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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Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby

May 30, 2014

Discover how to prepare your dog for meeting your newborn and find out what precautions you should instate once your baby arrives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: baby, dog, Dogs & Storks, Family Paws, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, new parents, Penny Layne
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Child Growth Percentile Charts Explained

February 12, 2014

Find a comprehensive explanation of child and infant growth percentile charts, and find links to additional resources to improve your understanding. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control, growth percentile chart, World Health Organization
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New Solutions for Male Infertility

November 11, 2013

Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. It would seem reasonable that with millions of sperm and only one egg the majority of infertility problems would lie with the female. Not true, according to the National Library of Medicine. Difficulties with fertility are evenly split: One third of the time the source of fertility problems being… Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Urology
Tagged with: chemotherapy, DAZ test, fertility, fertility treatment, juvenile onset diabetes, male infertility, Male Reproductive Medicine Surgery, National Library of Medicine, Pittsburgh Cryobank, radiation therapy, retrograde ejaculation, Thomas Jaffe MD, Type 1 diabetes, UPMC Men's Health Center
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