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Learn how to tell if your symptoms may mean you have a vaginal yeast infection from the Office on Women’s Health.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about how depression is diagnosed, treated, and affects other aspects of your life, from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn about anorexia nervosa, including how it is treated, from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn how stress can help or hurt you and tips for dealing with too much stress.

Addiction is a disease of the brain, but it can be treated. Learn more about addiction from the Office on Women’s Health.