Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)
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 ...