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Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Information

Why Postpartum Depression and Other Perinatal (MPR News)

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Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and pare...

Staying Healthy During Pregnancy (KidsHealth)

en español: Mantenerse sana durante el embarazo Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, M...

5 ways to Prevent Early Labor

When babies are born too early, it can lead to health problems. Moms-to-be should do everything t...

10 Things That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant

en español: 10 cosas sobre el embarazo que le pueden sorprender Article: https://kidshealth.org/...

A Week-by-Week Pregnancy Calendar

en español: Calendario del embarazo semana a semana Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/p...

A Guide for First-Time Parents

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Life has changed now that your baby is here, and you...

Air Travel During Pregnancy

en español: Viajar en avión durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flyin...

Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is it Risky to Drink Alcohol During Pregna...

Are You in Labor?

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD It can be hard to tell when you are truly in labor. ...

Avoiding Lead Exposure During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is Exposure to Lead Dangerous During Pregn...

Are Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy?

en español: Viajar en avión durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/vacci...

Birth Plans

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph In early pregnancy, labor and birth may seem far o...

Cesarean Section (C-Sections)

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What is a C-Section? A cesarean section (C-section) i...

Coffee and Caffeine Use During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Drink Coffee During Pregnancy? If you...

Cord Blood Banking

Medically reviewed by: Maureen F. Edelson, MD What is Cord Blood? During pregnancy, the umbilic...

COVID-19: Pregnancy FAQs

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph We've learned a lot about COVID-19. Here are some ...

Dealing With Pain During Childbirth

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Learning all you can about labor and delivery ...

Bringing Your Baby Home

en español: Regresar a casa con su bebé Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bringing-baby...

Can I Have a Vaginal Birth If I had a Previous C-Section?

en español: ¿Puedo tener un parto vaginal si he tenido un parto por cesárea? Article: https://ki...

Dealing With Swollen Ankles During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Swollen ankles are a normal, if frustrating, w...

Drinking Tap Water During Pregnancy

en español: Beber agua del grifo durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/...

Ectopic Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy? In a normal pregnancy, ...

Epidurals

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Also called: Epidural Block What Are Epidurals? ...

Exercising During Pregnancy

Exercising during pregnancy has many benefits, though you'll need to make a few changes to your n...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)? Babies whose mot...

Folic Acid and Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD Having a healthy baby means making sure you're healt...

Eating During Pregnancy

en español: Alimentación durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eating-p...

Gestational Diabetes

en español: ¿Qué es la diabetes gestacional? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/gestatio...

Food Safety During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD What Foods and Drinks Should I Avoid During Pr...

Getting X-Rays During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Are X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy? Health expe...

Group B Strep and Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Is Group B Strep? Group B Streptococcus (group...

Health Care Providers: Midwives

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts What Is a Midwife? A midwife is a health care...

High-impact Exercising During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it OK to Exercise During Pregnancy? For mo...

How Can I Deal With Heartburn During Pregnancy?

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD What is Heartburn? Heartburn, despite its nam...

I'm Pregnant. How Can I Avoid Having My Baby Early?

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD How Can I Prevent My Baby From Being Born Too Early?...

Inducing Labor

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD What Does Inducing Labor Mean? Inducing labor...

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)? Intra...

Is it Safe to Clean a Cat's Litter Box During Pregnancy?

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Can I Clean Our Cat's Litter Box While I'm Pre...

Miscarriages

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is a Miscarriage? A miscarriage is the loss of a...

Medical Care During Pregnancy

en español: Atención médica durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/medic...

Natural Childbirth

en español: Parto natural Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/natural-childbirth.html Me...

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)

en español: Síndrome de abstinencia de opioides neonatal Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/pare...

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD What Is NAS? If a women uses drugs (including some ...

Pregnancy Percautions

en español: Precauciones durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pregnanc...

Postpartum Depression

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD What Is Postpartum Depression? In the first few wee...

Prenatal Test: Amniocentesis

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Is Amniocentesis? In amniocentesis, doctors ta...

Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Nutrients You Need

en español: ¿Embarazada o amamantando a su bebé? Los nutrientes que necesita Article: https://ki...

Prenatal Test: First Trimester Screening

en español: Examen prenatal: Pruebas de cribado del primer trimestre Article: https://kidshealth...

Prenatal Test: Contraction Stress Test

en español: Examen prenatal: Prueba de contracciones con estrés Article: https://kidshealth.org/...

Prenatal Test: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)? A chorioni...

Prenatal Test: Glucose Screening

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Is a Prenatal Glucose Screening? Glucose scree...

Prenatal Test: Nonstress Test

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Is a Nonstress Test? A nonstress test monitors...

