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Quick Tips for Weekly Family Meal Planning
Getting the family together for dinner can be tough, that's why you need a good plan. Dinners for the whole family can sometimes be more of a hassle than anything, especially when your days are already hectic. Right now, a …
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Tags: dinner, eating healthy, family, family time, Flowood, food, meal planning, MS, nutrition, tips, Woman's Hospital
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Top 10 Things to Keep in Your Diaper Bag
That bag isn't just for diapers! Stock up on these essentials before venturing out with your baby. Leaving the house used to be easy. You'd grab your wallet, keys, and phone, and you were ready to go. A baby changes …
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Tags: babies, baby care, Flowood, health for women, Mississippi, motherhood, parenting, Woman's Hospital, women's health
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Heart Attack Symptoms for Women
Women should be aware of the range of symptoms that may signal a heart attack. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in most ethnic and racial groups; the most recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Health …
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Tags: 911, aspirin, back pain, chest pain, dizziness, fainting, Flowood, heart attack, heart disease, jaw pain, lightheadedness, Mississippi, nausea, shortness of breath, symptoms, Woman's Hospital
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Exercise Tips for Busy Schedules
You can find ways to work in some exercise almost anywhere you are. We all know how important exercise is for good health, but finding the time to stay physically activity can be hard. One solution to the time crunch? …
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Tags: aerobic exercise, exercise tips, Flowood, Mississippi, stability ball, stairs, treadmill, walking, weights, Woman's Hospital
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Incontinence: What It Is and How to Manage It
Women should not have to live with incontinence, be sure to research your solutions. About 20 million American women have urinary incontinence, an inability to control the bladder. They’re more likely to get it after the age of 50. Women …
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Tags: bladder, childbirth, Flowood, Kegel exercises, medication, Mississippi, pessary, River Oaks, smoking, stress incontinence, surgery, urinary incontinence, weight, Woman's Hospital, women
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Pain Management During Childbirth: What Are Your Options?
Both drugs and natural methods can help reduce or eliminate pain. Most mothers agree that seeing their newborn baby was one of the greatest experiences of their lives. Childbirth can also be a painful experience—but it doesn’t have to be. …
Breast Cancer: Prevention and Screening
You play an important role in your breast health. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you may already be aware that breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. Here at Woman’s Hospital, …
Lymphedema: What It Is and How It Is Treated
Whether it’s present at birth or develops later in life, lymphedema is always a concern. One of your body’s most crucial defenses against disease and infection is the lymph system. Lymph fluid travels through vessels, carrying white blood cells and …
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is healthy for both you and your baby. Decades ago, many American women made the switch to formula to feed their newborns. Today, doctors know that a mother’s milk is the best thing for her baby. The American Academy …
What to Expect When You Have a Hysterectomy
Whether absolutely necessary or elective, here are some things to consider about hysterectomy. Among U.S. women, hysterectomies are the second-most common form of surgery, after Caesarean sections. According to the National Women’s Health Network, your doctor might perform a hysterectomy …
