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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)? Babies whose mot...
Exercising During Pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy has many benefits, though you'll need to make a few changes to your n...
Epidurals
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Eating During Pregnancy
en español: Alimentación durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eating-p...
Ectopic Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy? In a normal pregnancy, ...
Drinking Tap Water During Pregnancy
en español: Beber agua del grifo durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/...
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...
Dealing With Pain During Childbirth
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COVID-19: Pregnancy FAQs
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph We've learned a lot about COVID-19. Here are some ...
Cord Blood Banking
Medically reviewed by: Maureen F. Edelson, MD What is Cord Blood? During pregnancy, the umbilic...
Coffee and Caffeine Use During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Drink Coffee During Pregnancy? If you...
Cesarean Section (C-Sections)
Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What is a C-Section? A cesarean section (C-section) i...
Bringing Your Baby Home
en español: Regresar a casa con su bebé Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bringing-baby...
Birth Plans
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph In early pregnancy, labor and birth may seem far o...
Avoiding Lead Exposure During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is Exposure to Lead Dangerous During Pregn...
Are You in Labor?
Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD It can be hard to tell when you are truly in labor. ...
Are Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy?
en español: Viajar en avión durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/vacci...
Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is it Risky to Drink Alcohol During Pregna...
Air Travel During Pregnancy
en español: Viajar en avión durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flyin...