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December 3, 2024

How to prepare for pregnancy

A healthy pregnancy begins before you even get pregnant. Here’s what you need to know to start your journey to motherhood.

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Breastfeeding: What new moms need to know

Navigating breastfeeding as a first-time parent can be daunting. This guide can help.

Pregnant Asian woman visits with a maternal-fetal medicine specialist.

What to expect if you’re referred to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist

There are many reasons a pregnant woman may need to see this type of specialist. Here's what to know.

Trying to get pregnant? Your fertility questions answered

Is getting pregnant taking longer than expected? A Vanderbilt expert answers some common questions.

Five tips to overcome early pregnancy anxiety

The first few weeks of pregnancy can be full of unknowns. When excitement threatens to turn into anxiety, try these tips.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

What to include in your birth plan

Be ready to be flexible — pregnancy is dynamic — but build a birth plan so your provider and support group know your desires for the big day.

Discomfort during pregnancy: 12 common symptoms

Does your pregnancy "glow" sometimes feel more like a pregnancy "ouch?" Rest assured — you’re not alone. Our expert outlines the common discomforts of pregnancy and what to do about them.