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What are the phases of the menstrual cycle, and how do they affect your body?
A woman will have, on average, 450 menstrual cycles throughout her lifetime. These normal, cyclic changes prepare the body for fertilization and pregnancy.
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What birth control method is best for me?
Choosing a birth control method is an important, personal decision. With so many options, it can be confusing to know what’s best for your health and lifestyle.
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Can doulas come to the hospital?
Doulas offer support to mothers and help them make informed decisions, enhancing their overall birthing experience.
Questions and Answers Woman looking at birth control pills

Can birth control cause depression, make you gain weight or give you acne? One of our midwives weighs in
Choosing a birth control method is an important, personal decision. Because there are so many different methods, it’s tough to know which side effects are typical or mythical.
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You asked, we answered: What to eat when pregnant
Question: What foods are best for pregnancy? And what foods should I avoid if I’m pregnant? Answered by Nebraska Medicine women’s health expert Heather Ramsey, APRN-CNM
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8 ways to prepare for natural birth: Easing labor pain without an epidural
About 73% of U.S. women who give birth use an epidural for pain relief. However, natural birth – choosing vaginal delivery without pain medications or other routine interventions – is becoming more common. Learn more about natural birth.
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