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    How Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs Can Harm Your Baby

    March 23, 2016

    Your unborn baby receives much of what you eat, drink, and breathe. Learn how unhealthy habits—like smoking, drinking, and doing drugs—can harm your baby. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: caffeine, illegal substance use, pregnancy, smoking, smoking and pregnancy

    Learn more about alcohol and wine during pregnancy
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    Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

    February 2, 2016

    The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness linked to brain deformities and birth defects. Learn more about risk factors and what you can do to prevent Zika. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dengue, fever, Harold Wiesenfeld MD, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, mosquito bite, pregnancy, travel advisory, Yellow Fever, zika, zika virus

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    Understanding Pregnancy Weight Gain and What’s Too Much

    January 26, 2016

    Find out more about recommendations for pregnancy weight gain and why the number on the scale matters. And when to lighten up about it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, nausea, pre-eclampsia, pre-term birth, pregnancy

    Learn more about healthy pregnancy weight gain
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    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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    Can You Eat Seafood During Pregnancy?

    November 6, 2015

    You can — and should — eat seafood during pregnancy, with a few exceptions. Here's how you can enjoy seafood safely during your pregnancy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: fish, food poisoning, food safety, infographic, nutrition, pregnancy, seafood

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    Blood Clots and Travel: Staying Healthy

    July 9, 2015

    When you travel, you tend to spend a lot of time sitting. Learn how long trips can raise your risk of a blood clot and what you can do to stay healthy. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: birth control, blood clot, pregnancy, travel

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    Medical Mondays: Obstetrical Care

    June 1, 2015

    Pregnancy is an exciting, but also scary, time. Learn more about what to expect during your pregnancy and about obstetrics at UPMC. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: medical mondays, Miscarriage, Obstetrics, pregnancy, pregnancy complications

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    Managing Gestational Diabetes

    May 28, 2015

    Gestational diabetes is the most common pregnancy complication. There may not be much you can do to prevent it, but managing diet is key to controlling it. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: complications, diabetes, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, medical mondays, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, preterm birth

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    Medical Mondays: Newborn Medicine

    May 4, 2015

    Learn about amniocentesis, NICUs, and some tips for safe pregnancies in this edition of medical mondays featuring newborn medicine. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: amniocentesis, magee, medical mondays, mirror syndrome, newborn medicine, NICU, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, pregnant, preterm

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