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For busy expectant mothers who juggle family, school and work, healthy eating is a constant struggle. And, sometimes the healthy options seem dull. The challenge increases when your body starts craving exotic and bizarre foods, what’s a woman to do?
Pregnancy & Baby
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Night Lights Organization Helps Children Sleep
A New York area organization is dedicated to the mission of helping parents create ideal sleeping environments for their children recovering from hospital stays.
Eating Ethnic When You’re Expecting
Dr. Manny on Ultrasounds during PregnancyWhen will you receive an ultrasound during your pregnancy? What will the ultrasound help you learn about your baby? Dr. Manny tells you what you need to know about this important diagnostic for your baby’s health.
What are the treatment options for fibroids?What are the treatment options for fibroids? Dr. Michael Petriella, Vice Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses treatment options for fibroids, the most common tumor of the uterus.
Pap smears for Hysterectomy Patients?Should a woman who has had a hysterectomy continue with annual pap smear screening? Dr. Michael Petriella, Vice Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses this issue.
What are the first steps in treatment of spina bifida?Dr. Arno Fried, Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of the Pediatric Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center, talks about the first steps in the treatment of spina bifida.
How is the severity of spina bifida assessed?How is the severity of spina bifida assessed? Dr. Arno Fried, Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of the Pediatric Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses what makes spina bifida mild or severe.
How can a woman protect against Human papillomavirus (HPV)?Approximately 20 million people are currently infected with Human papillomavirus (HPV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How can a woman protect against Human papillomavirus virus (HPV)? Dr. Michael Petriella, Vice Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center, talks about protecting against this virus.
Learn more about HPV at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s HPV - STD information page.
When should a woman begin Pap smear screening?Dr. Michael Petriella, Vice Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses initiating Pap smear screening.
Did you know that the Pap in Pap smear stands for Papanikolaou? George Papanikolaou invented this method for detecting cyclic hormonal changes in vaginal cells. Read more on Pap smears at Wikipedia.
What are the risks of using IUDs for birth control?Dr. Michael Petriella, Vice Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center, talks about the risks of using IUDs as your birth control method.
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Which methods of birth control offer the best protection?Dr. Michael Petriella, Vice Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center, talks about failure rates for various forms of birth control.
