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Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD), but it is rather a type of vaginal inflammation in which there is an imbalance between good bacteria and bad bacteria in the vagina. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bacterial vaginosis affects around 21 million American women each year, but only
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Prenatal care is an important way to ensure the health of both you and your baby throughout pregnancy and beyond. It involves a series of checkups and tests at various stages of pregnancy which help to detect and treat problems promptly and to prevent complications. Regular prenatal care visits are also a valuable opportunity to
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