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Prenatal Massage: What’s Safe, What Helps, and What to Avoid

Some massage therapists avoid certain pressure points, including the one between the ankle bone and heel, because of concern that it may trigger contractions, but the evidence on whether massage ...
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Q&A: ACOG seeks to transform century-old prenatal care approach

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ACOG updated its prenatal care guidance to emphasize a more patient-centered approach. The guidance recommends ...

Mother's ZIP code, lack of access to prenatal care can negatively impact baby's health at birth, studies show

Babies born to mothers who live in rural areas or who don't receive prenatal care may face higher risks of health ...
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What's Your ZIP Code? It Could Matter To Your Newborn's Health

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An expecting mother’s ZIP code can influence the future health of their newborn ...
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Frequent prenatal care visits may reduce adolescent cigarette use during pregnancy

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pre-pregnancy depression was linked to an elevated risk for e-cigarette and cigarette use during late pregnancy ...
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Mom of 2 battles breast cancer while pregnant

Stephanie Schmidt, 30, says her breast cancer was found at a prenatal visit. Stephanie Schmidt, a 30-year-old neonatal intensive care unit nurse in New York, was 8-weeks pregnant when she walked ...