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Smoking and certain medicines or treatment can cause menopause to come earlier than usual.

Learn the 5 steps women can take to help their recovery after a stroke and prevent another stroke.

Start looking into a doctor for your baby several months before your due date. Deciding on a doctor and figuring out health insurance before your child's birth saves time and gives you peace of mind as you near labor.

As long as a pregnant woman is able to perform the major functions of her job, not hiring or firing her because she is pregnant is against the law. It’s against the law to dock her pay or demote her to a lesser position because of pregnancy. It’s also against the law to hold back benefits for pregnancy because a woman is not married. All are forms of pregnancy discrimination, and all are illegal.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend routine circumcision because the medical benefits do not outweigh the risks. But parents also need to consider their religious, cultural, and personal preferences when making the choice to circumcise their son.

Check out our Breastfeeding section for the information you need to make an informed choice. Don’t forget to come back to the Pregnancy section for more great information on getting ready for parenthood.

Find out how to spot the signs of labor, and get the facts on pain management, stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and more from the Office on Women’s Health.

¿Cómo sabes cuándo eres fértil y cuándo no lo eres? ¿Te preguntas si tú o tu pareja son infértiles? Sigue leyendo para aumentar tus posibilidades de concebir y obtener ayuda para problemas de fertilidad.

Todos piensan que el embarazo solo significa un ensanchamiento de la cintura. Pero muchas mujeres se sorprenden de los otros cambios corporales que se producen. Obtén información detallada sobre las estrías, el aumento de peso, la acidez y las otras "alegrías" del embarazo. Descubre lo que puedes hacer para sentirte mejor.

En este momento usted está dedicada exclusivamente al cuidado de su nuevo bebé. Pero las madres que acaban de dar a luz también deben ocuparse del cuidado de su cuerpo después del parto y durante el período de lactancia. Hacerlo te ayudará a recobrar tu energía y vigor. Cuando te cuidas a ti misma eres capaz de brindar un mejor cuidado a tu bebé y así poder disfrutarlo más.