Family Planning and Birth Control
Breastfeeding: Healthier for Baby, Healthier for You
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Breastfeeding is more than just providing food; it’s a close bonding experience that sets the stage for a healthy life. Breastfeeding significantly improves the health, development and wellbeing of infants and children as well as mothers, both in the short- and long-term. We’ll explore the many advantages of breastfeeding for both you and your little…
Seven ways to support healthy blood pressure during pregnancy
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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Even if you’ve never had high blood pressure. About half of pregnancy complications, such as having a preterm baby, are related to high blood pressure.
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time dedicated to providing information on birth defects, prevention or risk reduction, and where to seek help if you have concerns about birth defects. The CDC estimates that 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect in the United States every year. Depending on the…
Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby – Good Nutrition during Pregnancy
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While a well-balanced healthy diet is always beneficial, it’s especially important during pregnancy. Not only is good nutrition during pregnancy essential for your baby it can also help to ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea and constipation. Benefits of a Healthy Diet for Mom and Baby Good Nutrition for Mom and…
