For young women starting their menstrual cycles, many questions may arise for them about what’s normal and what’s irregular when it comes to their period. The range of what’s normal with a young woman’s period is broad.
AAP updates recommendations for well-child visits Screening for depression, HIV and alcohol or drug use in teens among changes
Is your child’s regular doctor’s office visit coming up? If so, you may notice some changes during his or her appointment. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their guidelines for screenings and assessments of patients during well-child visits.
Pop culture provides good segue into difficult conversations with teens
A new economic study of Nielsen television ratings and birth records suggests the MTV reality shows “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” may have prevented more than 20,000 births to teen moms in 2010.
