Pregnancy

Taking Care of Mom See All  The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth in Taking Care of Mom You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born. ...more  Contraception/Birth Control in Taking Care of Mom You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription. ...more  Caring for the Birth Parent- Physically and Emotionally in Taking Care of Mom Nap when your baby naps. Take warm, shallow baths several times a day if you had stitches after delivery. Wear a supportive bra and use warm compresses to help with milk letdown. ...more  Tubal Ligation in Taking Care of Mom Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman's fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy. ...more