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November 26, 2025

How doulas can help out: 5 reasons to consider adding a doula to your birth team

A doula is a non-medical member of your birth team, for additional support. For some…

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The link between pregnancy and stroke

Being pregnant can increase the risk of stroke, during the pregnancy and beyond. What you…

Understanding perimenopause: An expert answers your questions

A Vanderbilt health expert answers commonly asked questions about perimenopause.

Hereditary gynecological cancers: Knowing your risk

Understanding your family history will help you know if you're at risk for certain ovarian and uterine cancers.

A guide to breastfeeding

Learn how to navigate breastfeeding as a first-time parent and discover additional resources that can help you along the way.

Syphilis testing recommendations during pregnancy

How to protect your baby from the devastating effects of this common infection.

Know the facts about ovarian cancer

Listening to your body and being aware of individual risks are especially important when it comes to ovarian cancer.

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Is iron-deficiency anemia making you tired?

The condition affects more than 1 billion people worldwide. See if your symptoms match up.

Hypertension and pregnancy: What are the dangers?

It's important to see a doctor as soon you might be pregnant to begin assessing the risks of hypertension.

Symptoms of gynecologic cancer — and why it’s important not to ignore them

Many symptoms of gynecologic cancers may be vague, which makes them easy to brush off. But since early detection is key, it’s important to seek help when you feel that something’s not right.

Medications and breastfeeding: when you should ‘pump and dump’

Here's what to ask about breastfeeding and taking medications.

What are lymphedema and lipedema?

Learn what causes these conditions and what you can expect in terms of treatment.

A guide to women’s heart health

Heart disease is often considered an illness that strikes older men, but this myth couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s what women need to know about heart health, from symptoms of heart disease to how to mitigate risk factors.