Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I walked into my first appointment with my OB-GYN after learning I was pregnant, feeling a combination of nervous and excited.

For many people, the worst part of going to the doctor’s office is not the waiting time, the required co-pays, the thought of getting your blood drawn, or having a pap smear. One of the biggest fears ...

The obligatory stepping on the scale is a dreaded part of doctor visits for many patients. Now, some doctors are letting people opt out of weigh-ins.