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Getting Birth Control Pills – No Exam Needed

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You can get birth control as a teen without having to have a pelvic exam. That’s right, you don’t need to have a complete exam to get birth control.

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Planning Pregnancy: Update on Zika Virus Precautions

If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant in the next 3 months, it’s important to consider whether you or your partner have been exposed to the Zika virus.

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Trying to Get Pregnant

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I hear from a lot of women who are suddenly ready to have a baby. They want to be pregnant as soon as possible. Others are considering pregnancy and trying to get prepared.

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Pregnant and Eating for Two

Diet for Second Trimester

Now is the time to enjoy the foods you love and crave. In the 2nd Trimester, the goal is to have a lot of variety with lots of colorful, healthy, nutrient dense foods to provide the essential nutrients you and your baby need for a healthy pregnancy.

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Long Acting Reversible Contraception: LARCS

We have lots of other birth control options that don’t require you to remember to do something all the time. These are even more effective methods than the Pill, Patch and Ring because there’s very little chance that they won’t be used correctly.

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Coffee and Caffeine in Pregnancy

Caffeine & Pregnancy

Most pregnant moms want to to know if they can safely have caffeine and enjoy a cup, can or chocolate without any risk to the baby. Many moms feel tremendous guilt if they have an occasional diet soda.

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Top 10 Tips for Your 2nd Trimester

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The 2nd Trimester can be a fun part of your journey. You may be feeling better and have more energy. Perhaps your nausea is gone and your appetite is back.

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Thinking about becoming a Mom

If you’re starting to become more aware of pregnant women and new families, chances are, you just might be starting to think about becoming a mom.

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Exercising in Pregnancy

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If you’ve been on social media recently, you may have noticed a new trend: No, not Dad Bods! Though it’s fun to see hot celebrities in their swim trunks. The trend I’m talking about is Pregnancy Abs.

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Thinking about becoming a Dad

The reality is that so much of the focus on pregnancy planning is on women, and yet, men are also on their own journey to becoming fathers.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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