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Prenatal Care

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7 Tips for Breastfeeding Success

Breastmilk is also easier for babies to digest, which can help prevent diarrhea and other stomach problems. Breastfeeding is good for moms, too! It helps burn calories, which can make it easier to lose some of that pregnancy weight. It also can lower a mother’s risk of conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. …

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What Is Low Birth Weight?

If a baby weighs too little at birth, they will need extra help during their first few hours and days in the hospital. They may also need extra care after you take them home. Low birth weight means the baby weighs less than 5½ pounds.…

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What Is Preeclampsia?

When a pregnant woman has preeclampsia, her blood pressure will be too high. This can become a medical emergency. That’s why it’s so important to see your doctor for prenatal exams.…

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What Happens During a Prenatal Doctor Visit?

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Be sure to go to every recommended prenatal exam. During these visits, your provider will support you—every step of the way. …

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How to Prevent Preterm Labor

A full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks. When your baby is born after the 37th week of pregnancy, they have a chance to develop as fully as possible before birth. However, if you go into labor and give birth before your 37th week of pregnancy, your baby will be considered “premature” or “preterm.”…

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Black Maternal Health Week: Doing Our Part to Help Prevent Premature Births

In observation of Black Maternal Health Week, Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP), in partnership with Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) want to highlight our efforts in Dallas to prevent preterm births, which is especially impactful on women in under-served communities. …

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