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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
Pregnancy FAQ: Early Pregnancy 
There are many questions that women have about being pregnant. This page presents some of the most frequently asked questions that the American Pregnancy Association receives regarding early pregnancy... Details >
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
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 >
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Commercial air travel poses no special risks to a healthy pregnant woman or her fetus. ... Details >
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
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 >
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
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
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 >