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Why Consider a Hospital With a NICU?

Tags: birthing hospital, childbirth, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), pregnancy, umbilical cord

Choosing a hospital with a NICU allows women to be prepared for any unexpected complications during a delivery.

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Healthy Weight Is Crucial for Moms-to-Be

Tags: Be Well e-News, obesity, pregnancy, weight loss

Pregnancy is a nine-month marathon. Getting in shape by losing excess weight can ensure a safer pregnancy and delivery, and a brighter future for your baby.

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Embryoscope: New Technology Helps Couples Conceive

Tags: embryo, fertility, in vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, pregnancy

New in vitro fertilization technology shows fertilized embryos developing moment to moment — giving fresh hope to those wanting to start a family.

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Not Pregnant Yet? When to Get Help

Tags: fertility, in vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, pregnancy

Couples who haven’t conceived after a year of trying should visit an infertility specialist. But in some cases, couples should see the doctor sooner — here’s how to know.

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IUDs and Implants: Safe Options for Young Women

Tags: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG, birth control, contraception, fertility, IUDs, pregnancy, teenage pregnancy

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new guidelines approving other — possibly more effective — options to condoms, pills and patches.

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New Test Better at Finding Birth Defects

Tags: birth defects, Down’s syndrome, health screenings, mentally handicapped, pregnancy

The latest research finds a more detailed test called microarray analysis may be better at detecting potential birth defects than traditional tests.

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5 Myths About Prenatal Screening

Tags: genetic counseling, myths, pregnancy, pregnant, women's health

Get the facts on how genetic counseling can help your pregnancy.

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Helping Hands for Tiny Babies (Video)

Tags: newborn, pregnancy, premature

A new mom and Cleveland Clinic caregivers use gentle touch, including a clever hand-shaped, mom-scented swaddler, to help tiny newborn twin girls thrive.

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What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

Tags: beta HCG, genetic disorder, genetics, gestational trophoblastic disease, hormone, hyperemesis gravidarum, morning sickness, multiple gestations, nausea, pregnancy

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a type of morning sickness so severe that it put Duchess Kate of Cambridge in the hospital. Experts say most pregnant women with morning sickness do not get hyperemesis gravidarum. What causes this condition? Learn more.

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Chat With a Doctor: Fertility Financial Questions Answered

Tags: chat with a doctor, fertility, infertility, infertility treatments, pregnancy, pregnant, webchat

Are you having trouble conceiving? Are you interested in fertility treatment and are unsure about the financial implications? Get answers about fertility and financial issues from a Cleveland Clinic physician and a financial advisor during a live webchat Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at noon (ET).