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...