You & Your Health—Motherhood
Before You Get Pregnant
During Your Pregnancy
Getting Ready For Labor and Delivery
Postpartum
Before You Get Pregnant
Deciding to start a family is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Click below for information about ovulation, conception, fertility, due dates, and other factors that can help you with this decision.
Women's Health News
Flu Vaccine for Pregnant Women is 2 for 1
October 2008
For the first time, a clinical trial has shown that pregnant women who receive the influenza vaccine provide immunity to their newborns as well...
Read More at the New York Times >>
During Your Pregnancy
You've just found out you're pregnant! What an exciting time for you—a time of physical and emotional change and growth, along with a lot of questions. We've put together the following information to help keep you up to date throughout your pregnancy.
Women's Health News
How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant?
April 2009
Just how much seafood moms-to-be can safely consume without exposing their unborn babies to dangerous levels of mercury is a matter of ongoing debate. . .
More at Forbes Magazine >>
How Depression During Pregnancy is Linked to Premature Birth
May 2009
Studies have suggested that certain antidepressants taken during pregnancy—or possibly the depression itself—may be linked to a higher risk of preterm birth and neonatal complications. . .
More at health.com >>
Getting Ready For Labor and Delivery
Your months of pregnancy will soon be coming to an end and the big day will be here. You can help prepare yourself for this occasion by reading some of these articles below. To sign up for the WSNM Childbirth Classes or for more information, you may contact Janet Strozier via email—hmarquez@wsnm.org:
Postpartum
Now you're back at home with your baby—such a wondrous new being in your life, but the questions don't end just because you've delivered. Help take care of yourself and your infant by checking out the following:
Women's Health News
Breast-Feeding Benefits Mothers, Study Finds
April 2009
Most doctors agree that breast feeding is best for babies’ health. Now a large study suggests that the practice benefits mothers as well. . .
More at the New York Times >>
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