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Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy & Baby)

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...