Pregnancy and Weight Gain: How Much Is Too Little?

Washington, DC -- Overweight and obese women may be able to gain less than what is recommended during pregnancy and still have a healthy baby, according to new recommendations issued today by The Ame...

Lead Screening During Pregnancy and Lactation

Number 533

ABSTRACT: Prenatal lead exposure has known adverse effects on maternal health and infant outcomes across a wide range of maternal blood lead levels. Adverse effects of lead exposure are being identif...

GirlSmarts Website, Interconception Care Project Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Ob-Gyn

San Diego, CA -- Today The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) bestowed its 2012 Council of District Chairs (CDC) Section Recognition Awards to ACOG’s Oklahoma Section a...

WEBTREATS: Pregnancy

This list of pregnancy resources, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only.  Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement...

Breastfeeding Your Baby

FAQ029

Why is breastfeeding good for my baby? There are many reasons why breastfeeding is best for your baby: The colostrum—a yellow, watery pre-milk—that your breasts make for the first few days after birt...

Getting in Shape After Your Baby Is Born

FAQ131

What are the benefits of exercising after having a baby? Daily exercise can help restore muscle strength and firm up your body. Exercise can make you less tired because it raises your energy level an...

Amamantar a su bebe

SP029

Los expertos coinciden que amamantar es la mejor manera de alimentar a su bebe. No solo crea un vinculo especial entre usted y su bebe sino que le provee al nino la mejor nutricion. Amamantar tambien...

Como ponerse en forma despues de que nazca su bebe

SP131

Tener un bebe y cuidar de un recien nacido es una labor ardua. Restablecer la fortaleza despues del esfuerzo que implica el embarazo y el parto lleva algo de tiempo. Debe permitirle al cuerpo tener u...

Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

Number 267

(Reaffirmed 2009)

ABSTRACT: The physiologic and morphologic changes of pregnancy may interfere with the ability to engage safely in some forms of physical activity. A woman's overall health, including obstetric and me...