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Here you will find a large number of ACOG, NIH, HSS and AAP resources for your perusal.

Pregnancy

Transmission of Herpes in Pregnancy / ACOG
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery / ACOG
Cesarean Birth / ACOG
Use of Forceps and Vacuum Extractors for Operative Vaginal Delivery / ACOG
External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentations / ACOG
Preterm Labor / ACOG
Getting in Shape After Your Baby Is Born / ACOG
If Your Baby Is Breech / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: Pain Relief During Labor / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: First-Trimester Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy / ACOG
Routine Tests in Pregnancy / ACOG
Repeated Miscarriage / ACOG
Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy / HHS
Having Twins / ACOG
Perinatal Viral and Parasitic Infections / ACOG
Induction of Labor / ACOG
The Rh Factor: How It Can Affect Your Pregnancy / ACOG
Bleeding During Pregnancy / ACOG
Special Tests for Monitoring Fetal Health / ACOG
Seizure Disorders in Pregnancy / ACOG
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy / ACOG
Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy / ACOG
Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Testing: The Decision Is Yours / ACOG
Early Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage and Molar Pregnancy / ACOG
You and Your Baby: Prenatal Care, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum Care / ACOG
Drugs and Pregnancy / ACOG
Diabetes and Pregnancy / ACOG
Maternal Serum Screening for Birth Defects / ACOG
Nutrition During Pregnancy / ACOG
Exercise During Pregnancy / ACOG
Later Childbearing / ACOG
How to Tell When Labor Begins / ACOG
Childhood Illnesses During Pregnancy / ACOG
Thromboembolism in Pregnancy / ACOG
Genetic Disorders in Pregnancy / ACOG
Risk Factors for Intrauterine Growth Restriction / ACOG
Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy / ACOG
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy / ACOG
Group B Streptococcus and Pregnancy / ACOG
Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling / ACOG
Ectopic Pregnancy / ACOG
Postpartum Depression / ACOG
Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnancy / ACOG
How Your Baby Grows During Pregnancy / ACOG
What To Expect After Your Due Date / ACOG
Travel During Pregnancy / ACOG
Alcohol and Pregnancy / ACOG
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring During Labor / ACOG
Vaginal Birth After Previous Cesarean Delivery / ACOG
Newborn Circumcision / ACOG
Risk Factors for Macrosomia / ACOG
Labor Induction / ACOG
Car Safety for You and Your Baby / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy / ACOG
Management of Preterm Labor / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period / ACOG
Neural Tube Defects / ACOG
HIV and Pregnancy / ACOG
Premature Rupture of Membranes / ACOG
Antepartum Fetal Surveillance / ACOG
Screening for Birth Defects / ACOG
Monitoring Fetal Health During Pregnancy / ACOG
Diagnosing Birth Defects / ACOG
Especially for Fathers / ACOG
Birth Defects / ACOG
Pain Relief During Labor and Delivery / ACOG
Planning Your Pregnancy / ACOG
Cystic Fibrosis Testing: What Happens If Both My Partner and I Are Carriers? / ACOG

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding — Common Concerns / AAP
Breastfeeding — Latch-on and Let-down / AAP
Breastfeeding: The Benefits / NIH
Breastfeeding: Going Back to Work / HHS
Breastfeeding: Questions and Answers / HHS
Breastfeeding Your Baby / ACOG
ACOG Educational Bulletin: Breastfeeding: Maternal and Infant Aspects / ACOG

Contraception

Contraception / NIH
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women Older than 35 Years? / ACOG
Information on Emergency Contraception Pills (ECPs) / ACOG
Birth Control Pills / ACOG
The Intrauterine Device / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women Who Smoke Cigarettes? / ACOG
What Hormonal Contraceptive Options Are Available for Women Taking Anticonvulsants or Antibiotics? / ACOG
Hormonal Birth Control: Injections, Implants, Rings, and Patches / ACOG
Are Hormonal Contraceptives Safe for Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with a History of Thromboembolism? / ACOG
Natural Family Planning / ACOG
Barrier Methods of Contraception / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Migraine Headaches? / ACOG
Sterilization for Women and Men / ACOG
Emergency Contraception / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Lipid Disorders? / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Diabetes? / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women With Chronic Hypertension? / ACOG

Staying Healthy

Immunizations for Adolescents and Adults / ACOG
Keeping Your Heart Healthy / ACOG
Mammography / ACOG
The Pap Test / ACOG
Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit / ACOG
Breast Self-Exam / ACOG
Good Health Before Pregnancy: Preconception Care / ACOG
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine / ACOG
Cholesterol and Your Health / ACOG
Healthy Eating / ACOG
Exercise and Fitness / ACOG
How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases / ACOG
Reducing Your Risk of Cancer / ACOG
Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B / ACOG

