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While many people are familiar with the kind of strep (short for streptococcus) that causes throat infections, pregnant women should know about there’s one other type. It’s called group B streptococcus (GBS) and, if left untreated, it can cause serious complications for newborns.

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Group B Strep in Pregnancy: Understanding Risks, Testing and Treatment

While many people are familiar with the kind of strep (short for streptococcus) that causes throat infections, pregnant women should know about there’s one other type. It’s called group B streptococcus (GBS) and, if left untreated, it can cause serious complications for newborns.

Maternal And Fetal Medicine Women's Health Obstetrics Maternity and Newborn

While getting off birth control sounds simple, it also comes with many questions and potential side effects to be aware of. Learn what you need to know before getting off birth control.

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Getting Off Birth Control

While getting off birth control sounds simple, it also comes with many questions and potential side effects to be aware of. Learn what you need to know before getting off birth control.

Obstetrics Women's Health Women's Health

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Survival at Just 25 Weeks

Obstetrics Maternity and Newborn

After a somewhat chaotic birth experience with her firstborn child, Libby had a very different experience with her second delivery.

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Second Time Mom Gets Wish of Vaginal Birth After C-Section

After a somewhat chaotic birth experience with her firstborn child, Libby had a very different experience with her second delivery.

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When 38-year-old Sara Kingland noticed a painless, rigid area that felt like a "hard spider web" in her left breast, she knew it was time to see her doctor. 

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38-Year-Old Patient's Breast Self Exam Leads to Life-Saving Care

When 38-year-old Sara Kingland noticed a painless, rigid area that felt like a "hard spider web" in her left breast, she knew it was time to see her doctor. 

Patient Stories Women's Health Medical Oncology Breast Imaging Body Imaging

As a young cancer patient, Lundin is passionate about sharing her story. She wants others to know breast cancer can happen to women younger than the age of 40 and hopes women will work with their doctors to thoroughly address any symptoms or concerns related to their breast health.

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Wrapping a Young Mother in Care After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

As a young cancer patient, Lundin is passionate about sharing her story. She wants others to know breast cancer can happen to women younger than the age of 40 and hopes women will work with their doctors to thoroughly address any symptoms or concerns related to their breast health.

Patient Stories Cancer Treatment Women's Health Breast Medical Oncology Medical Oncology

Explore what to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Get weekly insights into your baby's growth, changes in your body, and helpful tips for a healthy pregnancy journey.

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Pregnancy: What to Expect in Your Second Trimester (Weeks 13-26)

Explore what to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Get weekly insights into your baby's growth, changes in your body, and helpful tips for a healthy pregnancy journey.

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Discover what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Explore weekly updates on your baby's development, changes in your body, and tips for a healthy pregnancy as you approach labor and delivery.

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Pregnancy: What to Expect in Your Third Trimester (Week 27 - End of Pregnancy)

Discover what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Explore weekly updates on your baby's development, changes in your body, and tips for a healthy pregnancy as you approach labor and delivery.

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Everyone seems to have opinions (good or bad), including sharing old wives’ tales related to pregnancy. We’ve compiled a list of common pregnancy wives’ tales moms-to-be may hear, letting you know what’s lighthearted fun and what actually might be fact.

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Pregnancy Wives' Tales: You've Heard It All

Everyone seems to have opinions (good or bad), including sharing old wives’ tales related to pregnancy. We’ve compiled a list of common pregnancy wives’ tales moms-to-be may hear, letting you know what’s lighthearted fun and what actually might be fact.

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Learn the 6 common reasons your baby may be admitted to the NICU with guidance from UnityPoint Health. Understand the factors that lead to neonatal care and how the NICU team supports your baby's health and development.

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6 Reasons Why Your Baby May Be Admitted to NICU

Learn the 6 common reasons your baby may be admitted to the NICU with guidance from UnityPoint Health. Understand the factors that lead to neonatal care and how the NICU team supports your baby's health and development.

Obstetrics Maternity and Newborn Newborn Neonatology