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FAQ181
What is a “medically indicated” delivery?
A medically indicated delivery is done for a medical reason. These reasons may be the woman’s medical condition or a problem with the baby. Labor may be ind...
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FAQ182
What is the body mass index?
The body mass index (BMI) is a number calculated from height and weight that is used to determine whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. Y...
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What is repeated miscarriage?
Repeated miscarriage, or recurrent pregnancy loss, is defined as having two or more miscarriages. After three miscarriages,a thorough physical exam and testing are reco...
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How does breastfeeding benefit my baby?
Breastfeeding benefits your baby in the following ways:
Breast milk provides the perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat that your baby needs to grow.
The...
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FAQ064
What is the body mass index?
The body mass index (BMI) is a tool that often is used to measure body fat. It is based on height and weight. To find out your BMI, you can use the online calculator at ...
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FAQ101
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a natural substance that serves as a building block for cells and hormones. Most of the cholesterol in your body is made by the liver. A small amount also comes f...
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FAQ135
What is colposcopy?
Colposcopy is a way of looking at the cervix through a special magnifying device called a colposcope. It shines a light
into the vagina and onto the cervix. A colposcope can gre...
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