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May 30, 20218 min read
Birth Plans
In early pregnancy, you're probably thinking of baby names and shopping for baby clothes. The reality of labor and birth may seem far off...
May 30, 20213 min read
Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Nutrients You Need
Healthy pregnant or breastfeeding women need to get between 300 to 500 additional calories per day to meet their energy needs and support...
May 23, 20215 min read
Inducing Labor
It's common for many pregnant women, especially first-time mothers, to watch their baby's due date come and go without so much as a...
May 23, 20212 min read
Prenatal Tests: FAQs
What Are Prenatal Tests? Prenatal tests are screening or diagnostic tests that can help identify health problems that could affect...
May 23, 20216 min read
All About Genetics
What do you know about your family tree? Have any of your relatives had health problems that tend to run in families? Which of these...
May 16, 20211 min read
Are You in Labor?
It can be hard to tell when you are truly in labor. Contractions (belly tightening) are the main sign of labor. They last from 30 to 60...
May 16, 20215 min read
Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Pregnant women may be amazed at the number and variety of prenatal tests available. Blood tests, urine tests, monthly medical exams,...
May 16, 20216 min read
Medical Care During Pregnancy
Why Is Prenatal Care Important? Prenatal care is health care that a woman gets while pregnant. Going early and regularly for prenatal...
May 9, 20215 min read
Dealing With Pain During Childbirth
Learning all you can about labor and delivery is one of the best ways to help you manage the pain of childbirth when the time comes. Pain...
May 9, 20212 min read
Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth
Having a full-term pregnancy is best for your baby's health. Full-term pregnancies usually last about 40 weeks. When a baby is born...
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