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May 30, 20213 minPregnant or Breastfeeding? Nutrients You NeedHealthy 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 minInducing LaborIt'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 minPrenatal Tests: FAQsWhat Are Prenatal Tests? Prenatal tests are screening or diagnostic tests that can help identify health problems that could affect...
May 23, 20216 minAll About GeneticsWhat 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 minAre 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 minPrenatal Genetic CounselingPregnant women may be amazed at the number and variety of prenatal tests available. Blood tests, urine tests, monthly medical exams,...
May 16, 20216 minMedical Care During PregnancyWhy Is Prenatal Care Important? Prenatal care is health care that a woman gets while pregnant. Going early and regularly for prenatal...
May 9, 20215 minDealing With Pain During ChildbirthLearning 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 minTreatments to Prevent Premature BirthHaving a full-term pregnancy is best for your baby's health. Full-term pregnancies usually last about 40 weeks. When a baby is born...