Skip to main content

Recently Updated Pages

When Do Pregnant Women Need Progesterone Shots?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Are Progesterone Shots? If you've had a premat...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran

Where Should I Have My Baby?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: ¿Dónde debería dar a luz? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/birth-centers-h...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

What's a "High-Risk" Pregnancy?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español:  ¿Qué es un embarazo de "alto riesgo"? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hi...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

What Is Prenatal Care Before Pregnancy?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/precautions.html  Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl ...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

What if My Baby Isn't Born by My Due Date?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: ¿Y si mi bebé aún no ha nacido en la fecha probable de parto? Article: https:/...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

What Can I Do to Relieve My Pregnancy Backaches?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: ¿Qué puedo hacer para aliviar mis dolores de espalda durante el embarazo? Article: h...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

What Can Help With Leg Cramps During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Why Do Painful Leg Cramps Sometimes Happen During Preg...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran

What Are Kegel Exercises?

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: ¿Qué son los ejercicios de Kegel? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/kegels....

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

Using Teeth Whiteners During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Get My Teeth Bleached During Pregnancy...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran

Using Medicines During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: Usar medicamentos durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/med...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

Using Household Chemicals During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it Safe to Use Household Chemicals During P...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran

Using Bug Killers and Repellents During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: Usar insecticidas y repelentes de insectos durante el embarazo Article: https://kids...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

Using Hair Dyes and Color During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it OK to Color My Hair During Pregnancy? B...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran

Using Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Use Artificial and Other Low-Calorie S...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran

Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: Tratamientos para prevenir el parto prematuro Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/par...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: Cuidar de su salud mental durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/par...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

Staying Healthy During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Now that you're pregnant, taking care of yours...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran

Sunless and Self-Tanning During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español: Autobronceadores sin sol durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/e...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

Sleeping During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

en español:  El sueño durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sleep-durin...

Updated 1 week ago by Hunter Seabolt

Smoking and Pregnancy

Pregnancy and After Birth: Care and Inf... Nemours KidsHealth (Pregnancy)

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is Smoking During Pregnancy Risky? It can...

Updated 1 week ago by Noel Cochran