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Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, and it’s important that you have the best information from the start. Get the facts you can trust, advice from experts, and stories from women like you.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding

Pregnant and postpartum women have a higher risk for more severe illness from COVID-19 than nonpregnant women.

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Dr. Vanessa Hux and her husband, smiling for the camera. Dr. Hux is pregnant and her husband is holding her in his arms.

My Vaccine Choice: A Pregnant Ob-Gyn Shares Why She Got a COVID-19 Vaccine

Dr. Vanessa Hux discusses how she thought about her decision to be vaccinated during pregnancy.

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Two side-by-side photos of Dr. Jacqueline Parchem receiving both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy.

My Vaccine Choice: 4 Questions I Asked Myself About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Dr. Jacqueline Parchem shares how she decided to be vaccinated during pregnancy.

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Mikayla and her family.

Finding Support in the Postpartum Period

Mikayla talks about postpartum depression and breastfeeding challenges.

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Maria and her family.

Managing a Preterm Birth

Maria talks about the support she received from a team of ob-gyns and midwives.

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Get ACOG’s guide to pregnancy and childbirth.

From the nation’s ob-gyns, Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month offers the latest medical guidelines to help you make the best decisions for you and your pregnancy.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Facts

The vaccines are safe and give you powerful protection against the virus.

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Pregnancy With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes

With proper planning and control of your diabetes, you can decrease the risk of problems.

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I’m Pregnant and Have COVID-19. Now What?

When you’re pregnant, you have a higher risk of more severe illness than people who are not pregnant.

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Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy

Vaccination is one of the most important things that you can do to protect your health and your baby’s health.

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Pregnant? Top 3 Reasons Why You Need a COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 can be more serious during pregnancy. The virus can make you very sick and affect your pregnancy.

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The Tdap Vaccine and Pregnancy

The Tdap shot is a safe and effective way to protect you and your baby from serious illness.

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Thinking About Having a Baby in Your Late 30s or 40s? Here’s What I Tell My Patients.

An ob-gyn talks age, fertility, and having healthy pregnancies later in life.

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What’s the Concern About High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy? An Ob-Gyn Explains.

Your blood pressure can affect your pregnancy and long-term health.

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The Top 6 Pregnancy Questions I Hear From First-Time Moms

An ob-gyn discusses birth classes, pain relief techniques, and trusting your health care team.

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Thinking About Childbirth Without Pain Medication? Here’s How You Can Prepare.

An ob-gyn discusses birth classes, pain relief techniques, and trusting your health care team.

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