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Feeding Your Newborn Baby: Expert Tips & Tricks
Discover tips and expert guidance on newborn feeding. From how often to feed your baby to breastfeeding latching advice, explore the best practices for feeding your newborn and ensuring a healthy start to their life.
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How Dense Breast Tissue Can Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk
Once you have your first mammogram, or if you’ve already had one, knowing whether you have dense breast tissue is important for understanding your breast cancer risk. The denser your breast tissue is, the trickier it can be for doctors to spot small problem areas in your breasts.
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How to Know if Non-Hormonal Birth Control is Right for You
While the main job of any birth control method is to prevent pregnancy, some women may prefer an option that doesn’t affect their naturally occurring hormones. The good news is there are many different types of birth control without hormones to choose from. Learn what hormone-free options are available, how effective they are and what else to consider when choosing birth control to make sure it’s right for you.
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What are the Types of Hormonal Birth Control and How Do They Work?
While most women use hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy, it can help with a variety of other health concerns as well. Learn what you should know about this birth control option when talking to your doctor about what’s best for your body.
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Postpartum Vaginal Care: Hygiene Tips for After Giving Birth
How can I bathe and keep myself clean postpartum? Learn good hygiene practices to support pain relief, wound healing and prevent infection.
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Pregnancy: What to Expect in Your First Trimester (Weeks 1-12)
Learn what to expect during the first trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Discover weekly updates on your baby's development, early pregnancy symptoms, and tips for a healthy start to your pregnancy journey.
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Pregnancy: What to Expect in Your Second Trimester (Weeks 13-26)
Explore what to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Get weekly insights into your baby's growth, changes in your body, and helpful tips for a healthy pregnancy journey.
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Pregnancy: What to Expect in Your Third Trimester (Week 27 - End of Pregnancy)
Discover what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Explore weekly updates on your baby's development, changes in your body, and tips for a healthy pregnancy as you approach labor and delivery.
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Surprising Causes of Weight Gain and When to Worry
Discover the surprising causes of weight gain beyond diet and exercise. Learn when to be concerned and how to take control of your health with expert insights from UnityPoint Health.
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The Ultimate Pregnancy Appointment Guide: What to Expect Week by Week at Your Prenatal Visits
It's important to see your care team regularly for touchpoints and milestones that are part of your pregnancy. Learn the recommended timeline for prenatal visits, and the importance of each test and discussion to prepare for a safe pregnancy.