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When You Have a Multiple Pregnancy How is a multiple pregnancy managed? Your healthcare provider or midwife will talk with you about your care with you based on your pregnancy, overall health, and health history. Care will also be based on the number of fetuses you are carrying

Anemia and Chemotherapy Anemia is a potential side effect of chemotherapy (chemo). It's a condition that involves a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) in your body. These are the cells that carry oxygen to other cells all over your body. Chemotherapy can damage your

Ear, Nose, and Throat Facts What is the ear? The ear is the organ of hearing and balance. The ear is made up of: External or outer ear. This includes: Pinna or auricle. This is the outside part of the ear. External auditory canal or tube. This is the tube that connects the outer

Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis How is endometrial cancer diagnosed? If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the

Prenatal Medical Care The importance of early prenatal medical care As soon as you find out you are pregnant, work with your health care provider to set up a schedule of prenatal care. For pregnancies without major complications, prenatal exams are often scheduled as follows

Genetics and Immune Disorders Your immune system is made up of a large network of cells, tissues, and organs. They work together to fight off infections and other harmful substances. But the immune system doesn't always work the way it should. Some disorders make the immune

First Trimester Fatigue Is it common to be so tired in the first trimester of pregnancy? Feeling super tired, don't have the energy to do much of anything, and craving your bed? For many people, the extreme tiredness (fatigue) of the first trimester is quite a surprise. And it’s

We’re Pregnant–Tips for the Expectant Birth Partner The words “We’re pregnant” sound familiar these days. More than ever, birth partners are actively involved throughout pregnancy. They support, worry, and plan right along with their pregnant partners. Some of the more common

Overview of Kidney Disorders in Children How do the kidneys work? Your child's body takes nutrients from food and converts them into energy. After your child's body has taken the nutrients it needs, waste products are left behind. They are left in the bowel and in the blood. The

Internal Tibial Torsion in Children What is internal tibial torsion in children? Internal tibial torsion is an inward twisting of the shinbones. These bones are located between the knee and the ankle. Tibial torsion causes a child's feet to turn inward. The child may look pigeon