- Postpartum Depression (PPD)Read Article >>Mental Health
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last…
- What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?Read Article >>Pregnancy and Childbirth
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…
- 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…
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Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are important for adults for staying healthy as they age.
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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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Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy is common and varies in severity.
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Becoming Parents: What It Means for Couples
Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. The following are some tips to…
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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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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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Bleeding During Pregnancy – What‘s Normal?
Having bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and requires a visit to your doctor.
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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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Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding benefits your baby. Breast milk contains nutrients and antibodies your baby needs. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop…
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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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Car Safety for Pregnant Women
A pregnant woman must take extra precautions when riding in or driving a car.
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged.
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Caring for Your Premature Baby
A premature baby is one that is born before the 37th week of pregnancy and can require a lot of…
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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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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester
Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your…
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Circumcision
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually…
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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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Congenital Heart Disease: How to Care for Your Baby and Yourself
Caring for a baby with a congenital heart defect can be stressful. There are many things you can do to…
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and wondering whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for you and your baby, the good news is it is. According to scientific data pregnancy increases your risk of a severe COVID-19 infection and…
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Cystic Fibrosis Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can be detected through prenatal screening.