Articles for Tag: "pregnancy"

Flu shot may provide extra protection against stillbirth 
Flu shot may provide extra protection against stillbirth
A new study says the vaccine may decrease the risk of stillbirth by 51 percent.
4 ways to reduce the risk of premature birth  Featured
4 ways to reduce the risk of premature birth
With one in 10 babies born too soon, learn what expectant moms can do to decrease their risk.
New app makes birth control more accessible 
New app makes birth control more accessible
Technology is dramatically influencing the way we access health care, but are there risks?
Breastfeeding may be good for mom’s heart 
Breastfeeding may be good for mom’s heart
Pregnancy makes the cardiovascular system work harder, but breastfeeding may help restore a woman’s physiological systems to their pre-pregnancy state. Learn more.
Movin’ and Improvin’: Our journey to get fit by 40 
Movin’ and Improvin’: Our journey to get fit by 40
Follow Melissa and Loralie, two busy, working moms, as they go on a fitness journey with Advocate Condell Centre Club this year.
Early treatment of flu in pregnant women is key, study says 
Early treatment of flu in pregnant women is key, study says
If you’re expecting and experiencing flu symptoms, it’s important to talk to your doctor right away.
Women of childbearing age should skip alcoholic drinks 
Women of childbearing age should skip alcoholic drinks
Federal health officials release guidelines aimed to prevent babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome.