World Down Syndrome Day 2022
What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition caused by extra genetic material. Typically, our cells contain 23 pairs of chr ...
5 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy
One of the best ways to protect yourself and others is to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Research has shown that the vaccine is safe and effective in ...
Protecting yourself and your baby from syphilis
Did you know that syphilis is a preventable sexually transmitted infection (also called STI)? In 2019, the U.S. reported a growing number o ...
Health Disparities Contribute to Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Loss affects families every day, in many different ways.
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, a day dedicated to recognizing ...
Learn more about sickle cell disease and how it may affect your baby
Sickle cell disease is a condition in which the red blood cells in your body are stiff and shaped like a letter C. Red blood cells need to be rou ...
Opioid use disorder and pregnancy
Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce pain. They affect the body’s nervous system. Opioids release chemicals in the brain that make you fee ...
Keep food poisoning off the menu this summer
It’s summer cookout season! You’ve probably looked forward to eating your favorite summer foods—like grilled meats, hot dogs and potato salad—all ...
It’s never too late to quit smoking
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day! This annual celebration raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. Tobacco leaves are used to make produc ...
Can having a fever while pregnant hurt my baby?
The
average body temperature is usually around 98.6 F (37 C). A fever happens when your
body reaches a higher temperature than the normal range. ...
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Our hearts are with those who have suffered the unimaginable pain of losing a baby. ...