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How to have a healthy pregnancy and baby BabyCenter

Three vaccines are not only safe, they're recommended specifically for pregnant women: 1. The flu (influenza) vaccine, which can reduce … See more

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Woman giving birth: Live birth video BabyCenter

BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating …

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Apgar score: Chart, definition, and what's normal

Your baby's Apgar score shows how well they're doing after birth and whether they need any medical help. A score of 7 to 10 is considered normal. Medically reviewed by Liz …

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Your postpartum body: What to expect weeks and …

Postpartum recovery timeline. Your postpartum body will recover on its own schedule following childbirth, but there's a general postpartum recovery timeline that applies to …

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Postpartum Health BabyCenter

May is Maternal Mental Health Month. If you have experienced PPD or other depression or mental health issues, please feel free to share your story, and how you managed it.

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BabyCenter Pregnancy App BabyCenter The Most …

BabyCenter's award-winning and free pregnancy tracking app is the number one pregnancy and parenting app offering must-have information, pregnancy tips, baby development videos with …

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Children's Health BabyCenter

Children's Health. When you have health questions or your child isn’t feeling well, everything else takes a backseat. Here we offer helpful, doctor-approved info about fever, coughs, colds, flu, …

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Prenatal vitamins: Why they're so important

When you are pregnant, you need to take prenatal vitamins to ensure that you and your baby get all the essential nutrients for a healthy development. Learn why they are so important, what …

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Fever in babies and kids: Causes, treatment, and when to …

A fever that lasts longer than 24 to 48 hours (if they're 2 years or younger) or 48 to 72 hours (if they're 3 years or older) Symptoms of an illness that may need to be treated, such as an ear …

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What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

A thorough physical exam. A pelvic exam, including a Pap smear (unless you've had one recently) to check for infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea or abnormal cells that could indicate …

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Postpartum anxiety (PPA): Symptoms, causes, and treatment

What are the most common postpartum anxiety symptoms? Persistent intrusive thoughts. Feeling like your heart is racing. Shakiness or trembling. Panic attacks. Fatigue. …

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How to improve your mental health during pregnancy BabyCenter

can help reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Other studies have shown that moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy can …

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Ectopic pregnancy: Signs, treatments, causes, risk factors

It's also important to seek early care if you know you have a high risk for an ectopic pregnancy and think you're pregnant. If you're having fertility treatments and get pregnant, your …

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Prenatal visit schedule, plus how to prepare BabyCenter

Prenatal visitation schedule. Typically, a pregnant woman will visit their doctor, , or nurse practitioner every four weeks during the first and second trimesters. In the third …

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Benefits of eating placenta, risks, and how to do it BabyCenter

The practice is called placentophagy and, according to one study, 25 percent of women would be willing to try it. Eating placenta is strongly associated with having a. provides your baby with …

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Signs of pregnancy when you have irregular periods BabyCenter

Weight loss or gain. Quick or dramatic weight swings – up or down – can throw off your menstrual cycles. Irregular or missed periods are one sign of eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or …

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What high-risk pregnancy means BabyCenter

Obesity. Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher prior to becoming pregnant puts you at greater risk for developing gestational diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and …

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Pregnancy insurance: How to find out what's covered

You can enroll in Medicaid year-round. CHIP Opens a new window, the Children's Health Insurance Program, covers prenatal care, childbirth, and baby care during pregnancy …

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Smoking while pregnant: Effects and how to quit BabyCenter

Pregnant women who have smoking cessation counseling are 40 percent more likely to quit than others. You can call 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) or 877-44U-QUIT (877-448-7848) to …

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