Today, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published an interim update to its clinical guidance, Practice Bulletin 179: Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Screening in ...

Washington, D.C.—The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has named Sandra E. Brooks, MD, MBA, FACOG, as its new CEO, effective August 5. Christopher M. Zahn, MD, FACOG, will ...

These FAQs were developed by an assembled work group of practicing obstetrician–gynecologists and ACOG members with expertise in obstetrics, maternal–fetal medicine, infectious disease, and hospital ...

A birth plan is a written outline of what you would like to happen during labor and delivery. This plan lets your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn) know your wishes for your labor and delivery. Go ...

Backache is one of the most common pregnancy problems, especially in the later months. The pain usually goes away after the baby is born. But for many women, back pain lingers for months after giving ...

Mental health changes are common during and after pregnancy. You might notice symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mood changes. There are safe and effective treatments for these health ...

The language we use when discussing reproductive health has a profound impact on what people hear and learn. Much of the language that is colloquially used to describe abortion or discuss health ...

A menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of bleeding of one menstrual period to the first day of bleeding of the next period. Most women have a menstrual cycle that lasts between 21 and 35 days ...

Most sexual activity is safe for women having healthy pregnancies. This includes sexual intercourse or penetration with fingers or sex toys. The amniotic sac and the strong muscles of the uterus ...

Fertility awareness is knowing and recognizing when the fertile time (when a woman can get pregnant) occurs in the menstrual cycle. If you are practicing fertility awareness as a birth control method ...

Health care misinformation is growing increasingly pervasive online, posing real harm to patients seeking to educate themselves about their bodies, their health, and their options for care.

This guide was developed to help clinicians identify resources available for patients. Resources listed below are for informational purposes only, and inclusion does not imply endorsement by ACOG.