Posts tagged with ‘prenatal care’

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

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

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

Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health.

It's important to know what skin conditions are common during pregnancy to help identify uncommon conditions that should be seen…

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

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

Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.

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…

The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…

The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…

Preconception carrier screenings are pre-pregnancy tests a woman can have to determine if she or her partner are carriers of…

From conception to delivery, your baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called…

A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…

Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy. Learn how to manage your diabetes to have a healthy pregnancy.

Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. The following are some tips to…

Women who have obesity 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…