Pregnancy & Newborn Section

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March 19, 2006


		Thalia: Joins the Fight Against Premature Birth "Nine months of a healthy pregnancy is the best gift you can give your future baby." Ask your doctor or nurse 9 questions to give your baby a better chance of a healthy and full-term birth.


		Newborn Screening: Baby’s First Tests Before newborns leave the hospital, they have some simple tests. A few drops of blood are taken from the baby’s heel. This sample is tested for health disorders that affect how the body works. Most babies are fine.


		Test Your Knowledge: Oral Health. Diseases of the teeth and gums can cause infection that could harm your baby even before birth. To test your knowledge of oral health, take CIGNA's special quiz.


		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.


		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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