is very common in newborns, who can get it from a reaction to antibiotics or through their mother, if...
Can you conceive naturally with uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyoma or myoma of the uterus, are the most common form of non-cancerous uterine growths. They can be really small or rather big. Although uterine fibroids...
Genital warts treatment options
Genital warts are warts on and around the genitalia, that is caused by a strand of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted disease, which can't be cured...
Do you need OBGYN checkups when you are not trying to get pregnant?
Many women associate obstetricians/gynecologists with prenatal care and checkups. You may be wondering whether you should still go for regular OBGYN checkups if you are not trying to get pregnant...
Is cosleeping with your newborn safe?
Up until fairly recently, the "family bed" with parents and children sharing sleep in the same large bed was the norm. In some cultures, like in India, this is still...