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Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and parents-to-be need. Read about babyproofing your home, staying healthy during pregnancy, coping with colic, what to expect when your little one arrives, and much more.

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pregnancy-newborn/

en español: https://kidshealth.org/es/parents/pregnancy-newborn/

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 ...