Search Results for: childbirth
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is an APGAR Score?
The APGAR score is a measurement of your baby's health in five key categories right after birth: breathing, heart rate, reflexes, skin color, and muscle tone.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Causes Fecal Incontinence? Underlying Causes and Getting Help
Fecal incontinence or bowel leakage has many causes and it's more common than you think. Learn what causes fecal incontinence and how to treat this condition.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding brings with it important health benefits for both mother and baby, but it can also come with some challenges. Use these tips.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Female Athletes Need to Know About Pelvic Health
According to Megan Glod, DPT, more people should consider their pelvic floor muscles when exercising. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How Do Doctors Screen for Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues in the United States. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 7 Minute Read
What to Know About Periods After Pregnancy
Most pregnant people have their cycles return to their personal normal sometime after birth. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your 6 Week Postpartum Checkup
A new parent's focus is on caring for your newborn. But your body endures much during pregnancy and afterward, and postpartum checkups can keep you healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Are Heart Defects in Infants and Kids Diagnosed?
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect. Learn about these heart defects in infants and children, and how they're diagnosed, and treated.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What to Do About Incontinence During Menopause
Does menopause cause incontinence? Here's what older women need to know about urinary continence during menopause — including how to treat the problem.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
