Contraception/Birth Control
You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don’t need a healthcare provider’s visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for women in the childbearing stage of life. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
What Vaccines Should You and Your Family Have?
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesMany diseases can be prevented by getting vaccinated against them. Read on to learn about advised vaccines.
Caring for the Birth Parent: Physically and Emotionally
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesNap when your baby naps. Take warm, shallow baths several times a day if you had stitches after delivery. Wear a supportive bra and use warm compresses to help with milk letdown.
Lumbar Strain
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayA lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore.
Migraine Headaches
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayThis often severe, throbbing type of headache is different from other types of headaches in that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and other visual disturbances are common migraine symptoms.
Headache
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayNearly everyone has suffered from a headache. This article discusses several types of headache, how they are diagnosed and treated.