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- Natural family planning, also known as fertility awareness or the rhythm method, is when a woman prevents pregnancy by closely tracking her own fertility.
- Vision tests check many different functions of the eye. Some of the tests measure your ability to see details at near and far distances, check for gaps or defects in your field of vision, and evaluate your ability to see different colors. Others may check how sensitive you are to glare (brightness acuity), how well your...
- Find out everything you need to know about Zika Virus, and how it affects you as a pregnant or soon-to-be pregnant woman with Kaiser Permanente Maternity.
- Looks at infertility. Includes info on various tests used to find out why someone can't get pregnant. Covers treatments, including medicine to help stimulate ovulation and procedures to increase sperm count.
- Health problems sometimes run in the family. That's why it's important to know as much as you can about the health problems of your birth family. This information can help your doctor provide better care. Start with what you know. Then ask your parents or other relatives for more information. It's a good idea to update...
- In weeks 21 to 24 of pregnancy, your baby weighs 1 pound, sleeps 12 to 14 hours, and gets a stronger heartbeat. Discover more at Kaiser Permanente.
- It's a good idea to keep copies of your medical records. You'll need them if you change doctors, move, get sick when you're away from home, or end up in an emergency room. If any of these things happen and you have your records, you may get treatment more quickly, and it will be safer. Here are some steps to get your...
- What is child abuse and neglect? Child abuse means doing something that hurts a child. Neglect means not giving or doing something that a child needs. There are different types of abuse and neglect. Physical abuse. This includes hitting, kicking, shaking, pinching, and burning. It may leave bruises, cuts, or other marks...
- Do you know what to pack in your hospital bag for the big day? Make sure you have everything you need using Kaiser Permanente's maternity checklist.
- Electronic fetal monitoring is done during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. It keeps track of the heart rate of your baby ( fetus). It also checks the duration of the contractions of your uterus. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to tell if your baby is doing well or may have some problems. Two types of monitoring can...
- It's important to know everything a baby needs before they arrive. Use Kaiser Permanente's baby checklist to make sure you don't miss any newborn essentials.
- Gives an overview of thumb-sucking, how it is treated, and how to support a child.
- From the moment you announce your pregnancy, unsolicited pregnancy advice will start coming your way. Sometimes it's a lot to handle.
- What are your options for medical care? Today your options for where to get your medical care are greater than ever before. You may not even have to leave your home to get the care you want and need. You can choose based on what your health problem is and what works best for you. And you don't have to use one option for...
- You just spent 9 months keeping your baby safe inside your womb. Now that baby is here, it's only natural to be concerned about his or her health.
- Provides questions to help you learn why you use tobacco. Discusses the benefits of quitting and offers strategies for quitting. Explains nicotine dependence and offers link to info on nicotine replacement therapy.
- Kaiser Permanente Washington members give birth at this and other affiliated hospitals.
- Covers how you can start eating healthier. Looks at making small changes toward healthier eating habits. Offers advice on dealing with barriers to healthy eating. Includes how healthy eating can help lower your risk for disease.
- As soon as you think you might be pregnant, visit your doctor or midwife. Your health in the early weeks of your pregnancy is particularly important. During your pregnancy, you'll have regular checkups. These prenatal visits can help you have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Your doctor or midwife is watching for problems...
- Explains what stress is, what causes it, and how it affects you. Covers how to measure your stress level. Explores ways to relieve, avoid, and manage stress. Includes tips on finding support for reducing stress.
- Learn about high-quality care and coverage from Kaiser Permanente and find out what it’s like to be a member.
- Defines fitness and why you need to exercise. Covers topics such as flexibility, aerobic fitness, and muscle fitness. Offers tips on becoming more active, establishing fitness routines, and maintaining a fit lifestyle. Also covers injury prevention.
- Knowing the differences between HMO and PPO plans is key to getting the coverage you need. Visit Kaiser Permanente to learn about the advantages of each.
- Learn what to expect when you have a blood test.
- If you have a new health concern, your primary care doctor can help you determine if you should see a specialist for evaluation or treatment.
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