Tag: medical guidelines
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Annual Pelvic Exams: Are They on Their Way Out? Thank Goodness!
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the annual pelvic exam—the cold exam table, the crinkly paper, the dreaded speculum, and the uncomfortable stirrups. Let’s be honest: no one looks forward to it. For many women, the experience is less of a routine check-up and more of a cringe-worthy ordeal. I remember my first exam at 16; it…
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To the Doctor Who Shared My Son’s Down Syndrome Diagnosis: You Could Have Done Better
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Doctor, It has been two years since you delivered the news that our son would be born with Down syndrome, and I still find it difficult to revisit that surreal 20-minute conversation we had in your sterile office. In fact, I had to suppress those memories for a while; it was…
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Giving Women Just One More Hour to Reduce C-Section Rates
Get Pregnant Fast In the ongoing conversation about the high rates of C-sections in the U.S., a recent study highlights a crucial factor: time. What if extending the laboring period for women could significantly lower these rates? Conducted at Riverside Community Hospital, the study observed 78 first-time mothers, dividing them into two groups. One group…