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Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is Teething? Teething is when teeth first come through a baby's gums. It can be a frustrating time for babies and their parents. Knowing what to expect during teething and how to make it a little less painful ca...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/wellness-body-image A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a flood of feelings about how your life and your body may change. It may be impossible to imagine a sense of “normal” – and it’s true. This is not norm...

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Puberty is the time when kids mature into young adults through physical and emotional changes. This doesn’t happen all at once, but slowly over time. Parents often wonder how to help their child through these change...

Medically reviewed by: Lynn M. Fuchs, MD What Is Prematurity? Babies born more than 3 weeks earlier than their expected due date are called "premature." Premature babies (preemies) didn't have enough time to grow and develop as much as they should have befor...

Side effects are unwanted reactions to medical treatments. If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, treating the cancer is the top priority. At the same time, side effects can impact your life in challenging ways. For many people, side effects ...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/financial-matters For many people a breast cancer diagnosis also brings financial burdens. People are living longer, fuller lives after a cancer diagnosis than they have in the past. The reason for this is ...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/your-journey/living-with-metastatic-breast-cancer Information and support to move forward A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can feel like a shock to the system. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, we know that you may be exp...

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/  Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood ...

Considering Abortion Is abortion the right option for me? Abortion is common, and people have abortions for many different reasons. Only you know what's best for you, but good information and support can help you make the decision that's best for your own he...

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Article: https://www.lbbc.org/community/breast-cancer-helpline When you're ready to talk, we're ready to listen. The Breast Cancer Helpline connects you to a trained volunteer who has been diagnosed with breast cancer for emotional support, guidance, and h...

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/considering-abortion/what-facts-about-abortion-do-i-need-know  Abortion is a very safe way to end a pregnancy. Here are the facts about the different kinds of abortion and what to expect. Is abortion legal? I...

Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. There are lots of different birth control options out there. We're here to help you figure it all out. Birth Control Implant Low Maintenance 99% Effective Can cost $0 to $2300 Lasts Up To 5 years   Lea...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/financial-help-resources For many people being treated for breast cancer, paying for care can cause stress. Every test, doctor visit, hospital stay, and treatment adds up, even if you have good health coverage. If you don’t hav...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/what-we-do/lbbc-fund Breast cancer can be expensive. We're here to help. For many people with breast cancer, the high cost of treatment and care can be very stressful. Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) has expanded o...

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Along with obvious changes in physical appearance that come with puberty, your child's voice will start sounding a whole lot different too. As the body goes through puberty, the larynx (or voice box) grows larger ...

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD What Is Growth? Physical growth refers to the increase in height and weight and other body changes that happen as kids mature. Hair growth; teeth come in, come out, and come in again; and eventually puberty hits. It'...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is BMI? Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat someone has. You can use the KidsHealth BMI calculator below to find your child's BMI. But it's also import...

Medically reviewed by: Tal Grunwald, MD What Is Delayed Puberty? Puberty is the time when a child's body starts to change to an adult's. Normally, these changes begin in girls when they're between 8 and 14 years old. In boys, they start between the ages of 9...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a toddler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children may gain skills earlier or later than others. Toddlers who were born p...