Information you can trust from the American College of Obstretricians and Gynecologists.

FACT SHEETS FROM ACOG

Find information here on these topics:

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Contraception

barrier methods, hormonal methods, long-acting reversible contraception, natural family planning, emergency contraception, and sterilization

 

Especially for Teens

your changing body, first period, first gynecological visit, birth control

 

Gynecological Problems

prevention of STDs/HIV,  pre-menstrual problems, breast conditions, cancer of the reproductive organs, infertility and more

 

Labor, Delivery, and Post-partum Care

how to tell when labor begins, cesarean birth, pain relief medications for labor and delivery, preterm labor and preterm birth, postpartum depression and more

 

Pregnancy

nutrition during pregnancy, morning sickness, repeated miscarraige, ectopic pregnancy, preterm birth, later childbearing and more

 

Special Procedures

surgical procedures such as laparoscopy, hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy and ultrasounds

 

Women's Health

exercise and fitness, cancer prevention, menopause, osteoporosis, healthy eating, weight control, quit smoking, sexual health, domestic violence, depression and more

 

Other Informational Websites:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

American Cancer Society

 

Text4Baby- helpful reminders and advice on how to keep you and your baby healthy throughout pregnancy.

 

March of Dimes we help moms have full term pregnancies and research problems that threaten the health of babies.

 

National Institute of Health- general health information