Pregnancy Health Center

Expectant moms and dads are full of questions: What should I be eating? What sorts of tests should I have to make sure the baby is okay? How should we prepare for the newborn’s arrival? …And many, many more. Try to relax, take it one day at a time – enjoy this amazing process – and peruse the lists below for answers to your questions.

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Deafness: A-to-Z Guide from Diagnosis to Treatment to Prevention

Introduction: In that first golden moment when you gazed at your baby in the delivery room, he was already beginning an amazing journey of learning. And how do children learn? They take in the world by using their five senses. The sight of your face, the feel of your touch, the taste of your milk, …

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Articles

Dr. Greene explains diseases and conditions of interest to expecting mothers, including salmonella, rubella, and Down syndrome.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Q&A Guides

What is the relationship between premature babies and stress hormones? Is it safe to nurse while pregnant? Dr. Greene answers questions from concerned parents.

Nursing While Pregnant – Is It Safe?

Stress Hormones and Premature Babies

Dangers of Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy

Second Pregnancies – Will My First Child Suffer?

Pregnancy & Birth

Pregnancy can be a joyous time, but it can also come with a lot of unknowns. Here we take a look at ways to best support yourself in pregnancy for the benefit of your body and your baby.

ADHD and the Environment

Medications during Pregnancy

Hyperemesis

I Was Wrong about the Environment

As Powerful as Insulin

Breathing for Two

Labor & Birth

Labor may be the area in which expecting mothers have the most questions. Learn about skin-to-skin care, the relationship between breastfeeding and epidurals, as well as the benefits of vaginal birth.

The Marvels of Meconium

Cephalohematoma

Vaginal Birth Reduces Allergies

The most important 90 seconds in EVERY pregnancy

Breastfeeding and Epidurals

90 Seconds to Change the World

Pregnancy Nutrition

Not only does a diet rich in fruits and vegetables support your growing baby, it also teaches your child to enjoy these healthy foods in the future! Delve into the nuances of nutrition during pregnancy.

Babies are Built from Food

Great Food Can Improve Brain Development (Even Before Birth)

Your Baby Knows What You’re Eating … Even Before Birth

Hyperemesis

Does what I eat during pregnancy change my baby’s food preferences?

A New Reason to Eat Your Greens During Pregnancy

Prenatal

Learn about exercise during pregnancy, what to consider in a home birth, and how a father’s vitamins and supplements can aid in the health of a growing baby.