Pregnancy & Newborn Section

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Pregnancy & Newborn Section

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June 7, 2006


		Before You're Pregnant
		During Your Pregnancy
		Complications
		Labor & Delivery
		Caring for Your Baby
		Just for Dad


		Birth Defects & Genetics
		Pregnancy & Newborn Loss


		Prematurity
		Newborn Screening Tests
		Folic Acid
		ToolKit

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		9 Questions: Ask Your Doctor or Nurse The March of Dimes says, �Nine months of a healthy pregnancy is the best gift you can give your future baby. � Join Thalia in asking your provider 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.


		Understanding Your Newborn: Interactive Flash Program: Understanding Your Newborn Great for the first-time parent! Learn how newborns signal what they feel and what they need. Includes info on sleeping, crying and feeding. Practical pointers that you can use right away.


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