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Secondary Infertility
Affecting over three million American women, difficulty becoming pregnant after having a child can come as a surprise. This so-called secondary infertility can be devastating, but there are treatments to help you add to your family.

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Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Pregnancy can present a variety of challenges to women with epilepsy. Learn what you can do to keep your baby healthy.

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Post-pregnancy Contraception
How quickly you become fertile after a pregnancy varies. And if you are interested in birth control you have a few options. Learn about the methods available after childbirth.

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Cord Blood Stem Cells
Researchers say blood from newborns' umbilical cords may prove valuable for people requiring a bone marrow transplant after high-dose chemotherapy treatment.

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Working with a Dietitian
Eating a healthy diet is hard work. That's why people get help from registered dietitians who are part diet detective and part counselor. Learn how they can help you eat right.

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Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
Drugs receive special scrutiny for safety when used by pregnant women. How do the drugs used to control asthma compare? Listen in as experts explain.

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Pregnancy, Asthma, and Doctors
Managing asthma in pregnancy requires special expertise. Listen to expert advice on how a woman should work with her doctors to make sure her asthma hurts neither herself nor her unborn child.

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Yeast Infections and Pregnancy
Yeast infections are a common problem for women and some say pregnancy increases your risk. Many women feel they know enough about the condition to take care of it themselves, but for pregnant women, self-diagnosis is a no-no. Tune in as experts discuss why pregnant women are considered more prone to yeast infections and why a doctor's visit is a must.

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Inducing Labor
After nine months of anticipation, an expecting woman finally reaches the last stage of pregnancy--the delivery. For most women, the onset of labor is spontaneous. But what happens if your baby needs a little extra help? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the how and why of induced labor.

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Understanding Ultrasound
If you're pregnant -- and even if you're not -- you've probably heard of ultrasound. But do you really know what doctors are looking for when they use it? Join our panel for an expert discussion of this common procedure.

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What Is Amniocentesis?
If your doctor has suggested amniocentesis you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. Is the procedure safe for you and your child? What are the chances that an abnormality will be found? What decisions will you be faced with if there is an abnormality? Join our panel of experts for a close look at this important procedure.

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Chorionic Villus Sampling
If you're pregnant, there's a chance that your doctor will suggest a procedure known as chorionic villus sampling to determine if your child has a genetic abnormality like Down's Syndrome. This can of course a very scary prospect for many reasons: What do you do if the test comes back positive? And what if the test endangers the pregnancy? Worrisome as the test may be, it's important make an informed decision about testing. Join our panel of experts for an in-depth look at CVS.

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