My first gynecologist visit is a blur. I remember only that I went for the first time in the months before I started college and that I had no idea what to expect. I remember feeling anxious and ...

At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN‘s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

"This was the first time I had ever shared that I might be ready to become a mother with someone outside my inner circle," the author writes. Like 60% of Americans, I avoid going to the doctor. I ...

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At 38 years old, after a breakup, a move and a series of dating app experiences that served only to provide my comedian friend with material for an entire year of stand-up shows, I decided to pursue ...

Jill Clements was 37 and living in downtown Wichita when she found herself unexpectedly pregnant for the second time in her life. Her first abortion, three years earlier, in 2010, had been a disaster: ...

As states reopen, your OB/GYN will probably to open up to appointments. Here's what to expect this year from your gynecologist visit during coronavirus. The 1 Simple Activity You *Need* to Be Doing ...

Prenatal vitamins and nausea go together for a lot of pregnant people, according to experts, but there are a few tips you can try. The first thing I did after taking a positive pregnancy test was to ...