Prenatal Test: Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling

What Is Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS)? This quick test - also called cordocentesi...

Prenatal Test: Ultrasounds

en español: Examen prenatal: Ecografía Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/prenatal-ultra...

Prenatal Tests: FAQs

en español: Pruebas prenatales: preguntas frecuentes Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/...

Preparing for Multiple Births

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Are Multiple Births? A multiple birth is when a ...

Preventing Overheating During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is it Dangerous to Get Overheated During Pr...

Prenatal Tests: First Trimester

en español:  Exámenes prenatales: Primer trimestre Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/te...

Prenatal Tests: Second Trimester

en español: Exámenes prenatales: Segundo trimestre Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/te...

Prenatal Tests: Third Trimester

en español: Exámenes prenatales: Tercer trimestre Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tes...

Recreational Drugs and Pregnancy

en español: Las drogas recreativas durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/...

Recovering From Delivery

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD After your baby arrives, you'll notice some ch...

Rh Incompatibility During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD One of the first tests a pregnant woman should expec...

Severe Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

en español: Náuseas del embarazo de carácter grave (hiperémesis gravídica) Article: https://kids...

Sex During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD If you're pregnant, you might find that your interest ...

Smoking and Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is Smoking During Pregnancy Risky? It can...

Sleeping During Pregnancy

en español:  El sueño durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sleep-durin...

Sunless and Self-Tanning During Pregnancy

en español: Autobronceadores sin sol durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/e...

Staying Healthy During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Now that you're pregnant, taking care of yours...

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy

en español: Cuidar de su salud mental durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/par...

Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth

en español: Tratamientos para prevenir el parto prematuro Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/par...

Using Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Use Artificial and Other Low-Calorie S...

Using Hair Dyes and Color During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it OK to Color My Hair During Pregnancy? B...

Using Bug Killers and Repellents During Pregnancy

en español: Usar insecticidas y repelentes de insectos durante el embarazo Article: https://kids...

Using Household Chemicals During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it Safe to Use Household Chemicals During P...

Using Teeth Whiteners During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Get My Teeth Bleached During Pregnancy...

Using Medicines During Pregnancy

en español: Usar medicamentos durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/med...

What Are Kegel Exercises?

en español: ¿Qué son los ejercicios de Kegel? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/kegels....

What Can Help With Leg Cramps During Pregnancy?

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Why Do Painful Leg Cramps Sometimes Happen During Preg...

What Can I Do to Relieve My Pregnancy Backaches?

en español: ¿Qué puedo hacer para aliviar mis dolores de espalda durante el embarazo? Article: h...

What if My Baby Isn't Born by My Due Date?

en español: ¿Y si mi bebé aún no ha nacido en la fecha probable de parto? Article: https:/...

What Is Prenatal Care Before Pregnancy?

Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/precautions.html  Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl ...

What's a "High-Risk" Pregnancy?

en español:  ¿Qué es un embarazo de "alto riesgo"? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hi...

Where Should I Have My Baby?

en español: ¿Dónde debería dar a luz? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/birth-centers-h...

When Do Pregnant Women Need Progesterone Shots?

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Are Progesterone Shots? If you've had a premat...

Why Do Many Pregnant Women Pull Ligaments, Muscles, and Joints?

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD I'm 6 months pregnant and feel like I'm strain...

Why Do Some Pregnant Women Get Varicose Veins?

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD I'm 6 months pregnant and am starting to get w...

Why Are Babies Born Early?

en español: ¿Por qué algunos bebés nacen antes de tiempo? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/par...

Why Do Some Women Feel Short of Breath During Pregnancy?

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Feeling short of breath during pregnancy is quite ...

Nemours KidsHealth (All About Breastfeeding)

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and pare...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Started

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Cómo empezar Article: https://k...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Your Baby to Latch

Article https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/latch.html  Medically reviewed by: Kristen Littleton, ...

Breastfeeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

en español: Preguntas frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: ¿Cuánto y con qué frecuencia? Artic...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Out and About

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Dar el pecho fuera de casa Arti...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Pain and Discomfort

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Molestias y dolor Article: http...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Pumping

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Bombas de extracción de leche ma...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Safely Storing Breast Milk

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Conservación segura de la leche ...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Sleep — Yours and Your Baby's

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: El sueño suyo y el de su bebé A...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Solids and Supplementing

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Sólidos y biberones suplementari...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Preocupaciones más frecuentes A...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Spitting Up, Gagging, and Biting

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: regurgitación, arcadas y mordida...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Supply and Demand

Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-supply.html  Medically reviewed by: Jamila...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Your Eating and Drinking Habits

en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Sus hábitos de ingesta y de bebi...

Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed...

Burping Your Baby

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD Am important part of feeding a baby is burping. Burpin...

Feeding Your Newborn

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decisi...

Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or formu...

Feeding Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Most babies this age are ready to try solid fo...

Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L, Gavin By 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-...

Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Toddlers this age are moving toward a diet more like yo...

How to Bottle-Feed Your Baby (Video)

en español: Cómo darle el biberón a su bebé (Vídeo) Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/b...

How to Breastfeed Your Baby (Video)

en español: Cómo amamantar a su bebé (Video) Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfe...

How to Pump & Store Breast Milk (Video)

en español: Cómo extraerse leche materna y almacenarla (Vídeo) Article: https://kidshealth.org/e...

I'm Breastfeeding. How Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?

Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bfeed-allergies.html  Medically reviewed by: Larissa ...

Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have COVID-19?

en español: ¿Es seguro que amamante a mi bebé si tengo COVID-19? Article: https://kidshealth.org...

Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have the Flu?

en español: ¿Es seguro que amamante a mi bebé si tengo la gripe? Article: https://kidshealth.org...

Nursing Positions

en español: Posiciones para amamantar al bebé Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/nursing...

Weaning Your Child

en español: Destetar a su bebé Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/weaning.html Medicall...

When Can My Baby Start Eating Solid Foods?

A friend just started giving her 3-month-old applesauce and rice cereal. My son is just 2 weeks y...

Nemours KidsHealth (All About Formula Feeding)

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and pare...

Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed...

Burping Your Baby

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD Am important part of feeding a baby is burping. Burpin...

Feeding Your Newborn

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decisi...

Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or formu...

Feeding Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Most babies this age are ready to try solid fo...

Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L, Gavin By 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-...

Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Toddlers this age are moving toward a diet more like yo...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Getting Started

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

How to Bottle-Feed Your Baby (Video)

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts With a little preparation and practice, you ca...

Is Homemade Baby Formula Safe?

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Some parents might be interested in making their own in...

Stopping the Bottle

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD Many toddlers become attached to their bottles. Beside...

When Can Babies Start Drinking Cow's Milk?

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD At What Age Can Babies Switch From Breast Milk or Form...

When Can My Baby Start Eating Solid Foods?

A friend just started giving her 3-month-old applesauce and rice cereal. My son is just 2 weeks y...

Nemours KidsHealth (Introducing Solid Foods)

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and pare...

Nemours KidsHealth (Communicating With Your Baby)

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and pare...

Communication and Your Newborn

en español: La comunicación y su recién nacido Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cnewbo...

Communication and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

en español: La comunicación y su hijo de 1 a 3 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/...

Communication and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

en español: La comunicación y su hijo de 4 a 7 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/...

Communication and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

 en español: La comunicación y su hijo de 8 a 12 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parent...

Communication and Your 1-to-2-Year-Old

en español: La comunicación y su hijo de 1 a 2 años Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/c...

Communication and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old

en español: La comunicación y su hijo de 2 a 3 años Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/c...

Getting to Know Your Newborn

en español: Conocer a su recién nacido Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/newborn-variat...

Bonding With Your Baby

en español: El apego con su bebé Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bonding.html  Medic...

Reading Books to Babies

en español: Leer libros a los bebés Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/reading-babies.htm...

Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?

en español: ¿Tiene un retraso del lenguaje mi hija de dos años y medio? Article: https://kidshea...

Is it Normal to Feel Sad After Having a Baby?

en español: Amo a mi bebé. Sin embargo, me siento triste. Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/par...

Separation Anxiety

en español: Ansiedad de separación Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sep-anxiety.html ...

Nemours KidsHealth (Growth & Your Baby)

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and pare...

A Guide for First-Time Parents

en español: Guía para padres primerizos Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/guide-parents...

What to Do When Babies Cry

en español: Qué hacer cuando un bebé llora Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/babies-cry...

Bathing Your Baby

en español: Bañar a su bebé Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bathing-baby.html Medica...

Failure to Thrive

en español: Retraso del crecimiento Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/failure-thrive.ht...

Growth Charts

en español: Guía para padres primerizos Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growth-char...

Getting to Know Your Newborn

en español: Conocer a su recién nacido Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/newborn-variat...

Growth and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

en español: El crecimiento y su hijo de 1 a 2 años Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/gr...

Growth and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old

en español: El crecimiento y su hijo de 2 a 3 años Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/gr...

Is My Baby Ready for Shoes?

en español: ¿Mi bebé está listo para llevar zapatos? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/...

When Your Baby's Born Premature

en español: Si su bebé nace prematuro Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/preemies.html ...

Your Newborn's Growth

en español: El crecimiento de su recién nacido Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growne...

