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July 16, 2024

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Minimize screen time and maximize active fun this season.

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The My Vanderbilt Health Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

How to keep you and your little one healthy from the first trimester pregnancy to the delivery suite.

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A guide to postpartum care and recovery

Also known as “the fourth trimester,” the first three months after childbirth can be hard physically, mentally and emotionally. Here’s what new moms need to know.

Soothing summer scrapes: walk-in clinic or treat at home?

Most of the season’s common complaints can be cared for with over-the-counter supplies.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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A guide to a healthy pregnancy

A healthy pregnancy and delivery begins with expert prenatal care — here’s what to expect along the way.

Parents: Remember the ABCs of water safety for kids

Keep your kids safe around water with these three steps.

Preventing hot car deaths

Life is full of distractions and keeping track of where your children are is more important than ever.

A guide to pregnancy testing

Understand the purpose of common prenatal screenings, from the first pregnancy ultrasound to a Group B strep test in the final trimester.

A guide to high-risk pregnancy

What to expect if your pregnancy is considered high-risk — whether due to maternal or fetal risk factors.

The low-down on high-risk pregnancy birth plans

Yes, you’ve got options when it comes to labor and delivery — even if your pregnancy is high-risk.