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Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about midwifery and natural home childbirth.... Details >

Midwives Alliance of North America  

This site provides important information related to Hepatitis B and pregnant women. Included are questions to ask the doctor, information about tests, vaccinations, breast feeding, labor and delivery ... Details >

Hepatitis B Foundation  

When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have special nutritional needs. Find advice to help you and your baby stay healthy.... Details >

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Also available in: Spanish 

Take this quiz to find out how much you know about pregnancy health.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Also available in: Spanish 

Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant? There are steps you can take for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. ... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Generally, commercial air travel during pregnancy is considered safe for women who have healthy pregnancies. Still, if you're pregnant, it's best to check with your health care provider before you fly... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Learn why pregnant women should not drink alcohol at any time during pregnancy. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Search this directory to find an obstetrician-gynecologist in your area. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) directory contains the names and addresses of ACOG members and i... Details >

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  

Also available in: Spanish   

Amniocentesis is the most common prenatal test used to rule out certain birth defects and genetic disorders. The decision to have amniocentesis requires careful planning and thoughtful discussion wit... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish   

This web site links consumers to a variety of pregnancy-related information and resources from family planning to post-natal care.... Details >

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health  

Take a moment to learn what you can do now to make sure any future pregnancies are planned and healthy. ... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Birthright helps any girl or woman who feels distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. To locate the office nearest you, enter your zip code in the locations search tool.... Details >

Birthright International  

Also available in: Spanish 

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can hurt your baby and can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. Find answers to common questions you may have about alcohol and drinking while you are pregnant. ... Details >

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health

Some drugs can be harmful when used at any time during pregnancy; others, however, are particularly damaging at specific stages. Learn why it is important to give up alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs d... Details >

American Council for Drug Education  

Watch these videos to explore your birth options. ... Details >

Midwives Alliance of North America  

There are so many myths about preventing pregnancy. These videos set the record straight.... Details >

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish 

This document provides ideas and tips for pregnant women to help them improve eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after their pregnancy.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Follow these food facts to help keep you and your baby healthy during your pregnancy.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

Foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Here you'll find answers to such questions as: Is sushi safe? What about smoothies? This page contains a food-by... Details >

FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Learn how you can prevent pregnancy complications by following your doctor's advice regarding blood glucose (blood sugar) levels while you're planning your pregnancy.... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

Read this information to help get ready for the arrival of your new baby.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

Designed for expectant mothers, this web site provides information about each trimester of pregnancy, family planning, preparing for the new baby, childbirth, postnatal and postpartum care, and more.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Pregnant women are bombarded with Do’s and Don’ts. Use this list to keep it all straight. ... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find short videos on topics ranging from abuse to tuberculosis. Many are available in multiple languages including Spanish, French, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Somali and Vietnamese.... Details >

Healthy Roads Media   

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

A woman who is HIV-infected and pregnant or has recently given birth will find steps to take to preserve health and prevent transmission of HIV to her baby.... Details >

AIDSinfo

Learn why it’s important to get tested for HIV when you are pregnant.... Details >

AIDSinfo

Uncontrolled hypothyroidism raises the chance of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and preeclampsia. Learn about this disease.... Details >

National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some women experience when they become pregnant. This web page offers tips to help pregnant women to reduce these unpleasant symptoms.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

MOST offers a variety of online support forums for participants to post multiple birth related questions and receive responses from other parents of triplets or more. ... Details >

MOST (Mothers of Supertwins)  

When pregnant or breastfeeding, you have special nutritional needs. Enter your information to get your Daily Food Plan for Moms including the foods and amounts that are right for you. ... Details >

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture

When you are pregnant, you have a higher need for some vitamins and minerals. Learn how to choose the right foods to provide the vitamins and minerals you and your baby need.... Details >

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Unless you have a medical reason to avoid physical activity during or after your pregnancy, you can begin or continue moderate-intensity aerobic activity. However, read this web page to find out what ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish   

The Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center is an online guide to a healthy pregnancy developed by the March of Dimes, features information on planning a pregnancy and on prenatal and postnatal ca... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  

Prenatal tests performed during pregnancy screen for and diagnose any existing problems that may affect the mother’s or baby’s health so doctors can identify and address problems as they arise. ... Details >

American Association for Clinical Chemistry  

Most healthy women from age 35 into their 40s have healthy pregnancies. Learn how good prenatal care and healthy habits can help you reduce certain risks. ... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  

Pregnancy and diabetes presents unique challenges. Consider the goal — tight blood sugar control — and what you can do to achieve it. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Pregnancy causes normal changes in thyroid function but can also lead to thyroid disease. Find out why it is important for pregnant women to have their thyroid hormone levels checked to avoid health ... Details >

National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Learn about the pregnancy complications and when to seek medical care. ... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  

If you are pregnant, you have three options to think about — abortion, adoption, and parenting. Reading and learning about each one will help you get the facts. ... Details >

Planned Parenthood Federation of America  

Test your knowledge of proper health care during pregnancy.... Details >

Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This brief video provides pregnant and nursing mothers with tips on using over-the-counter medicines safely. The tips include advice on treating common ailments experienced during pregnancy, such as b... Details >

Consumer Healthcare Products Association  

Read about the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Wearing your seat belt protects you and your baby from injury or death in a car crash. You should wear a seat belt no matter where you sit in the car. ... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Pregnant women are bombarded with do's and don'ts. Here is help to keep it all straight. ... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

These are some guidelines to follow to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), which is also called toxemia or preeclampsia, is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. The signs of PIH include: high blood pressure, swelling tha... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Changes to a pregnant woman’s immune system can make her more sensitive to the flu. Find out how to protect yourself, and your unborn child, from the flu.... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

Find out what smoking can do to you and your baby during pregnancy.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FASD is 100% preventable. Read about the three main approaches to preventing FASD.... Details >

SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence

Also available in: Spanish 

Use these simple tips to prevent infection during pregnancy and keep your unborn baby safe.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

STDs can be passed from a pregnant woman to the baby before, during, or after the birth. Learn what you can do to protect your baby against infection.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Important advice for mothers-to-be on maintaining a healthy pregnancy through sensible food choices, mental health and other healthy behavior choices..... Details >

Lamaze International  

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can threaten the health of an unborn child. Read these tips to help you avoid exposure to toxoplasma during your pregnancy.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Folate helps produce and maintain new cells which is especially important during infancy and pregnancy. Check out the list of foods with this important nutrient.... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

Call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms during your pregnancy. ... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services