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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...

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Epidurals

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

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Eating During Pregnancy

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

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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

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Drinking Tap Water During Pregnancy

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

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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...

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Dealing With Swollen Ankles During Pregnancy

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Cord Blood Banking

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

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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...

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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...

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Bringing Your Baby Home

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

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Birth Plans

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

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Avoiding Lead Exposure During Pregnancy

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Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is Exposure to Lead Dangerous During Pregn...

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Are You in Labor?

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Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD It can be hard to tell when you are truly in labor. ...

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Are Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy?

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

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Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

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Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is it Risky to Drink Alcohol During Pregna...

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Air Travel During Pregnancy

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

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A Week-by-Week Pregnancy Calendar

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en español: Calendario del embarazo semana a semana Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/p...

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