Women's Health and Childbirth

HT: Women's Health
Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy.
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Breastfeeding
Mother’s milk is an infant’s best food, providing both nutrition and immunity to many diseases. But getting started with breastfeeding can be a challenge. This animation shows you the technique step by step.
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Breast Self Exam
This interactive animation clearly explains the importance of regular exams and offers you a visual guide to illustrate exactly how the breast self-examination should be performed.
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Childbirth
In normal childbirth a mother actually participates in the great miracle of life. This animation takes a close-up look at the changes in a woman’s body before and during childbirth.
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Due Date Calculator
An estimated due date (EDD) can be calculated by following theses steps.
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Healthy Pregnancy Guide
The Healthy Pregnancy Guide is an individualized tool to help plan for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.
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Mammogram
How does a mammogram detect breast cancer? This animation shows the actual procedure as well as sample results in healthy and cancerous breasts.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, which affects nearly 8 million women in the U.S., is a debilitating condition that leaves bones weak, brittle, and vulnerable to fracture.The following interactive animation explores the causes and effects of osteoporosis, and details the treatment options available to you.
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Osteoporosis Quiz
Osteoporosis and low bone mass affect 44 million American men and women. Take this true/false quiz with eight questions to see how much you know about osteoporosis.
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Ultrasound
An ultrasound gives parents and doctors a unique opportunity to see their baby before it is born. This animation portrays the ordinary ultrasound procedure and suggests what the results can mean for you and your baby.
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