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Your health impacts your fertility and also influences the well-being of your children, from pregnancy and birth to their lifelong health. Eating a balanced diet and staying active is important to help parent and baby be as healthy as possible. Here are some suggestions you can take to prepare for...

Eating well is important for everyone, but especially during pregnancy. A nutritious diet can support baby's growth and development, reduce the risk of future health issues, and maintain mom/birthing parent's well-being. Diet should consist of a wide range of foods, aiming for lower fat, sugar, and salt, while focusing on...

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What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some patients develop during pregnancy due to changing hormone levels in the placenta. During pregnancy, it can be harder for your body to make enough insulin—insulin is the hormone that helps your body regulate blood sugar...

Food Safety in Pregnancy Pregnant individuals are at increased risk for foodborne illnesses during pregnancy. Ensuring good food safety can help decrease the risks of foodborne illness. Pregnant individuals should avoid certain high-risk foods, including unpasturized dairy, undercooked meats, raw seafood, and specific high-mercury containing fish (i.e. swordfish, shark). Protecting...

Multiple Birth: Twins, triplets or more... Multiple birth pregnancies need extra care and monitoring. There are also higher requirements for certain nutrients and calories. You may experience more nausea/morning sickness symptoms due to higher levels of pregnancy hormone. If you have severe nausea or vomiting, talk with your care provider...

Vegetarian diet: It can sometimes be challenging to meet your requiremnet for certain vitamins and minerals when following a vegetarian or vegan diet. A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet your nutritional needs at all ages. The kiy is to eat a wide range of foods, including nuts, seeds, legumes, soy...

An ultrasound examination uses sound waves and echoes to make images of your baby. When a pregnant individual has an ultrasound, a hand-held device is rubbed along the patient's belly. It releases sound waves that bounce off the developing baby. The echoes from the returning sound waves make an image...