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Is there a connection between breastfeeding and fertility?
Pregnancy

Is there a connection between breastfeeding and fertility?

Did you know the culprit for a delayed period after pregnancy could be due to breastfeeding? Exclusive breastfeeding post birth can act as a type of birth control for your body. This phenomenon is known as lactational amenorrhea.

Feb 24 • 2 minutes

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Why are birth rates falling?
Life

Why are birth rates falling?

Birth rates in the United States have been on the decline over the past decade. For example, in 2018 there were 59.1 births for every 1,000 aged 15-44 women and dropped to 58.3 in 2019. In 2020, there were 55.8 births. 

Jan 24 • 3 minutes

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Why do I keep getting yeast infections while trying to conceive?
Pregnancy

Why do I keep getting yeast infections while trying to conceive?

While conception and yeast infection may almost rhyme, they certainly do not go well together. If you’re trying to get pregnant, you may get yeast infections more frequently. Let’s find out why that can happen and what you can do about yeast infections while trying to conceive.

Jan 24 • 3 minutes

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can you get pregnant after ovulation
Pregnancy

I'm pregnant, now what?

You are somewhere private after peeing on a stick, and you're waiting for your results. You see those two lines, and it’s confirmed that you may be pregnant. Here's what you should you do next.

Jan 2