Your Child's Growth

en español: El crecimiento de su hijo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/childs-growth.h...

Your Baby's Growth: 1 Month

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 1 mes Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/grow13m....

Your Baby's Growth: 2 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 2 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growth...

Your Baby's Growth: 3 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 3 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growth...

Your Baby's Growth: 4 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 4 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/grow47...

Your Baby's Growth: 5 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 5 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growth...

Your Baby's Growth: 6 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 6 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growth...

Your Baby's Growth: 7 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 7 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growth...

Your Baby's Growth: 8 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 8 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/grow81...

Your Baby's Growth: 9 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 9 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growth...

Your Baby's Growth: 10 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 10 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growt...

Your Baby's Growth: 11 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 11 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growt...

Your Baby's Growth: 12 Months

en español: El crecimiento de su bebé: 12 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/growt...

Your Child's Development: Newborn

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: recién nacido Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/d...

Your Child’s Development: 3-5 Days

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: 3-5 días Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/develo...

Your Child's Development: 1 Month

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: 1 mes Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/developme...

Your Child's Development: 2 Months

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: 2 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/develop...

Your Child’s Development: 4 Months

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: 4 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/develop...

Your Child's Development: 6 Months

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: 6 meses Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/develop...

Your Child's Development: 9 Months

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: 9 meses Articles: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/develo...

Your Child’s Development: 1 Year (12 Months)

en español: El desarrollo de su hijo: 1 año (12 meses) Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parent...

Nemours KidsHealth (Learning, Play & Your Baby)

Nemours KidsHealth (Medical Care & Your Baby)

Apnea of Prematurity

Medically reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MD What Is Apnea of Prematurity? Apnea of prematurity (AO...

Birth Defects

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD What Is a Birth Defect? A birth defect is a problem...

Bringing Your Premature Baby Home

Medically reviewed by: Lynn M. Fuchs, MD If your baby was born prematurely, you may have waited ...

Caring for Your Premature Baby at Home

Medically reviewed by: Lynn M. Fuchs, MD and Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Your baby is finally coming ...

Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby

Medically reviewed by: Kevin P. Sheahan, MD From the day you learn you're pregnant, you make dec...

Circumcision

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts What Is Circumcision? A hood of skin, called ...

Cleft Lip

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is a Cleft Lip? Babies who are born with cleft...

Cleft Palate

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What is a Cleft Palate? A cleft palate (PAL-it) is ...

Cleft Palate With Cleft Lip

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is Cleft Lip and Palate? A cleft of the lip or...

Common Questions About Vaccines

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Why Are Vaccines Important? Vaccines have protect...

Congenital Cataracts

Medically reviewed by: Sarah Logan, MD What Are Congenital Cataracts? A cataract is any cloudin...

Congenital Hypothyroidism

Medically reviewed by: Anthony W. Gannon, MD What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland ...

COVID-19: How to Protect Babies

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph In children, COVID-19 can be a mild illness, and s...

Craniosynostosis

Medically reviewed by: Brian C. Kellogg, MD What Is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is when ...

Diapering Your Baby

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD New parents spend a lot of time changing diapers - bab...

Erythema Toxicum

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Erythema toxicum (air-uh-THEE-muh TOK-sih-kum) is a com...

Fetal Abdominal Cyst

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is a Fetal Abdominal Cyst? A fetal abdominal cyst ...

Fetal Lung Mass

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is a Fetal Lung Mass? A fetal lung mass is a lump ...

Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Babies

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Also called: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD,...

Gastroschisis

Medically reviewed by: Loren Berman, MD What Is Gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is when a baby is ...

Getting the Most From a Doctor's Visit

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Your child's doctor is a key resource when you have qu...

Getting to Know Your Newborn

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Parents might be surprised by how their newbor...

Health Screening Tests

Medically reviewed by: Kevin P. Sheahan, MD What Are Health Screening Tests? Health screening t...

Heat Rash (Miliaria)

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Also called: Prickly Heat, Sweat Rash What is Heat ...

Hernias

Medically reviewed by: T. Ernesto Figueroa, MD What Are Hernias? Hernias happen when part of an...

How Can I Comfort My Baby During Shots?

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD My baby cries so much when getting a shot. How...

How Can I Tell if My Baby Is Constipated?

Medically reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MD It might seem like a baby is having trouble passing poo...

How to Treat Diaper Rash

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD What Is Diaper Rash? Diaper rash is a common skin ...

How Vaccines Help (Video)

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Vaccines keep millions of people healthy each ...

Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborns

Medically reviewed by: Eliza C. Fradkin, MD What Is an Intraventricular Hemorrhage? An intraven...