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Becoming a new parent is an exciting time, and every birth story is a little different. While some women deliver vaginally, other bundles of joy enter the world through cesarean section or C-section. Learn about C-section facts, including C-section recovery, C-section complications and C-section risk.

From abnormal vaginal bleeding to lower back pain, understand the signs of cervical cancer and learn why knowing them, along with regular screenings, can save your life.

What causes irregular periods and when should you be worried? Learn everything you need to know about irregular menstrual cycles from our two medical experts. 

Preparing for a new baby is exciting, but handling hospital delivery costs can be overwhelming. Learn about common maternity billing expenses you can expect.

Bowel movements during pregnancy can change from what women experience normally. Learn from a medical expert about what to expect with the often embarrassing, but common, bowel issues associated with pregnancy.

Swelling during pregnancy isn’t uncommon. Learn why you might experience swelling in pregnancy and ways to ease swelling once it starts.

Cold weather, snow, romantic fires and holiday parties seems to create just the right equation for the beginning of human mating season. Learn which are the most popular birth months in the United States. 

There is no way around it, labor and delivery is a messy process. Learn what's normal in regards to gas, fluids and what to expect before labor. 

Fighting and preventing breast cancer is a personal decision, especially when considering bilateral (double) mastectomy, the complete removal of both breast tissues. Read answers to common questions surrounding double mastectomy, including what you might not know about the procedure.

The average American girl will experience her first menstrual period, known as menarche, between the ages of 12 and 13 years old according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. However, some girls can experience this life event much sooner.