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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Heart Health During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

    February 22, 2019

    During pregnancy, it's natural to focus primarily on your growing baby, but give some thought to your heart health during pregnancy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: childbirth, gestational diabetes, heart disease, Heart Health, obesity, preeclampsia, pregnancy

    Pregnancy and heart health
  • Video

    What Is Considered Advanced Maternal Age?

    December 18, 2017

    If you're in your late 30s and want to conceive, you've probably wondered "what is considered advanced maternal age?" Find out what that means here. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: advanced maternal age, childbirth, pregnancy

    What is considered advanced maternal age?
  • Article - 35 Second Read

    Bringing Your Newborn Home: What Items You Should Pack

    December 30, 2015

    Moms-to-be, get your go-bag ready! Make sure you pack everything you'll need to bring your baby home. Find a list in this easy-to-print infographic! Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: baby, childbirth, infographic, mom-to-be, motherhood, pregnancy, pregnant

    What to pack before bringing your newborn home
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    The Truth About Miscarriages

    April 29, 2015

    However unfortunate a miscarriage may be, you are not the one to blame–- most are completely random. Find some of the most common myths and learn the facts. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: childbirth, medical mondays, miscarriages, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, pregnancy loss

    Facts about miscarriage
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    Staying Comfortable During Pregnancy

    February 26, 2015

    The joys of pregnancy can be dampened by a host of aches, pains, and other inconveniences that many expectant mothers face. Find tips to fight discomfort. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: baby, back pain, childbirth, dehydration, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, motherhood, pregnancy, pregnant

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