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Prenatal Vitamins When Not Pregnant: Benefits and Safety
Thinking about prenatal vitamins before pregnancy or while your plans are uncertain? Here is what they support, what they do not control, and what to discuss with a clinician.
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Pregnancy After 35: Evidence on Age-Related Risks, Testing and Outcomes
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team “Advanced maternal age” is the medical term for a pregnancy where the due date falls at age 35 or older. It is not a diagnosis and it doesn’t mean something is wrong. It’s a label doctors use because research shows certain pregnancy risks become somewhat more common starting around this…
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Premature Birth: Risk Factors, NICU Levels and What Parents Should Know
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team A premature birth is any birth that happens before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks. Almost 1 in 10 babies born in the United States arrive early, and the earlier a baby is born, the more medical support they may need at first.…
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Postpartum Physical Recovery: Healing Timeline and What to Expect Week by Week
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team Most postpartum symptoms are a normal part of healing, but some signs mean you need help fast. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, seizures, thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby, severe lower abdominal pain, or leg pain and swelling…
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Cholestasis of Pregnancy: Symptoms, Testing and Delivery Timing
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team The information in this article is based on peer-reviewed research, published clinical studies, and guidance from recognized health organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the FDA. Individual results and experiences may vary. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition that shows up as intense itching,…
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Lactation Suppression: What to Expect When Not Breastfeeding
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team The information in this article is based on peer-reviewed research, published clinical studies, and guidance from recognized health organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the FDA. Individual results and experiences may vary. If you don’t breastfeed or pump, your body still makes milk for a short time…
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Pregnancy and Exercise: Safe Activity Guidelines and When to Modify
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team Stop Exercise and Get Medical Care Right Away If You Notice These Signs Call your provider or seek emergency care if you have vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking from the vagina, chest pain, dizziness or fainting, a headache that doesn’t go away, shortness of breath before you even start exerting…
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Maternal Mental Health: Perinatal Depression, Anxiety and When to Seek Support
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team Perinatal depression and anxiety are mood conditions that can happen during pregnancy or in the year after birth, and they are common, treatable, and not a sign of failure as a parent. Screening for these conditions is now a standard part of prenatal and postpartum care, and treatment usually involves…
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Preeclampsia: Signs, Risk Factors, Screening and When to Seek Emergency Care
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team Reviewed by the RHC Health Desk. Last verified: August 25, 2026. Medical Disclaimer: This page is for general education only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and reading it does not create a provider-patient relationship. Talk with a licensed healthcare provider about your specific situation. If you are…
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Breastfeeding Basics: Latch, Supply, Common Problems and When to Get Help
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team A good latch should feel like a tug, not a pinch, and most soreness that lasts past the first few days usually points to a latch or positioning issue that can be fixed. Milk supply typically builds over the first week as your body responds to frequent feeding, and problems…