Pregnancy
Find tips to get ready for pregnancy.
Learn how to give your baby a healthy start in life.
Keep yourself and baby healthy and safe after birth.
Read about causes and find resources for getting pregnant.
Learn ways to prevent pregnancy.
Use of multiple substances in pregnancy is common
Opioid use during pregnancy can affect women and their babies.
Learn about Zika virus and pregnancy.
Read about the goals and impact of surveillance for emerging threats to mothers and babies.
Read scientific articles about healthy pregnancy.
Learn about Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV Infection
- Use of the Antidepressant Venlafaxine During Early Pregnancy May Be Linked to Specific Birth Defects
- Women with Heart Defects and Pregnancy-Related Health Issues
- Public Health Reporting of NAS Offers Opportunities for Treatment and Prevention
- Opioid Use During Pregnancy
- Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Pregnant Women and Infants: Data for Action
- Prevent Infections for Baby’s Protection
- Zika and Pregnancy
![Vaccines Photo of expectant mother talking to her nurse](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201222043454im_/https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/images/expectant-mother-nurse-363x207px.jpg)
Learn about vaccines you will need before, during, and after pregnancy to best protect yourself and baby against serious diseases.
![HIV, STDs & Viral Hepatitis Group of pregnant women sitting and talking](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201222043454im_/https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/images/pregnant-women-group.jpg)
Learn how infections can complicate pregnancy and may have serious consequences for a woman, her pregnancy outcomes, and her baby.
![Real Pregnancy Stories Photo collage of families who shared their stories](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201222043454im_/https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/images/pregnancy-flickr-stories-343.jpg)
Read stories from real pregnancy and find peace of mind in knowing your baby will have a healthy start.