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Ultrasound During Pregnancy

…will benefit you and your baby. What information does a fetal ultrasound provide? An ultrasound can help your healthcare provider determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. It…

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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant

…a video screen. Other tests may be needed if you or your baby are at risk for any problems. How much weight should I gain during pregnancy? Talk to your…

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Colic

…time they are 3 to 4 months old. SYMPTOMS It’s normal for babies to fuss and cry. Babies who have colic cry more than most babies, even though they’re otherwise…

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Routine Tests During Pregnancy

…severe bleeding during pregnancy and childbirth. This can lead to dangerously high blood pressure. Breech position. Normally, a baby should be positioned head down near the end of pregnancy. A…

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Your Baby’s Development – The Second Trimester

…second trimester is week 13 through week 26 of your pregnancy. During this time, your baby continues to grow, develop and change almost daily. How big is my baby? When…

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Healthy Eating in Pregnancy

pregnancy, your cells are more resistant to insulin. Sugar that would normally enter cells stays in your bloodstream as a way to deliver more nutrients to your baby. If your…

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Your Baby’s Development – The First Trimester

…42). If you have an ultrasound to look at your developing baby early in your pregnancy, your healthcare provider may measure the baby to determine your due date instead. What…

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Congenital Heart Disease – How to Care for Your Baby and Yourself

…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. If your baby was born with a congenital heart defect, you’re probably experiencing a lot of feelings. It’s normal

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Early Pregnancy Loss

…early pregnancy loss: Chemical pregnancy – This is a very early miscarriage. It usually happens in the first few weeks after conception. Chromosomal abnormalities keep the embryo from developing normally….

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How to Care for Your Baby’s Teeth

…is not a normal part of teething. These tips can help relieve your baby’s discomfort: Give your baby a cold teething ring or a cold washcloth to chew or suck…

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