Category

Pregnancy and Reproduction
HEALTH LIBRARY / TOPIC

Pregnancy and Reproduction

DP
39 ARTICLES IN THIS TOPIC

Pregnancy and Nutrition

During pregnancy, it's important to give yourself and your baby the nutrition needed to grow and be healthy. Learn which foods can give you the right nutrients.
READ MORE

Pregnancy and Opioids

There are risks to you and your baby if you take opioids while pregnant. Learn about these risks and the treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy.
READ MORE

Pregnancy and Substance Use

During pregnancy, substance use can harm your baby. Learn about why to stay away from smoking, drinking, and illegal drugs, and how to get help.
READ MORE

Premature Babies

A premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Premature babies may have health problems and need special care.
READ MORE

Prenatal Care

Getting the right prenatal care is important for a healthy pregnancy. Learn what exams or tests you need so you can the most out of your appointments.
READ MORE

Prenatal Testing

Learn how prenatal testing checks on the health of you and your baby during pregnancy. Some tests are routine, and some are for women at high risk.
READ MORE

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Primary ovarian insufficiency(POI) happens when a woman's ovaries stop working before she is 40. POI is different from premature menopause. Learn about the causes, and how to treat the symptoms and complications.
READ MORE

Reproductive Hazards

Reproductive hazards can affect your reproductive health, fertility, and ability to have healthy children. Learn about the types and prevention.
READ MORE

Rh Incompatibility

Rh incompatibility happens during pregnancy if mom's blood is Rh-negative and the baby's is Rh-positive. Learn about screening and treatment.
READ MORE

Stillbirth

A stillbirth is when a mother's baby dies in the womb after the 20th week of pregnancy. Read more on how to cope or support your loved one.
READ MORE

Teenage Pregnancy

Get the facts on teenage pregnancy - how common it is, prevention, and how teenage mothers can have a safe and healthy pregnancy.
READ MORE

Tubal Ligation

Tubal ligation (getting your fallopian tubes tied) is surgery to prevent a woman from getting pregnant. Learn more about this form of birth control.
READ MORE