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Maternity & Newborn

Start your maternity journey with health resources to empower new parents, covering everything from conception to newborn care. Find everything to know about maternity and newborn health in one place.

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Common Discomforts During Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting are common in the first trimester, as is fatigue. Other common discomforts are hemorrhoids and heartburn.

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Diagnosis
Common Tests During Pregnancy

Certain tests and screenings may be scheduled during your pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will advise you on which tests you'll need.

Management
Newborn Appearance

Newborns have many variations in normal appearance, from their skin color to the shape of their head. Here's a look at some of the normal variations you can expect.

Treatment
Umbilical Cord Care

In a few weeks, your baby will have the cutest little belly button. But right now the healing remains of his umbilical cord need special care. Here's how to make sure the cord remainder stays infection-free.

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Newborn resources

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    How to Comfort a Crying Baby

    Read on to learn about helpful methods to soothe your crying baby.

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  • Management
    Coping with Colic

    Does your baby cry nonstop at regular times of the day? If he or she can't be calmed, your baby may have colic. This condition typically stops at 3 to 4 months. But it may last up to age 6 months. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Management
    How to Use a Pacifier

    It seems everyone has an opinion about pacifiers. That's because there are both advantages and disadvantages to using them. Get the full facts so you can make the right choice for your baby.

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Helpful tools for a healthy pregnancy

Management
Due Date Calculator

It is important to know your estimated due date in order to help plan for the baby's birth.

Management
Ovulation Date Calculator

When you are trying to have a baby, fertile times are an important factor. Use this information about your cycles to help to predict your more fertile times and when you will ovulate.

Types
What Do You Know About Multiple Births?

Today, more women than ever before are giving birth to multiples. What explains the increase through the past decade? Take this quiz to find out.

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