Birth control prevents pregnancy by preventing conception. Some methods prevent an egg from maturing. Some keep the sperm and egg from meeting. And some methods work in both ways.

Pregnancy begins when a woman's egg and a man's sperm join. This is called conception or fertilization.

These exercises will make your back and buttocks muscles stronger during pregnancy.

Before trying these exercises, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they are safe for you.

Before trying these exercises, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they are safe for you.

Embolization is a procedure to block a blood vessel. It is done to stop severe bleeding. Or it is done to stop blood flow to a part of the body. To do this, a catheter (thin, flexible tube) is put into a blood vessel through a small incision. It is often done by a healthcare provider called an interventional radiologist. This procedure may be done alone, or with surgery or other treatment.

A bone X-ray is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (X-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.

Bile normally passes out of the liver through a series of tubes (ducts). Bile can back up into the liver if a duct becomes blocked. It can also back up if a hole or tear forms in a duct. Biliary drainage is a procedure to drain bile from the liver.

An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms around an infection. Pus is a fluid made up of germs (bacteria), white blood cells, and other matter. Draining pus from an infected area or organ inside the body may be needed. This helps heal the infection.

The first weeks of breastfeeding may be the most challenging. It’s normal to have fears and questions. Don’t worry. Both of you will learn what you need to know together.