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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...
Why Do Many Pregnant Women Pull Ligaments, Muscles, and Joints?
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD I'm 6 months pregnant and feel like I'm straining or pulling something in my body every day. Is this normal? If so, why does this happen?- Avery Several things during pregnancy can make you less stable and mo...
Why Do Some Pregnant Women Get Varicose Veins?
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD I'm 6 months pregnant and am starting to get weird bluish-purple veins on my legs. What are these and why am I getting them? -Tyneesha Varicose veins are a common, usually harmless part of pregnancy for some ...
Why Do Some Women Feel Short of Breath During Pregnancy?
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Feeling short of breath during pregnancy is quite common, and usually isn't cause for concern. But let your doctor know because lots of things can cause shortness of breath. How Might Pregnancy Affect My Breathin...
Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make. Health experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants. Bu...
Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Started
en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Cómo empezar Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-starting.html Medically reviewed by: Jamila H. Richardson, BSN, RN, IBCLC and Kristen Littleton, IBCLC Breastfeeding is n...
Burping Your Baby
Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD Am important part of feeding a baby is burping. Burping helps to get rid of some of the air that babies tend to swallow during feeding. Not being burped often and swallowing too much air can make a baby spit up, or se...
Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Toddlers this age are moving toward a diet more like your own. Keep introducing new flavors and textures. Food preferences are set early in life, so help your child develop a taste for healthy foods now. Toddlers have...
Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old
Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or formula will provide all the nutrition needed. Doctors recommend waiting until your baby is about 6 months old to start solid foods. Some babies may be ready for solids...
Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Your Baby to Latch
Article https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/latch.html Medically reviewed by: Kristen Littleton, IBCLC and Jamila H. Richardson, BSN, RN, IBCLC Breastfeeding is natural, but it takes practice to get it right. Here's what you need to know about getting a goo...
Breastfeeding FAQs: How Much and How Often
en español: Preguntas frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: ¿Cuánto y con qué frecuencia? Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-often.html Medically reviewed by: Kristen Littleton, IBCLC and Jamila H. Richardson, BSN, RN, IBCLC Breastfee...
Feeding Your 4- to 7-Month-Old
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Most babies this age are ready to try solid foods. Experts recommend starting solid foods when a baby is about 6 months old, depending on the baby's readiness and nutritional needs. Be sure to check with your...
Breastfeeding FAQs: Pain and Discomfort
en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Molestias y dolor Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-discomfort.html Medically reviewed by: Kristen Littleton, IBCLC Breastfeeding is natural, but it takes practice to ge...
Breastfeeding FAQs: Out and About
en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Dar el pecho fuera de casa Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-outabout.html Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Some new moms might feel a little nervous in...
Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old
Medically reviewed by: Mary L, Gavin By 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-fortified infant cereals and the puréed foods that are part of their diet, along with breast milk or formula. Over the next few months, they will start to explore...
Feeding Your Newborn
Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you make for your child. These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you know what's right for you and your baby. Breast or Bottle? The Amer...