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Bringing a baby into the world is a beautiful, life-changing experience. But after delivery, new moms face a period of significant healing and adjustment. Postpartum recovery is physical, emotional, and different for every woman. Physical recovery depends on the type of birth. Vaginal deliveries may involve soreness, bleeding (lochia), and healing from tears or episiotomies….
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Women at 40 Should Be Eligible for Mammography Screening
In a controversial recommendation the American Medical Association bucked the U.S. Prevention Services Task Force stating that women at age 40 should be eligible to have routine screening mammograms. Seen as a “slap” at the federal task force, AMA’s House of Delegates voted to adopt a resolution stating that the AMA “expresses concern regarding recent…
Happy Mother’s Day 2025
From your arms to my dreams, you’ve carried me every step of the way.
