Tag: Pregnancy

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 ...

Can you reduce the risk of having a baby with spina bifida?
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. It’s a time when communities and organizations come together to raise awareness and advocate for families ...

Unspoken stories®
Motherhood isn’t the easiest job. Often there are personal stories that aren’t talked about. And experiences range from the joys of parenting to ...

Heart health for pregnancy
Heart health is important for all of us, but it’s especially important if you’re pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant. During pregnancy, yo ...

Folic acid: what you need to know
It’s Folic Acid Awareness Week – a great time to learn all about why folic acid is so important! Below we break down all you need to know.
What ...

Taking care of yourself during the holidays
Besides the usual stress of pregnancy and getting ready for your baby, the holidays often add more pressure, which can take a toll on your health. Fee ...

How to manage gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes (also called gestational diabetes mellitus) is a kind of diabetes that can happen during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition i ...

Where does all the weight gain go during pregnancy?
Now that you’re pregnant, your body is changing to get ready for your baby. Gaining weight is an important part of pregnancy.
If you gain too l ...

It’s time for the dentist
There's a lot to think about if you’re pregnant, or considering getting pregnant. Scheduling your preconception checkup or your prenatal care visits a ...
Just had a baby, but pregnant again?
If you’ve already had a baby and are planning for more children, it’s best to wait at least 18 months between birth and getting pregnant again. Gettin ...