Just for TEENS

Especially for Teens: Birth Control / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Contraception / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Emergency Contraception / ACOG
Genital HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in Adolescents Fact Sheet / ACOG
Especially for Teens: Menstruation / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Problems With Menstrual Periods / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Lesbian Teens / ACOG
Especially for Teens: You and Your Sexuality / ACOG
Especially for Teens: Having a Baby / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Acquaintance and Date Rape / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Stress and Trauma / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Sexually Transmitted Diseases / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Internet Safety and Adolescents / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Depression in Adolescents / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Physical Activity / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Violence and Teens / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Media and Body Image / ACOG
Especially for Teens: Growing Up / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Common Drugs of Abuse / ACOG
Especially for Teens: Your First Gyn Visit / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Pap Tests / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Weight and Adolescent Females / ACOG
Issues Surrounding Adolescent Pregnancy / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Pregnancy Options for Adolescents / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Acne in Teens / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Tobacco Use and Adolescent Girls / ACOG
Tool Kit for Teen Care: Alcohol and Other Drug Use / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: The Initial Reproductive Health Visit / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: Breast Concerns in the Adolescent / ACOG

Frequently Asked Questions

Pain During Intercourse / ACOG
Sexuality and Sexual Problems / ACOG
Treating Infertility / ACOG
Domestic Violence / ACOG
Definitions of Sexual Assault / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Women's Health / ACOG
About Infertility/Fertility / ACOG

Common Illnesses

Depression / ACOG
Diabetes and Women / ACOG
Pelvic Pain / ACOG
Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / ACOG
Genital Herpes / ACOG
Human Papillomavirus Infection / ACOG
Endometriosis / ACOG
Chronic Pelvic Pain / ACOG
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / ACOG
Endometriosis / ACOG
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis / ACOG
Dysmenorrhea / ACOG
Thyroid Disease / ACOG
Urinary Tract Infections / ACOG
Urinary Incontinence / ACOG
Problems of the Digestive System / ACOG
Osteoporosis / ACOG
Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG

Common Procedures

Sterilization by Laparoscopy / ACOG
Postpartum Sterilization / ACOG
Surgical Alternatives to Hysterectomy in the Management of Leiomyomas (Fibroids) / ACOG
Colposcopy / ACOG
Endometrial Ablation / ACOG
Prophylactic Oophorectomy / ACOG
Ultrasound Exams / ACOG
Dilation and Curettage / ACOG
Induced Abortion / ACOG
Hysteroscopy / ACOG
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure / ACOG
Surgery for Urinary Incontinence / ACOG
Preparing for Surgery / ACOG
Hysterectomy / ACOG
Laparoscopy / ACOG
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy / ACOG
Hysterosalpingography / ACOG

Breast Problems

Detecting and Treating Breast Problems / ACOG
Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Mammography / FDA
Does the Use of Combination Oral Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Fibroadenoma, or a Family History of Breast Cancer? / ACOG
Fibrocystic Breast Changes / ACOG
Breast Cancer Screening / ACOG

Cervical Problems

Abnormal Pap Test Results / ACOG
Cancer of the Cervix / ACOG

Ovarian Problems

Ovarian Cysts / ACOG
Cancer of the Ovary / ACOG

Uterine Problems

Uterine Fibroids / ACOG
Pelvic Support Problems / ACOG
Endometrial Hyperplasia / ACOG
Cancer of the Uterus / ACOG
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding / ACOG

Vulvar/Vaginal Problems

Vulvodynia / ACOG
Cancer of the Vulva and Vagina / ACOG
Vaginitis: Causes and Treatments / ACOG
Disorders of the Vulva / ACOG

Menopause

Midlife Transitions: A Guide to Approaching Menopause / ACOG
The Menopause Years / ACOG
Menopausal Bleeding / ACOG
Hormone Therapy / ACOG
Herbal Products for Menopause / ACOG
Questions and Answers on Hormone Therapy / ACOG

For Women Ages 65 and Older

For Women Ages 65 and Older: A Healthy Diet / ACOG
For Women Ages 65 and Older: Staying Healthy / ACOG
For Women Ages 65 and Older: Staying Active / ACOG
Osteoporosis / ACOG
For Women Ages 65 and Older: Taking Medications / ACOG

Altas of the Body

Atlas of the Body: The Breast — Disorders / AMA
Atlas of the Body: Female Reproductive Organs / AMA
Atlas of the Body: Changes During Pregnancy / AMA

Herbal Therapies

Acupuncture / NIH
Do Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies Help Menopausal Symptoms? / NIH
Zinc / NIH
Iron Deficiency / NIH
Ginger / NIH
Selenium / NIH
Iron / NIH
Garlic / NIH
Evening Primrose Oil / NIH
Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil / NIH
Magnesium / NIH
Saw Palmetto / NIH
Black Cohosh and the Symptoms of Menopause / NIH
Red Clover / NIH
Fenugreek / NIH
Cranberry / NIH
Valerian for Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders / NIH
Lavender / NIH
St. John's Wort and Depression / NIH
Yohimbe / NIH
Feverfew / NIH
Asian Ginseng / NIH
Kava / NIH
Goldenseal / NIH
Grape Seed Extract / NIH
Chasteberry / NIH
Licorice Root / NIH
Dandelion / NIH
Black Cohosh / NIH
Phytoestrogens and Bone Health / NIH
St. John's Wort / NIH
Horse Chestnut / NIH
Turmeric / NIH
Hawthorn / NIH
Bilberry / NIH
Ginkgo / NIH
Echinacea / NIH
Green Tea / NIH
Cat's Claw / NIH
Valerian / NIH
Milk Thistle / NIH
Peppermint Oil / NIH
European Mistletoe / NIH