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Preparing for Pregnancy

Are you considering having a baby? The Obstetrics & Gynecology experts at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center explain what you need to know before making that decision, plus how you can prepare both mentally and physically for the wonderful changes ahead.

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Need to Know

» Five Must-Dos Before Getting Pregnant
» Are You Ready?
» Study: Healthy Weight Benefits Both Mom and Baby
» The Key to a Healthy Diet During Pregnancy
» Medications, Vaccinations and Pregnancy
» How to Choose an Obstetrician
» Questions to Ask Your OB
» Thinking About Fatherhood?
» Take Care of Your Teeth

PREGNANCY VIDEOS
Video: Choosing an Obstetrician How to Choose an Obstetrician
Video: Tour of BIDMC's Labor & Delivery Tour of BIDMC's Labor & Delivery
Video: Lifting Your Baby Without Pain Lifting Baby Without Pain
Video: Dad in Iraq Watches Birth Dad in Iraq Watches Birth at BIDMC

ultrasound of baby Preparing for Childbirth

» Is Natural Childbirth Right For Me?
» Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: How Many and How Often?
» Nurse-Midwives Becoming Popular Again
» C-Section: Will I Need One?
» Breastfeeding: Some Simple Tips for Success

High Risk Pregnancy

NICU baby» How Do I Know if I'm High Risk?
» Managing Diabetes Through Pregnancy
» NICUs: Working Together to Help Their Patients
» Over 35? What You Need to Know
» Smoking: The Truth About the Risk
» No Easy Answers for Recurrent Miscarriages

Your Reproductive Health

Cervical cancer diagram» 5 Things You Can Do for Your Reproductive Health
» The Facts on Fibroids
» Minimally Invasive Procedure Effective for Treating Fibroids in Some Women
» Common Questions About Urinary Incontinence
» Preventing Cervical Cancer
» Laparoscopic Hysterectomy on the Rise

Tools For New Parents


Pondering Parenthood Classes »

Thinking of having a baby? Meet with BIDMC's OB specialists and other couples considering this life-changing question.

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The Parent Connection »

Sign up for a free weekly e-letter that guides you through your pregnancy.

Baby Know How »

A blog for parents adjusting to life with a newborn.

Parenting Support »

After baby is born, BIDMC can hook you up with a more experienced mom as a mentor.

Ovulation & Pregnancy Due Date calculators »

Contact Information

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
East Campus
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-667-0475

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