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At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN‘s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

My first gynecologist visit is a blur. I remember only that I went for the first time in the months before I started college and that I had no idea what to expect. I remember feeling anxious and ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Prioritizing your health is a lifelong journey. As a young woman, the first step is often becoming familiar and comfortable with your own anatomy and health. This includes preparing ...

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