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HowStuffWorks Pregnancy Guide  Tags: pregnant pregnancy health infant birth reproductive fertility howstuffworks  

Pregnancy covers the life stage period from conception to birth and postpartum care. Learn about the changes that take place during this time, what to do to stay healthy, and how to help prevent complications during pregnancy.
Last update: Nov 18th, 2008 URL: http://hsw.libguides.com/pregnancy-guide  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Postpartum Care

Postpartum Care deals with the changes both the mother and newborn go through after delivery. Learn about postpartum depression, breast feeding, and more in this section.

  • Breastfeeding  
    The decision to breastfeed or bottle-feed is yours to make. Since you are the one taking care of your baby, you must feel comfortable with the decision. Learn how breast-feeding works.
  • How to Exercise After Giving Birth  
      
    The time immediately after you deliver a baby is hectic, but daily activity will rejuvenate you. Find out how to get back into a workout routine after giving birth.
  • How to Adjust to a Newborn  
      
    The addition of a baby to a family brings joy and wonder, but also many changes for the parents. Read these helpful tips on adjusting to life with a newborn.
  • Postpartum Nutrition Guidelines  
      
    You probably have some specific concerns about the nutritional needs of both you and your baby. Like most mothers, you may be concerned about losing the weight you gained during pregnancy. Learn about postpartum nutrition guidelines.
  • The Newborn After Delivery  
      
    After your baby arrives, there will be much to do in the first few hours of life. There are several health tests to conduct and several decisions to make. Find out what to expect on the first day.
  • Understanding Postpartum Depression  
      
    Also known as "baby blues," postpartum depression is a very real and often very frightening occurrence that affects about half of new mothers during the first days or weeks following birth.
 

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