Pregnancy Resources

Giving Birth to a baby is a miracle, an undescribable experience. When a woman is expecting a child she experiences sublime moments being in touch with her most natural instincts, sensible to all the transformations of her body and mind.

Pregnancy is a wonderful experience to all women. It is the most important moment in women lives in which they feel complete and generous. It is important to follow all medical advices and aknowledge every change always taking good care of yourself and your baby.

Baby and Kids Online specially created this section to help mothers undergo in this adventure safely and healthly. Here you will find most information you need about Pregnancy, all the phases, transformations and issues you will encounter.

Browse our categories – and have a healthy and safe Pregnancy!




Listeriosis and Pregnancy

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When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be concerned about your health and that of your unborn baby. Maintaining a healthful diet, drinking plenty of liquids, and taking prenatal vitamins are all important for the health of the expectant mother and her baby. Food safety is also very important. This information will help [...]

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Parvovirus B19 and Pregnancy

What is parvovirus B19?
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that commonly infects humans; about 50% of all adults have been infected sometime during childhood or adolescence. Parvovirus B19 infects only humans. There are also animal parvoviruses, but they do not infect humans. Therefore, a person cannot catch parvovirus B19 from a dog or cat.
What illnesses [...]

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Pregnancy and Drugs

Jennifer, 25, of Baltimore wishes she only had to deal with the basics of pre-pregnancy planning, like going for a routine checkup and taking prenatal vitamins. “I get discouraged when I think of how much more I have to consider before trying to conceive,” says Jennifer, who has taken the antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) for three [...]

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Smoking and Pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy is the single most preventable cause of illness and death among mothers and infants. It is associated with increased risks for preterm premature rupture of membranes, abruptio placentae, and placenta previa, and with a modest increase in risk for preterm delivery. Infants born to women who smoke during pregnancy have a lower [...]

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STDs and Pregnancy

Yes, women who are pregnant can become infected with the same sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as women who are not pregnant.
Pregnancy does not provide women or their babies any protection against STDs. In fact, the consequences of an STD can be significantly more serious, even life threatening, for a woman and her baby if [...]

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Diabetes and Pregnancy

Women with diabetes are completely able to give birth to healthy babies, but it takes planning ahead and effort. The only way to protect yourself and your baby is by controlling your blood glucose before and during your pregnancy.
Pregnancy can make both high and low blood glucose levels changes to happen more often. It [...]

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X-Rays and Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time to take good care of yourself and your unborn child. Many things are especially important during pregnancy, such as eating right, cutting out cigarettes and alcohol, and being careful about the prescription and over-the-counter drugs you take.
Diagnostic x-rays and other medical radiation procedures of the abdominal area also deserve extra [...]

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Baby’s Development Month by Month

Remember that the following milestones are listed under the FIRST month in which they may or may not be achieved. You should know that babies develop at different rates, so if your baby has not compiled with one or more of these milestones, it does not mean that something is wrong with him/her. He or [...]

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Baby Development

It is natural for parents worry about their baby’s development. Maybe you feel that your baby is not where it should be and wonder what this means for his or her future. Perhaps your sixth month old has not rolled over yet, and the child development chart shows that some babies start rolling over at [...]

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Pacifiers

Are pacifiers really OK for your baby? New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics say yes. Here are the pros and cons, plus tips about safe pacifier use.
Babies are born wanting to suck. Some even suck their thumbs or fingers before they’re born. Beyond nutrition, sucking is often an important method of self-soothing [...]

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