Vaccines before, during and after pregnancy
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Below we highlight why vaccines are so important, for the health of moms and babies.
Vaccine ...
Don’t forget to get a flu shot this season
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is still spreading in most parts of the country, and it’s flu season. It’s important to get the flu vaccine for ...
How to avoid harmful substances during pregnancy
For many people, the start of a new year is a great time to think
about new beginnings. If one of those new beginnings is planning a pregnancy,
t ...
Why you should get a flu shot this year
It’s flu season. Because the coronavirus (COVID-19) is still spreading throughout the country, this year it’s more important than ever to get the ...
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month
We know that not all birth defects can be prevented. But we do know there are things that can help you increase the chances of having a healthy, full ...
How you can protect your baby against the flu
Influenza (also called flu) is a virus that can cause serious illness. It’s more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can cause serious ...
National Influenza Vaccination Week 2019
National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is observed this year from December 1-7, is a time when health organizations come together to remind ev ...
Protect yourself and your child from flu
By the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
There are a lot of ways that you can keep yourself and your developing baby healthy dur ...
Vaccination in Pregnancy: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Painful Decision
By Beth Conover, APRN, CGC MotherToBaby Nebraska, UNMC
“I am 20 weeks pregnant…when is it safe to get my flu shot?” The texted quest ...
It’s time to schedule your flu shot
A new study published today showed that pregnant women who got the flu shot had an average of 40 percent less risk of being hospitalized from flu. ...