Discharge is a natural part of having a vagina. But typical vaginal discharge is a clear to white color and doesn't have a noticeable smell. That's why it can be so jarring when you suddenly notice you're dealing with pink discharge. Before you panic, know this: Ob-gyns say that there...

What Causes Pink Discharge? 2 Ob-Gyns Break It Down

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A chemical pregnancy is a very early loss – so early that you may not know you were pregnant. Here's why it happens.

What is a chemical pregnancy?

Fetal station refers to the position your baby is in within your pelvis in late pregnancy and during labor. Your prenatal care provider might check your baby's station as your due date nears or during labor. Your baby's fetal station will change as you progress through the stages of labor....

What Pregnant People Should Know About Fetal Station

MoMo or mono-mono twins are identical twins who develop in a single amniotic sac and share a placenta. The terms "MoMo" and "mono-mono" are short for "monoamniotic-monochorionic," which refers to a single chorion (the outer membrane surrounding an embryo) and a single amniotic sac (the bag of waters that contains the fetuses). This type of twinning is very rare and comes with some increased risks. Here's what to know about pregnancy with mono-mono twins.

What To Know About Pregnancy With Mono-Mono Twins

A cancer patient who spent nine weeks in a coma during pregnancy is celebrating the birth of her daughter. Beth Paterson, 30, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma which spread from her chest to her brain, rendering her unconscious. She successfully completed chemotherapy in her unresponsive state, while...

Mum gives birth after cancer coma during pregnancy

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Former US First Lady Michelle Obama revealed in her memoir she had a miscarriage. UK singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen has gone on the record about her stillbirth.

Both miscarriage and stillbirth are sadly familiar terms for pregnancy loss. They can be traumatic life events for the prospective parents and family, and their impacts can be long-lasting. But the terms can be confused.

Here are some similarities and differences between miscarriage and stillbirth, and why they matter.

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What’s the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?

There is no one perfect age to get pregnant. However, having a baby after 35 increases many risks, both to you and your future child. This fact may have led you to believe that not many people have babies after this point, but the truth is, many do get pregnant around this time and go on to have healthy babies. In fact, the rate of people having babies in this decade has been on the rise since 1985. In 2021, those between the ages of 40 and 44 gave birth at the rate of 12.6 babies for every 1,000 women.

How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy in Your 40s

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MD. Most fetuses are nestled inside the uterus (womb), curled up tight. This cozy position, knees to chest, is known as the fetal position. During pregnancy, the fetal position also refers to the direction a fetus faces in the uterus and is especially important as you approach delivery.

Fetal Position in the Womb

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INGA Rublite was on a break at work when she suddenly developed a piercing headache. Less than 24 hours later, the 39-year-old was found “slumped” on the floor in A&E under a coat. Her identical twin sister Inese Briede then had to watch her die. Inese, 39, told Mail+: “We had shared everything – she […]

I had to watch my twin die after she went to A&E with a headache but was left slumped on the floor under a coat

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Swollen ankles aren’t typically a cause for concern. However, they’re sometimes an indication of an underlying illness.

Swollen ankles are a common problem. From compression socks to elevation, here's how to get rid of them.

A woman who developed a 30cm ovarian cyst which made her look "seven months pregnant" says strangers even offered her their seats on the bus. Neelim Sharif, 33, began to suffer from bladder pain and noticed she was taking more frequent trips to the toilet so headed to the doctors to get checked out.

Woman with massive ovarian cyst gets mistaken for being pregnant

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. When researchers from Yale University looked at over five hundred thousand insurance claims from women in various stages of menopause, they found that three...

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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	Sally Field recently told Vanity Fair that Robin Williams made arrangements for her to leave the “Mrs. Doubtfire” set when her father died during filming. Field had not planned to disrupt the production due to the personal matter, but Williams could tell something was off about his co-star and made director Chris Columbus change the order of filming so that the production could shoot around Field for a day.'Mrs. Doubtfire' Teen Star Says Robin Williams Spoke 'Super Honestly About Mental Health' and Made Her Feel Like 'I'm Not a Freak. I Don't Have to Hide This About Myself'




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Sally Field Reveals Robin Williams Changed ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Filming Order So She Could Leave Set After Her Father Died: ‘He Was Very Sensitive and Intuitive’

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A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Olivia “Liv” Harlow, 25, was 32 weeks pregnant with her second daughter when her vision blurred. Later, she visited a hospital where doctors gave her a “pregnancy safe scan” and then sent her home. But her health worsened, and she began experiencing intensely painful headaches. Then on June 16 at 37 weeks pregnant, Harlow of Brisbane, Australia, learned her baby, Adeline, had died.

Pregnant mom, 25, experienced blurry vision, headaches and doctors advised her to rest. Weeks later she died

More than 1 million American women enter menopause every year. Here’s what to know and how to treat it.

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor

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A proud grandpa wiped away tears of joy as he held his new grandchild while his daughter revealed the youngster had been named after him.
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Proud Grandpa Wipes Away Tears While Holding Baby Grandson When Daughter Reveals Newborn Has Been Named After Him

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Lisa Downton, APRN, CNM is an advanced practice registered nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife at St. Elizabeth Physicians. She sees patients at Women’s Health – Crittenden and Women’s Health – Edgewood. Q: What are the components of a comprehensive preconception counseling session?. A: There’s a lot...

Planning for pregnancy with preconception counseling: Q&A With Lisa Downton, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife

Migraines are throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and almost 1 in 4 of them have at least four severe attacks each month. Three times as many women suffer from migraine headaches as men, and...

Hormone Discovery Could Explain Why Migraines Are Worse When Menstruating

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What To Know About Miscarriage at Four Weeks Pregnant

At four weeks pregnant, you will have just missed your period and an at-home pregnancy test will likely be able to detect your pregnancy. But what...

What To Know About Miscarriage at Four Weeks Pregnant

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