Zika and Pregnancy Planning
There is no vaccine to prevent Zika infection. If you are planning a pregnancy, you’ll need to take steps to take to protect yourself and your partner.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for women in the childbearing stage of life. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
U.S. Leads Wealthy Nations in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesU.S. Leads Wealthy Nations in Pregnancy-Related Deaths WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — American women are far more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than women in other wealthy countries — and a national shortage of maternity care providers bodes ill for the future. Those are some of the findings from a new report […]
Finding the Best Daycare for Your Child
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesFinding good daycare for your child doesn’t have to be difficult, if you follow this advice.
Babies Need “Tummy Time”
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPutting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head.
Tote Your Baby in a Sling—Safely
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesSlings are a popular, natural way to carry your baby, but recent government warnings showed these slings can also be dangerous. Learn how to carry your baby safely.
What You Can Do to Prevent Child Abuse
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesChild abuse can happen in any family and in any neighborhood. Studies have shown that child abuse crosses all boundaries of income, race, ethnic heritage and religious faith. Read on for helpful tips for stopping child abuse.
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