By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Despite years of hearing the message that substance abuse during pregnancy can harm babies, the number of women smoking marijuana
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By Barbara Pierce Christine just became a single mother of her children, 15- and 12-year-old sons, and a 6-year-old daughter. I know Christine and
For the First Time, Women Outnumber Men in Med School
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Boost Your Energy
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4 Myths About Midwives
By Christine Green Certified nurse-midwife Rebecca Skovgaard loved night shifts on the maternity floor at Highland Hospital before her retirement from Strong Midwifery at
When Sex is a Real Pain
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New Year’s Resolution: Moving Past the Weight Loss Plateau
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