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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 [...]
Read more Smoking or Drinking While Pregnant Can Cause Some Babies to Be Born Too SmallMarijuana 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 [...]
Read more Marijuana use during pregnancy associated with low birth weight5 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 [...]
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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 [...]
Read more Smoking or Drinking While Pregnant Can Cause Some Babies to Be Born Too SmallMarijuana 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 [...]
Read more Marijuana use during pregnancy associated with low birth weight5 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 [...]
Read more 5 Daily Habits for a Healthy PregnancyCan 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 [...]
Read more Can Pregnant Women Drink Coffee?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 [...]
Read more In Joy BirthHow 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 [...]
Read more How can I plan healthy meals during pregnancy?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 [...]
Read more What Should My Prenatal Visit Schedule Look Like?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 [...]
Read more Low Birthweight Babies: Health Risks And How To Avoid ThemActivities 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 [...]
Read more Activities That Increase the Likelihood of Giving Birth to an Underweight ChildGreat 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 [...]
Read more Great Meals to Eat During PregnancyDid You Know?
Regular prenatal visits can reduce your baby’s risk of low birthweight which puts them at risk for diabetes later in life.
Read more Did You Know?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.
Read more Why Get Prenatal Care?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 [...]
Read more 7 Things I Learned at My Last Prenatal Appointment6 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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