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Check out the new HealthyWomen Community site, where the wisdom of everyday women meets the knowledge of health experts. Join now, and get your favorite screen name (before someone else gets it)!

this week's poll

What do you know about gestational diabetes?

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last week's poll results

While many of you (57 percent) heard about preeclampsia from your doctor during pregnancy, 42 percent of poll respondents never did or can't remember. Want to learn more? Click here.

small steps to a healthier you

Grow your own herbs.

Grow your own herbs. You can really perk up your menu (and cut back on the salt) with the addition of fresh herbs to favorite meals.

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ask the expert

My daughter has von Willebrand disease. What can I do to keep her safe and help her lead a normal life?

Is it safe for me to have a baby if I have von Willebrand disease (VWD)?