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Smoking and Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Is Smoking During Pregnancy Risky? It can be very hard to quit smoking. But smoking during pregnancy means that nicotine, carbon monoxide, and other chemicals pass to the growing baby. So it's important t...
Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Now that you're pregnant, taking care of yourself has never been more important. Here's how to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. Prenatal Health Care To protect the health of your baby, be sure ...
Sunless and Self-Tanning During Pregnancy
en español: Autobronceadores sin sol durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tanning-pregnancy.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD What Are Self-Tanners? Self-tanners are products that contain dihydroxyace...
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy
en español: Cuidar de su salud mental durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pregnant-mental-health.html Medically reviewed by: Leah Heyel, LCSW and Shannon Davis, LCSW, PMH-C Pregnancy brings a mix of feelings, and not all of the...
Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth
en español: Tratamientos para prevenir el parto prematuro Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/treatments-prevent-premature-birth.html Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD Having a full-term pregnancy is best for your baby's health. Full-term...
Using Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Use Artificial and Other Low-Calorie Sweeteners in Pregnancy? Some people like to use low-calorie sweeteners instead of sugar. These can be: "Artificial" sweeteners, which are made in a lab, such a...
Using Bug Killers and Repellents During Pregnancy
en español: Usar insecticidas y repelentes de insectos durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/repellants.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Can I Use Bug Sprays During Pregnancy? Some, yes; others no. Bug spra...
Using Hair Dyes and Color During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it OK to Color My Hair During Pregnancy? Because very little dye is absorbed through the skin, coloring your hair is "usually safe" during pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetricians and ...
Using Household Chemicals During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it Safe to Use Household Chemicals During Pregnancy? Some household cleaners and chemicals are safe to use during pregnancy while other are not. Chemicals like ammonia and chlorine might cause nausea becau...
Using Medicines During Pregnancy
en español: Usar medicamentos durante el embarazo Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/medications.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Should Some Medicines Be Avoided During Pregnancy? Many medicines shouldn't be used during pre...
Using Teeth Whiteners During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Get My Teeth Bleached During Pregnancy? Maybe. Few good studies have been done on teeth bleaching products that say for sure whether they're safe to use during pregnancy. Some makers of these products...
What Are Kegel Exercises?
en español: ¿Qué son los ejercicios de Kegel? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/kegels.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD What Are Kegel Exercises? Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles at the bottom of the pelvis. These mu...
What Can Help With Leg Cramps During Pregnancy?
Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Why Do Painful Leg Cramps Sometimes Happen During Pregnancy? Many pregnant women get lower leg cramps, often in the middle of the night in their second and third trimesters. Experts aren't sure what causes "charley ...
What Can I Do to Relieve My Pregnancy Backaches?
en español: ¿Qué puedo hacer para aliviar mis dolores de espalda durante el embarazo? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/achy-back.html Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD I'm 7 months pregnant and my back is killing me! How can I get some ...
What if My Baby Isn't Born by My Due Date?
en español: ¿Y si mi bebé aún no ha nacido en la fecha probable de parto? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/due-date.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD What if My Baby Is "Late"? Very few pregnant women deliver on their...
What Is Prenatal Care Before Pregnancy?
Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/precautions.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD I think we're ready to start a family! What should I know about health care before I get pregnant?– Skyler Ideally, prenatal care should start b...
What's a "High-Risk" Pregnancy?
en español: ¿Qué es un embarazo de "alto riesgo"? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/high-risk.html Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Does "High-Risk" Pregnancy Mean? A "high-risk" pregnancy means a woman has one or more things t...
When Do Pregnant Women Need Progesterone Shots?
Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Are Progesterone Shots? If you've had a premature baby in the past, your doctor may prescribe progesterone shots during your current pregnancy to help prevent early labor. Babies born early (before 37 weeks o...
Where Should I Have My Baby?
en español: ¿Dónde debería dar a luz? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/birth-centers-hospitals.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Giving Birth at a Hospital In the United States, most babies are born in a hospital. Not all ...
Why Are Babies Born Early?
en español: ¿Por qué algunos bebés nacen antes de tiempo? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/born-early.html Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD Most babies are born healthy at or near their due date. Sometimes, though, babies are born ea...