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Spending hours in front of a computer without taking a break can bring on headaches, back pain and trembling fingers, a study in Perspectives in Psychiatric Care shows. Delete bookmarks to make it less tempting to regularly visit sites, so
Source:Self Magazine
Date:September 1, 2006
Is Your Body Baby-ready?
Take our exclusive fertility quiz, then learn how to maximize your pregnancy potential when you're yearning for a new addition.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:November 1, 2005
Good News About Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
Younger women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have yet another unique challenge: preserving their fertility. Having a baby after treatment used to be considered risky—no one knew if pregnancy's flood of hormones would spur a recurrenc...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
Thinking Of Getting Pregnant?
A quick visit to your doc can up your odds of success.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:September 1, 2004
The Mom My Trap
You work hard. Your employer appreciates you. That is, until you get pregnant. Then, U.S. laws and corporate culture make earning a living more painful than labor. A must-read report
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2004
Boy, Am I Hungry!
—Kristin Kane Male fetuses seem to require more energy than female, prompting their moms to consume 200 calories a day more than those expecting girls, reports the British Medical Journal . Researchers think boys' testosterone may trigger ...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:November 1, 2003
I Was Pregnant—and Anorexic
HOW DESIREE DURR'S BABY-TO-BE HELPED HER BEAT AN EATING DISORDER
Source:Self Magazine
Date:November 1, 2003
Pregnant, With Anticipation
At age 35, SELF staffer Stephanie Dolgoff wanted desperately to have a baby. Over many months, through doctor visits and infertility treatments, she chronicled her quest in a diary. Join her as she faces the surprises that awaited her on the long,...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2003
Diagnosis Worried
It starts out like any other shower, but this morning, you get only as far as soaping up your left breast. Your fingers run back and forth, up and down, just to make sure, but there's no denying it. There's a lump. Stop right there. Before you fas...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:June 1, 2003
Ask Dr. Lisa
Should I drink only bottled water? A: Though there are a number of beverages you're wise to avoid during pregnancy (like alcohol and anything unpasteurized), municipal tap water is not on the list, says Gary Goldman, M.D., an obstetrician in Ne...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:May 1, 2003
Surprise! Half Of All Pregnancies Are Accidents
This is an article about sex. It's not about sex in that ooh-baby-that-feels-good way. This will not be a discussion about how to do it faster-slower-deeper-longer or about who does what to whom. This is not a guide to tantric sex or an exploratio...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:May 1, 2003
The Fertility Diaries
The patient and I talk about the oddities of fertility. Over a lifetime, one womanmight have too much or not enough.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:March 1, 2003
Self Checkup: Is Uncle Sam Doing Enough For Your ...
For 10 years, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act has allowed Americans 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a new baby or sick relative or to recover from their own illnesses without losing their jobs. Thing is, when you compare the program...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:February 1, 2003
The Truth About Miscarriage
Women break the silence and share what the loss of a pregnancy is really like.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:November 1, 2002
Special Delivery Update
Birthing news every mom-to-be should know
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
"I Love My Contraceptive Because..."
Nothing promotes a healthy, happy sex life like confidence-inspiring birth control. Luckily, finding that perfect fit is easier than ever-ask the women below!
Author:Rachel Grumman
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2003
Will I Hurt The Baby?
Imagine the joy of new motherhood turning into violent obsessions of someone-even, God forbid, you-harming your child. SELF reports on the postpartum crisis you haven't heard about.
Author:Jennifer Wolff
Source:Self Magazine
Date:April 1, 2006
The New Pregnancy Scare
Clinics run by antichoice supporters are drawing in more unsuspecting women than ever.
Author:Janelle Brown
Source:Self Magazine
Date:December 1, 2004
When One Isn't Enough
Infertility after a baby? SELF explores the challenges faced by the millions of women who are struggling to have a second child.
Author:Beth Howard
Source:Self Magazine
Date:April 1, 2003
Extreme Baby Making
Imagine there was a procedure that could help you get pregnant, but it was banned in the United States. How far would you travel, and what risks would you take, for a last, desperate chance at motherhood? SELF reports from inside the infertility u...
Author:Jennifer Wolff
Source:Self Magazine
Date:January 1, 2004
Saving Sophie
Wendy McDonald was four months pregnant when her ob/gyn diagnosed her fetus with a tumor that could threaten both their lives. What doctors did next will amaze you.
Author:Lisa Collier Cool
Source:Self Magazine
Date:December 1, 2002
Searching For The One
It's harder to find the right contraceptive than it is to meet a guy to use it with. Our writer weighs the options. Because the best method is the kind you'll actually use.
Author:Allison Glock
Source:Self Magazine
Date:February 1, 2005
Birth Control Made Easier
..and we know why! A new federal report says the percentage of women who don't want to get pregnant and yet aren't doing anything to prevent it has grown by 43 percent between 1995 and 2002. If you're one of the 4.6 million women playing pregnancy...
Author:Denise Maher
Source:Self Magazine
Date:June 1, 2005
Sitting On A Secret
One woman's true-life tale of a pain in the derriere
Author:Janene Mascarella
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2007
Your Body Is A Battleground
Thirty years ago this month, the Supreme Court gave women the right to abortion. That right is in peril. SELF went to Louisiana, home of the nation's tightest abortion restrictions, to see what life might be like without Roe v. Wade.
Author:Kimberley Sevcik
Source:Self Magazine
Date:January 1, 2003
Psychic Phenomenon
Women are increasingly seeking advice from psychics as part of their mental-health strategy. Should you join the crystal ball crowd?
Author:Judith Newman
Source:Self Magazine
Date:May 1, 2003
The Disease Doctors Miss
If you have infrequent periods, acne, or other seemingly minor symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, your health may be at risk.
Author:Katrina Woznicki
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2005
Health Q&A
D. Q: I've heard conflicting advice about exercise during pregnancy. What's OK to do, and what should I avoid? A: Healthy expectant moms should aim to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise three to five days a week—just
Author:List Callahan, M.d.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:April 1, 2006
Lost But Not Forgotten
A miscarriage is unspeakably painful, even for a mother of three children. Where one woman found the solace that saved her
Author:Lorraine Hooper
Source:Self Magazine
Date:January 1, 2007
Breaking Up With Your Contraceptive
WHEN TO KEEP THE MAN, BUT DITCH THE METHOD
Author:Melissa Schorr
Source:Self Magazine
Date:November 1, 2002
The Delivery Debate
DEBORAH PIKE OLSEN THOUGHT A C-SECTION WAS A SCARY WAY TO HAVE A BABY. AFTER WHAT SHE'S BEEN THROUGH, SHE'S CHANGED HER MIND.
Author:Deborah Pikeolsen
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2004
A Small, Small World
With the rate of premature births on the rise, more babies and their mothers are spending time in the frustrating, elating and sometimes heartbreaking world of the intensive care nursery.
Author:Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Source:Self Magazine
Date:June 1, 2006
Test Your Plan B Smarts
Get the answers all women need.
Author:Tula Karras
Source:Self Magazine
Date:June 1, 2007
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