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  • 15% of Women Struggle With Pregnancy-Related Depression
  • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Boosts Lifetime Heart Risk
  • Steps Prior to Pregnancy Can Protect Baby


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    Have a Healthy Pregnancy: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
    If you are pregnant, get important prenatal tests and see your doctor or midwife regularly. Women who get prenatal care have healthier babies.... Details >
    National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    ABC's...Pregnancy Tips (A-Z)
    Also available in: Spanish
    Not all birth defects can be prevented, but a woman can take some actions that increase her chance of having a healthy baby.... Details >
    National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
    ACOG's Physician Directory  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Search this directory by physician name, state, or zip code to find an obstetrician-gynecologist in your area. This American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) directory contains the na... Details >
    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Commercial air travel poses no special risks to a healthy pregnant woman or her fetus. ... Details >
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Alcohol and Minorities
    Alcohol abuse is a factor in five leading causes of death for American Indians, including motor vehicle crashes, alcoholism, cirrhosis, suicide, and homicide. ... Details >
    National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
    American Indian & Alaska Natives and Infant Mortality  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The infant mortality rate (IMR) is an important measure of a nation's health and a worldwide indicator of health status and social well-being. ... Details >
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    American Indian and Alaska Native Maternal Child Health: Pregnancy
    This page features links to information on vaccines, delivery, fertilization, and other pregnancy-related topics.... Details >
    Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Amniocentesis  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This fact sheet provides basic information for consumers on this medical procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.... Details >
    March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
    Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
    Also available in: Spanish
    Answers questions and concerns to individuals that may be considering giving a baby up for adoption.... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Ask NOAH About: Pregnancy  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This web site links consumers to a variety of pregnancy-related information and resources from family planning to post-natal care.... Details >
    NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
    Organizations
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    Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration
    Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC
    Health Resources and Services Administration Information Center
    Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
    National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Office of Family Planning, Office of Population Affairs
    Office of Population Affairs
    Office of Population Affairs Clearinghouse
    Office of Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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