What is gastroschisis? -part 1
Gastroschisis is a birth defect of the abdominal (belly) wall. It happens when the muscles that make up the abdominal wall don’t connect properly ...
Heart disease and pregnancy-related deaths
Your heart during
pregnancy
During pregnancy, your
heart has a lot more work to do than before. Your heart has to beat faster and
pump mor ...
March for Babies 2020
Each year, thousands of moms and babies deal with complications from pregnancy and premature birth. More than 380,000 babies are born prematurely ...
Critical congenital heart disease
February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week.
What are congenital heart defects?
Critical congenital heart defects (also called critical C ...
Black History Month 2020
Throughout the month of February, we celebrate Black History
Month in the United States. It’s a time to honor the wonderful contributions
made by ...
When congenital heart defects run in the family
Families often share many things – from common interests to celebrating life’s milestones. But families also can share a higher risk for certain ...
Can a thyroid condition during pregnancy affect my baby?
The thyroid is a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. The thyroid makes hormones that help your body work. If it makes too little or too mu ...
The truth about marijuana and pregnancy
Marijuana is a hot topic in news across the nation these days. In
some states, it’s legal to use marijuana. In other states, it’s illegal. And in ...
Here’s why getting vaccines now is good for your future baby
If you’ve been reading our blog for some time, you may have
noticed that we’ve talked a lot about the importance of having good
health before pre ...
Tips for quitting smoking and vaping
When you become pregnant, what you eat, drink and breathe can affect your baby. This includes vaping and smoking during pregnancy.
Cigarettes
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