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Gestational Diabetes

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Hunter Seabolt

Getting X-Rays During Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Food Safety During Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Eating During Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Hunter Seabolt

Folic Acid and Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Exercising During Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Epidurals

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Ectopic Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Drinking Tap Water During Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Hunter Seabolt

Dealing With Swollen Ankles During Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

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

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Hunter Seabolt

Bringing Your Baby Home

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Hunter Seabolt

Dealing With Pain During Childbirth

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

COVID-19: Pregnancy FAQs

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Cord Blood Banking

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Coffee and Caffeine Use During Pregnancy

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

Updated 3 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Cesarean Section (C-Sections)

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

Updated 4 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Birth Plans

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

Updated 4 weeks ago by Noel Cochran

Are Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy?

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

Updated 4 weeks ago by Hunter Seabolt