Respiratory Disorders See All  Sex During Pregnancy in Respiratory Disorders In most cases, sex during pregnancy is safe. In fact, with your healthcare provider's approval, sexual relations can continue until delivery. ...more  Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Babies in Respiratory Disorders Chronic lung disease is the general term for long-term breathing problems in premature babies. It’s also called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Here's what you need ot know about this condition.

Weight and Growth Problems See All  Prematurity in Weight and Growth Problems A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. The number of premature births in the U.S. is rising. Twins and other multiples are more likely to be premature than single birth babies. ...more  Very Low Birth Weight in Weight and Growth Problems Very low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 3 pounds, 4 ounces. It is very rare that babies are born this tiny. Only about 1 in 100 babies born in the U.S. are very low birth weight.

When Baby Needs Special Care See All The NICU See All Problems and Conditions See All Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders See All  Newborn Warning Signs in The NICU Most newborns adjust well to the outside world. But it's helpful to know about these warning signs that could indicate a possible problem. ...more  When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth in The NICU Some babies may have difficulty at birth. These include babies who are born prematurely, have a difficult delivery, or have birth defects. Here's what you need to know.

Detailed Test & Procedure Guides See All  First Trimester Screening in Detailed Test & Procedure Guides First trimester screening combines fetal ultrasound and blood tests for the mother. It’s done during the first trimester of pregnancy, during weeks 1 to 12 or 13. It can help find out the risk of the fetus having certain birth defects. ...more  Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests in Detailed Test & Procedure Guides Screening is usually performed by taking a sample of the mother's blood between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy (16th to 18th is ideal).

Your Third Trimester See All  Third Trimester in Your Third Trimester The third trimester marks the home stretch for your pregnancy. You may feel more uncomfortable now as you continue to gain weight. You also may have false labor contractions (called Braxton-Hicks contractions). ...more  Pregnancy and Posture in Your Third Trimester Much back pain in pregnancy is related to the strain on your back from the weight of your growing baby. Using proper posture can help prevent and even relieve some of the pain.

Interactive Tools See All  Ovulation Date Calculator When you are trying to have a baby, fertile times are an important factor. Use this information about your cycles to help to predict your more fertile times and when you will ovulate....more  Due Date Calculator It is important to know your estimated due date in order to help plan for the baby's birth....more  Smoking and Pregnancy Quiz Do you know the health risks of smoking?

Cancer Prevention See All  Nutrition to Reduce Cancer Risk in Cancer Prevention Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and beans containing phytochemicals may decrease the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. ...more  The Have a Plant Program in Cancer Prevention This national program encourages Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables....more  Choose My Plate in Cancer Prevention The MyPlate plan can help you eat a variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of calories and fat. ...more

Nutrition and Health Conditions See All Cancer Prevention See All Diabetes See All Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure See All High Cholesterol  See All Osteoporosis See All  Nutrition to Reduce Cancer Risk in Cancer Prevention Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and beans containing phytochemicals may decrease the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

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Being Active See All  Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart in Being Active Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more  Simple Exercises to Make You Limber in Being Active Stretching is an easy thing you can do to improve your health, yet it's often the most neglected part of people's fitness regimens.