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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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What is the difference between abortion pills and morning-after pills?

Abortion pills end a pregnancy. Morning-after pills prevent pregnancy from occurring.

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Can I get abortion pills from a pharmacy?

It will take time for mifepristone to become available in pharmacies. But not all pharmacies will offer the medication.

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What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is good for your baby and good for you.

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Expert View

If You’re Pregnant, You Should Be Screened for Hepatitis B and C. Here’s Why.

An ob-gyn explains what hepatitis is and why screening recommendations have changed.

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I’m an Ob-Gyn and I Had 2 Cesarean Births. I’m Not a Failure.

Dr. Lauren Messinger shares why cesareans can be necessary, lifesaving, and joyous.

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FAQs

Mpox (Monkeypox)

The most obvious symptom of mpox is a blister-like rash. Anyone can get mpox from close contact with another person who has the disease.

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Mi lista de verificación para atención posparto

Use esta lista de verificación para mantener un registro de los temas sobre los que le gustaría hablar con su ginecólogo obstetra (ginecoobstetra).

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My Postpartum Care Checklist

Use this checklist to keep track of the things you want to talk about with your ob-gyn at your postpartum check-ups.

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Sample Birth Plan

A birth plan is a written outline of what you would like to happen during labor and delivery. A birth plan is a great starting point, but you should be prepared for changes.

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COVID-19 Vaccines: Answers From Ob-Gyns

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. The vaccines help protect you from serious illness.

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