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Aspirin and Pregnancy/Aspirin and Breastfeeding

These guidelines recommend that pregnant and breastfeeding women refrain from taking aspirin. The dangers of aspirin to developing fetuses and infants are described.... Details >

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health

Drinking and Your Pregnancy  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can hurt your baby and can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. This brochure lists problems associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, answers some questions about alcohol an... Details >

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet presents a general overview of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), described as a group of physical and mental birth defects caused by a woman drinking heavily during pregnancy.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Food Safety for Mom's-to-Be

foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. You'll find accurate, easy-to-understand information about foodborne illness for mom's to be.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pregnancy After Age 35  External Link

Consumer health education information written for women over 35 who are thinking of starting a family. Details the special risks some women who have postponed childbearing may face .... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  External Link

Pregnancy and Heart Disease  External Link

A woman who has a history of heart disease, heart murmur, rheumatic fever or high blood pressure should talk with her healthcare provider before she decides to become pregnant. These health problems a... Details >

American Heart Association  External Link

Preserving Your Fertility: Risk Factors  External Link

This fact sheet lists both male and female symptoms and risk factors that may adversely affect your chances of getting pregnant. The document advises that early detection and treatment of a problem ca... Details >

RESOLVE  External Link