These steps can help you stay comfortable during treatment of a vaginal infection. They also help prevent vaginal infections in the future.

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection. Both partners need to be treated.

Vaginal yeast infections are a type of fungal infection. Talk with your health care provider about whether you can treat it yourself.

Both good and bad bacteria are present in a healthy vagina. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when these bacteria get out of balance.

A normal healthy vaginal environment has bacteria and other organisms. If this becomes out of balance, infection can result.

These exercises can help improve blood flow and build strength.

You may be excited and anxious about the impending labor and childbirth. You may also wonder how you can help. Learning about the birth process can help you know what to expect. Following the suggestions here can help ease you and the mother through this exciting time.

You may be anxious to go home as soon as possible. Before you and your baby go home, a healthcare provider will make sure that your baby has no health problems. You will also be checked to be sure you are healthy enough to take care of your baby and yourself.

After childbirth, most women shake and get chills. This is over quickly. Your temperature and blood pressure are watched until they are stable. The baby's umbilical cord is clamped and cut, usually after a beneficial delay of 30 to 60 seconds after birth.

There are many ways to manage pain during labor. It can often be done with no anesthesia or strong pain medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider about any choices you would like to explore.