Do you know what CMV is?
June is National Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it’s important to kno ...
Never heard of CMV? You’re not alone
Cytomegalovirus (also called CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages. In fact, more than half of adults in the United States becom ...
CMV: Common questions
Q. What Is CMV?
A. Cytomegalovirus, also called CMV, is a kind of herpesvirus. There are many kinds of herpeviruses. Some are sexually transmitted d ...
“Spread Prevention, Not the Infection” during Pregnancy: CMV
This year the theme of National Birth Defects Prevention Month is Prevent to Protect. This week we will be posting a series of guest posts from Mothe ...
Good hygiene can help prevent birth defects
Now that winter has arrived, the temperatures are decreasing and the spread of germs is increasing. In an effort to stay healthy, I find myself consta ...
Wash your hands for National Handwashing Awareness Week
The easiest way to stop the spread of germs is to wash your hands. You should wash your hands before and after many activities, such as when you are p ...
Can you prevent infections during pregnancy?
There are some infections that you can get either before or during pregnancy that may cause complications for you and your baby. You can’t always prev ...
When in doubt, wash your hands
Now that winter has arrived, it seems like the temperatures are decreasing and the spread of germs is increasing. In an effort to stay healthy this se ...