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    Finding an Ob-Gyn Who’s Right for You

    October 11, 2018

    Finding an ob-gyn can feel overwhelming. Learn what to look for and what questions to ask when searching for the right OB/GYN for you. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: gynecologist, OB/Gyn, obstetrician, pregnancy

    How to choose an OBGYN that's right for you
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    7 Things to Expect After Giving Birth

    May 7, 2018

    The body undergoes drastic changes after birthing a baby. These are seven important things that happen to your body after giving birth. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: after giving birth, birth, delivery, labor, postpartum, pregnancy

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    What Is Considered Advanced Maternal Age?

    December 18, 2017

    If you're in your late 30s and want to conceive, you've probably wondered "what is considered advanced maternal age?" Find out what that means here. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: advanced maternal age, childbirth, pregnancy

    What is considered advanced maternal age?
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    8 Foods Pregnant Women Should Avoid

    May 26, 2017

    Can pregnant women eat fish, raw dough, or cheese? Learn more about the foods pregnant women should avoid in their diet and what's safe for consumption. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: Nutrition, pregnancy, self care during pregnancy

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    Step by Step: How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby

    May 4, 2017

    Make bath time good, clean fun: Here are some tips on how you can bathe your newborn baby, including advice on water temperature, routine, and safety. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: bathing your baby, caring for newborns, new parents, newborns, pregnancy

  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    How to Talk to Your Doctor About Fertility

    April 4, 2017

    If pregnancy isn’t occurring as quickly as you expected, you may begin to wonder if you have an infertility issue. When is it time to see a doctor? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: fertility, Infertility, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Men's Health, OBGYN, pregnancy, women's health

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    How New and Expectant Moms Can Take Care of Their Hearts

    February 8, 2017

    With all their multitasking, women often neglect one critical aspect of new motherhood—self-care. Here’s now moms can take better care of their heart. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: Heart Health, new moms, pregnancy, preventative care, women's health

  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    3 Ob-Gyns on How You Can Find the Right Doctor

    February 8, 2017

    Meet three leading OB-GYNs at Magee-Womens, UPMC Hamot, and learn how you can find comprehensive women's health services in the Greater Erie area. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: gynecological services, menopause, OBGYN, pregnancy, UPMC Hamot, women's care

    Meet three OGBYNs at UPMC Hamot
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    Early Signs You’re Going Into Labor

    January 19, 2017

    Understand the difference between false labor (Braxton Hicks) and true labor contractions. Learn how to recognize early labor signs to prepare for childbirth. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: delivery, labor, pregnancy

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