Preconception checkups: why they’re important
Are you planning a pregnancy or thinking of getting pregnant sometime in the future? If so, it’s never too early to get ready for a healthy pregn ...
Can eating healthy before pregnancy prevent birth defects?
The foods you eat provide nutrients that are important to
help you be healthy before and during pregnancy. Nutrients are parts of food,
like vita ...
Getting ready for another baby
Due to the current pandemic, some women may be thinking about postponing having another baby for a later time. But for others, that's not the cas ...
Thinking about having a baby?
Updated December 9, 2020
If you’re thinking about having a baby, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic might make you question if it’s s ...
March of Dimes launches new campaign: It Starts With Mom
The month of May is full of important observances, many related to women and women’s health. For example, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week r ...
International Women’s Day 2020
March 8th is International Women’s Day. It’s a time to shine a light on the important roles of women in our society, their amazing contributions ...
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 ...
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 ...
Healthy weight before pregnancy is good for you and good for your baby
If you’re planning on getting pregnant and one of your goals for the New Year is to get to a healthy weight, then you’re on the right track. Your ...
Preventing premature birth: a focus on mom’s health
It's estimated that more than half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. This means that lots of women may get pregnant but their bod ...