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This post was written by former WHA nurse practitioner Jacqui Quetal. Although Jacqui is no longer with WHA, we still love this advice! Hopefully your experiences have helped
Read moreOne of the major responsibilities of parents is to make decisions on behalf of your children. You decide what food you will offer them, what vaccines to give
Read morePregnancy is full of anticipation, and it seems to start from the very beginning. Many patients are able to figure out their due dates immediately after their home
Read moreA question we often hear is whether there are negative consequences for fertility from long-term use of hormonal contraceptives like the pill. This is a very reasonable concern
Read moreAlmost as soon as expectant mothers (and fathers!) confirm a pregnancy, many important questions come to mind. Is my baby healthy? Will I be a good parent? What
Read moreIt’s not uncommon for pregnant women to come down with a cold at least once during their nine months of pregnancy. It’s important to take extra care to
Read moreLabor induction is the medical term for stimulating the onset of labor. A “successful” induction is considered to be one that leads to vaginal delivery. A common question
Read moreIn my recent post, “What is Menopause,” I talked about the symptoms that women may experience in the months and years preceding and following the cessation of periods.
Read moreUltrasound is an important tool to help patients and doctors navigate through pregnancy. The clinical use of ultrasound in pregnancy began in the 1970s. Initially, its usefulness was
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