Understanding the impact of health disparities on infant mortality
After months of anticipation, just the thought of losing your baby is heartbreaking. But, sadly, it can happen.
Each September, March of Dimes ...
Get chronic conditions under control before pregnancy
Most pregnant people who have chronic health conditions have healthy pregnancies and babies. However, if you can manage your condition well, your ...
Chronic health conditions, prescription medicines and pregnancy
If you’re thinking about starting a family and you take medicine to manage a chronic health condition, you may have questions about it. A chronic heal ...
How to plan for a baby if you have a chronic health condition
A chronic health condition is one that lasts for 1 year or more that needs ongoing medical care and can limit your usual activities and affect dai ...
Your preconception to-do list
You know that staying healthy during your pregnancy is important. But did you know that having a healthy baby actually starts before you get pregnant? ...
#ShowYourLove by being your healthiest self
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Today’s guest post is from Suzanne Woodward, Communications Director at the National Preconception ...
Preemies and asthma – how to help your child
Research has shown that premature birth (before 37 weeks) can cause a baby to have lung and breathing problems such as asthma, a health condition that ...