Take Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth can trigger more than just changes in your body. Your mental well-being can be affected by fluctuating hormones that tri ...
5 Steps Men Can Take to Get Healthy Before Conception
June is Men’s Health Month, but making changes to improve your health can be something you can do at any point during the year.
Preconception ...
High blood pressure: A risk factor for preeclampsia
According to the latest data, about 116 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure (also called hypetension). That’s nearly hal ...
What are cleft lip and cleft palate?
Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that happen during pregnancy. Your baby’s lips form between 4 and 7 weeks, and the palate (roo ...
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. During this time, we celebrate the culture, achievements and contributions ...
Reducing the risk for congenital heart defects
A teratogen is something that can cause a birth defect or increase the risk of a baby having a birth defects. Certain medicines are teratogens be ...
Alcohol and pregnancy don’t mix
If you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant, stay away from alcohol. Drinking alcohol at any time during pregnancy can ...
Men’s Health Week 2020
Did you know that Men’s Health Week is observed each year
the week leading up to Father’s Day. This year it’ll take place from June
15-21. It’s a ...
Alcohol- and other drug-related birth defects
During pregnancy your growing baby depends on you to keep him healthy. That’s why it’s important that you stay away from harmful substances, like alco ...
Don’t drink alcohol during pregnancy
There’s no safe amount of alcohol or safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. If you drink alcohol even before you know you’re pregnant, it ca ...