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Start looking into a doctor for your baby several months before your due date. Deciding on a doctor and figuring out health insurance before your child's birth saves time and gives you peace of mind as you near labor.

Check out our Breastfeeding section for the information you need to make an informed choice. Don’t forget to come back to the Pregnancy section for more great information on getting ready for parenthood.

Learn steps to get yourself ready for taking care of your newborn from the Office on Women’s Health.

Get tips from the Office on Women’s Health to be ready to bond with your new bundle of joy.

New mothers must take special care of their bodies after giving birth and while breastfeeding, too.

The journal Obesity has published a new study online: “Modeling the Potential Public Health Impact of Prepregnancy Obesity on Adverse Fetal and Infant Outcomes.” You can read the article’s abstract here. See below for a summary of the findings from this article.

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Learn about infant mortality rates among population groups.

Baby Food and Infant Formula