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Keeping Healthy: Weight Gain
If the saying “you are what you eat” were true, what would you look like? More important, what would your baby look like? A good diet will help you look and feel good, and it will help your baby grow properly.
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Complications: Preterm Labor
One in eight women will give birth too early—before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Help your baby be born at the right time. Learn the signs of preterm labor and what to do if you think you are having preterm labor.
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Infections: Smallpox Vaccination
The U.S. government has issued a smallpox vaccination plan, but not everyone should be vaccinated. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and young children are among those who should not get the vaccine.
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Caring for Your Baby: Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is natural, but it is also a learned skill. You and your baby need to learn to work together. With some planning, patience and practice you and your baby can breastfeed successfully.
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Information specialists at the March of Dimes answer all your questions by phone, e-mail and online chat.
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Folic acid may help prevent certain birth defects. Find out more!
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