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Should I Lie Flat After Sex to Increase My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
No, unless you want to. The myth of “lying flat on your back will help you get pregnant” is a very common misbelief that is simply not true. A sperm that may fertilize an egg will not “leak out” of your body. The bottom line is that lying flat does not increase your chances of…
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Do I Need a Pap Smear When I’m Not Sexually Active?
Starting at age 21, even if you have not yet had sex, you do need a pap smear. It is true that most cervical cancer is caused from the HPV virus but it is possible to get HPV from skin to skin contact. Pap smears help with early detection and to establish a baseline. All…
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The Flu Shot Is Important During Pregnancy
Did you know that a flu shot is recommended for women during a pregnancy? The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and other organizations including Women’s Health recommend that all pregnant women get the influenza vaccine, regardless of the trimester, unless there are mitigating factors. Talk to us if you have any questions about…
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Pregnancy and Acne
Some women break out and struggle with acne during their pregnancy. This especially seems to ring true if you suffered from acne during your teenage years. Hormones and androgen levels produce oil production which increases during pregnancy especially during the third trimester. The good news is that for most women, their skin will return to…
