Posts tagged with ‘prenatal care’

Women who are obese can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to…

Women who are pregnant and have hepatitis B or C are at risk for passing the virus to their baby…

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

If you have lupus and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, plan ahead for adequate medical care before, during…

Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things…

Pregnancy is an important milestone with a lot of choices and questions. Learn all you can to make the choices…

A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to try…

Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a cancer-causing, synthetic female hormone given to pregnant women between 1938 and 1971.

Women who have epilepsy are at higher risk for complications during pregnancy, making medical care before, during, and after their…

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can be detected through prenatal screening.

A pregnant woman must take extra precautions when riding in or driving a car.

Over-the-counter medicines can present potential health problems if you are pregnant. Know the risks and talk to you doctor before…

Doctors may use two methods – amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling – to see if your developing baby has genetic…

Back pain during pregnancy is common and varies in severity.

Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy…