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February 27, 2026The end of a woman’s childbearing years, usually between ages 45 and 55, can come with a lot of change. Your body weight can shift. You may have trouble sleeping even though you’re tired. Hot flashes...
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October 11, 2016Since your diagnosis of breast cancer, you probably have many questions about your disease and treatment. Once you enter the world of doctors, specialists, nurses and paperwork, you may not have the t...
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August 02, 2016Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! This week, the Midwives of MedStar are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-August 7. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding: A key to Sustainable Developm...
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May 23, 2016
Your Annual Doctor Visit May be Changing The federally sanctioned U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently issued new findings about women’s health. The panel of experts recommended that wo...
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May 04, 2016
Midwifery Delivering a baby is one of life's most memorable moments. But childbirth can also be painful. Many women struggle to balance their desire for a natural experience—free of narcotics ...
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February 24, 2016Eighty percent of all heart disease is preventable – and heart disease does affect women. In fact, it is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. So it is very important for women of a...
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February 09, 2016
The Farming Life of Melissa Fries, MD It’s 5:30 a.m. on a weekday morning, and Melissa Fries, MD, sits in a metal shed on her rural western Montgomery County farm, hand-milking Leaf, an Oberhasli mil...
