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This exam lets your healthcare provider look at the upper part of your digestive tract.

Every cigarette you don't smoke is a benefit to you and your baby. Deciding not to smoke can be a tough choice, but you can change. Even if you've tried before, don't give up.

You'll start to feel strong contractions. That's when the muscles of your uterus tighten up to help push your baby out during birth.

In rare cases, a woman who has group B strep can infect her baby during the birth. Infection can cause serious illness in the newborn.

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are 2 problems involving the colon (large intestine). These conditions can be painful. But they can be managed. Read on to learn how.

Treatment includes IV antibiotics (medicines that help stop infections). If complications occur, other specialized treatments may be needed. Early treatment gives the best chance of a happy outcome.

Your healthcare provider has recommended you have a dilation and curettage. This common procedure helps your healthcare provider learn more about problems inside your uterus or is done to treat a miscarriage.

Your healthcare provider may use arthroscopy to treat meniscus problems. Learn more about this procedure.

If your baby doesn't move into a head-first position on their own, your healthcare provider may attempt to do an external version. Your healthcare provider will try to rotate your baby by pressing down on your belly. Your healthcare provider may give you medicine to relax your uterus. This can make it easier for them to rotate your baby. During a version, your healthcare provider will use ultrasound to watch your baby.