- Exercise During PregnancyRead Article >>Pregnancy and Childbirth
Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise offers many benefits during a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program while…
- Postpartum Depression (PPD)Read Article >>Mental Health
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
It is normal to feel the “baby blues” for a few weeks after giving birth, but postpartum depression can…
- Breech Babies: What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?Read Article >>Pregnancy and Childbirth
Breech Babies: What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to…
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Preterm Labor and Birth
Preterm labor and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby.
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Routine Tests During Pregnancy
Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health.
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Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise offers many benefits during a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program while…
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Bleeding During Pregnancy – What‘s Normal?
Having bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and requires a visit to your doctor.
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Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
It's important to know what skin conditions are common during pregnancy to help identify uncommon conditions that should be seen…
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Pregnancy: What to Expect When You're Past Your Due Date
A pregnancy usually lasts for 38 to 42 weeks. It is considered overdue if it lasts more than 42…
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Labor Induction
A walk through the labor induction process – what it is, why doctors may need to do it and what…
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Fetal Growth Restriction
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a term that describes an unborn baby who isn’t growing at the normal rate inside…
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Zika
Zika is a virus caused by a bite from the Aedes mosquito. It is contagious and increases the risk of…
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What to Do When Your Pregnancy Is Unexpected
If your pregnancy is unexpected, you may be feeling scared or confused about what to do. It is important to…
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Screening in Pregnancy
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.
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Bringing Your Baby Home
Welcoming a baby into your home is a big event. It can be scary if it is your first baby…
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Your Baby's Development: The Second Trimester
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to…
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Bonding with Baby
Bonding is a special connection you have with your baby. Bonding with your baby is not a one-time event. It…
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged. This can…
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Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester
The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…
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Birthing Classes
Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan…
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Infertility
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect…