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14Jun

Smoking or Drinking While Pregnant Can Cause Some Babies to Be Born Too Small

Newborns are unmistakably (and adorably) tiny, but babies born too small (under 5.5 pounds) have a greater risk of serious health issues at birth and later in [...]

21May

Marijuana use during pregnancy associated with low birth weight

This was originally posted on ABC Denver. Babies born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy are much more likely to be born underweight, according to [...]

24Apr

5 Daily Habits for a Healthy Pregnancy

For many new moms, getting pregnant means saying goodbye to a lot of things you used to love. So long, roller coasters and bike rides! Farewell, sushi and lunch [...]

14Jun

Smoking or Drinking While Pregnant Can Cause Some Babies to Be Born Too Small

Newborns are unmistakably (and adorably) tiny, but babies born too small (under 5.5 pounds) have a greater risk of serious health issues at birth and later in [...]

21May

Marijuana use during pregnancy associated with low birth weight

This was originally posted on ABC Denver. Babies born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy are much more likely to be born underweight, according to [...]

24Apr

5 Daily Habits for a Healthy Pregnancy

For many new moms, getting pregnant means saying goodbye to a lot of things you used to love. So long, roller coasters and bike rides! Farewell, sushi and lunch [...]

24Apr

Can Pregnant Women Drink Coffee?

Growing a person takes a lot of energy (just ask expectant moms). From the first trimester to your due date, pregnancy can mean waves of fatigue that slow you [...]

23Apr

In Joy Birth

In Joy Birth is a partnership of two experienced and professional doulas. Heather Rich-Dunn is a mother of two and has 10 years experience as a birth doula. She [...]

13Apr

How can I plan healthy meals during pregnancy?

[this originally appeared on the ACOG site] The United States Department of Agriculture has made it easier to plan meals during pregnancy by [...]

25Feb

What Should My Prenatal Visit Schedule Look Like?

Regular prenatal visits are an important part of pregnancy. At these visits, you’ll get to monitor yours and your baby’s health. By checking on you and your [...]

25Feb

Low Birthweight Babies: Health Risks And How To Avoid Them

Did you know that a baby born at a low birthweight can lead to serious health risks that last for the baby’s entire life? On average in the United States, one [...]

12Jan

Activities That Increase the Likelihood of Giving Birth to an Underweight Child

Nearly 1 in every 12 babies born in America is underweight. Unfortunately, almost all babies born with low birthweight will need special care in the [...]

10Jan

Great Meals to Eat During Pregnancy

You’re unique and your pregnancy will be unique, too. The best thing you can do is talk to your doctor about what to eat and how much to eat while you’re [...]

08Jan

Did You Know?

Regular prenatal visits can reduce your baby’s risk of low birthweight which puts them at risk for diabetes later in life.

07Jan

Why Get Prenatal Care?

Regular prenatal visits can reduce your baby’s risk of low birthweight which puts them at risk for high blood pressure later in life.

05Jan

7 Things I Learned at My Last Prenatal Appointment

During your pregnancy, you’ll have regular prenatal appointments. At these appointments, your doctor will monitor your pregnancy to make sure that you and your [...]

04Jan

6 Risks That Come With Having a Preterm Birth

In the United States, nearly 1 in 10 babies is born too early and nearly 1 in 6 for African-American women. Babies born before 37 weeks are not only smaller [...]

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