Pregnancy and Childbirth

You’re creating a life—so you probably have lots of questions. Our pregnancy and childbirth topics help you navigate this important time. We cover all stages of pregnancy and provide expectant moms and their loved ones with the critical information they need to feel their best. Learn about giving birth, getting pregnant, breastfeeding, and much more.

Some Pregnancy and Childbirth topics found here include:

Epidurals For Labor and Delivery.
Birth Control After Pregnancy.
Pregnancy After 35: How to Boost Fertility.
Egg Freezing.
Preparing for Pregnancy.
Moving Forward After a Pregnancy Loss.
New Solutions for Male Infertility.
How to Choose a Birth Plan.
The Importance of a Support System for New Parents.
Breastfeeding Support.
Bringing Your Newborn Home.

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Caring for a Baby During a Natural Disaster

September 13, 2017

Having a baby at home during a disaster is stressful. Follow these family safety tips to be prepared for an emergency or natural disaster. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Safety
Tagged with: disaster, disaster response with children, hurricane, hurricane preparedness, infants in natural disaster, natural disaster
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How You Can Breastfeed as a Working Mom

August 19, 2017

If you're planning on breastfeeding and working, don't wing it. Instead, plan for successful work days and a thriving breastfeeding relationship. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: breast pump, breastfeeding, breastfeeding and working, breastfeeding as a working mom, breastfeeding tips, breastfeeding while working, going back to work while breastfeeding, new baby, newborn, newborn nutrition, pump at work, pumping at work, working mom, working moms
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Breastfeeding Support: The Lactation Center at Magee-Womens Hospital

August 16, 2017

If you decide to breastfeed your baby, a professional lactation consultant at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is ready to support you and your newborn. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: breastfeeding, lactation center, new motherhood
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What Is a Lactation Consultant, and How Do I Enlist One?

August 15, 2017

A lactation consultant is a trained professional specialized in breastfeeding. Learn more about the benefits of working with a lactation consultant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: baby nutrition, breastfeed, breastfeeding, feed baby, feeding baby, Lactation, lactation consultant, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, new baby, nursing, postpartum, womens health
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8 Foods Pregnant Women Should Avoid

May 26, 2017

Can pregnant women eat fish, raw dough, or cheese? Learn more about the foods pregnant women should avoid in their diet and what's safe for consumption. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Nutrition, pregnancy, self care during pregnancy
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Step by Step: How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby

May 4, 2017

Make bath time good, clean fun: Here are some tips on how you can bathe your newborn baby, including advice on water temperature, routine, and safety. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: bathing your baby, caring for newborns, new parents, newborns, pregnancy
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From Our Hearts to Yours: African Penguin Chicks and Magee Babies

April 25, 2017

Discover how our babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital compare to the little ones at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: Babies, magee, National Aviary, womens health
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Listeria Risk Factors & Prevention

April 17, 2017

About 1,600 cases of listeriosis are documented each year. Discover prevention methods and risk factors for this condition. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Safety
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Fertility

April 4, 2017

If pregnancy isn’t occurring as quickly as you expected, you may begin to wonder if you have an infertility issue. When is it time to see a doctor? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: fertility, Infertility, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Men's Health, OBGYN, pregnancy, women's health