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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 your risk of hospitalization from the flu while pregnant. (Pregnant women are at higher risk for severe illness from the flu than women who aren't pregnant.) … See more

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Your baby's checkup schedule: What to expect at doctor visits

WEBYour baby's checkup schedule. Some pediatricians' schedules vary slightly, but the American Academy of Pediatrics Opens a new window (AAP) recommends …

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WEBHave questions about baby sleep habits, baby care and feeding, health, development, and safety? We can help you solve breastfeeding and baby sleep problems, start solid foods, …

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Maternity insurance: The facts on health insurance for pregnant …

WEBAccording to the Health Care Cost Institute, childbirth accounts for about four out of every five dollars spent on maternal-newborn health care. The average cost for …

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What to expect at your first prenatal appointment BabyCenter

WEBHave certain preexisting health problems, such as high blood pressure, thyroid disease, or type 1 or type 2 diabetes; High-risk pregnancies need extra care. …

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Financial help for pregnant women and families

WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Maternal and Child Health Bureau coordinates medical care, support, and advice for pregnant women, …

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Preconception checkup: Why you need one and what to expect

WEBShe'll ask if you had any mental health issues (such as postpartum depression) during or after any of your pregnancies.. Finally, she'll ask if you've given birth to a baby who had …

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Bronchitis symptoms, treatment, and prevention in children

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

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How to find a pediatrician for your baby BabyCenter

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

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Doctor visit: The four-year checkup BabyCenter

WEBWeigh and measure your child to make sure he's growing at a healthy, steady rate. Check his blood pressure. Check his heart and breathing. Check his immunization record and …

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Best multivitamins for kids of 2023 BabyCenter

WEBFinally, we sourced the 4 million members of BabyCenter's Community to find a consensus on what vitamins are easy to buy and to give to kids. Every vitamin on …

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

WEBSymptoms of an illness that may need to be treated, such as an ear infection, a urinary tract infection, or sore throat. A recurring fever for more than a week, …

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Postpartum nutrition: The best meals and food for new moms

WEBCarrots, celery, or cucumber slices and hummus or bean dip. Cheese and whole wheat crackers. Avocado toast. Scrambled eggs and pre-cooked turkey sausage. …

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How to give emergency choking and CPR first aid to an infant

WEBChoking. The baby isn't able to cough up the object. (Ask someone to call 911 or the local emergency number while you begin back blows and chest thrusts (see step 2, below). If …

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Maternal fetal medicine: what it is and when you need it

WEBlupus. seizure disorder. cancer. hyperemesis gravidarum. carrying twins or more (depending on the type of twins and the provider's comfort level with managing a …

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Advanced maternal age: What pregnancy after 35 is like

WEBAccording to the National Institutes of Health Opens a new window, about 20% of women in the U.S. now have their first child after age 35. The Centers for …

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Pregnancy hormones: Progesterone, hCG, and other hormones

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

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Postpartum recovery timeline

WEBYour mental health and postpartum hormones. Your baby is a toddler now! Your new life comes with new stresses, whether it's balancing work and family, helping …

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Third trimester: What happens at your prenatal appointments

WEBDuring the third trimester, you’ll see your doctor every two weeks, then every week, to check for signs of preterm labor and assess your baby's growth and well-being. …

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Newborn baby: Development, milestones & growth BabyCenter

WEBNewborn milestones. Moro (startle) reflex. The Moro reflex causes your baby to automatically arch their back, extend their arms and legs, and sometimes cry out …

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Childbirth Class Videos BabyCenter

WEBOnline birth class: After birth, your baby will have a health check that includes routine and optional tests and treatments. Feeding your newborn: Breast milk or formula (ep. 31) …

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