Your Pregnancy Week By Week

Immunizing baby is for her protection and yours

Keep your baby healthy by following the recommended immunization schedule. Learn the facts about the safety of vaccines, when your baby should receive them and how her being immunized can protect anyone who cannot be vaccinated. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Can men really have postpartum depression?

Either parent can experience depression after baby arrives, but postpartum depression in men is different. Learn what to look for, ways to deal with the problem and techniques to help a new dad adjust. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Are you a fan of herbs and botanicals?

Do you use herbs and botanicals to treat medical and health problems? If you do and you’re pregnant–stop! Some products may not be safe for you or baby. Examine various types of herbs and botanicals. Determine what might be safe to use and when to call your doctor for advice before you use a product. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Intrauterine-growth restriction (IUGR) can be a complication of pregnancy.

If your doctor measures your uterus and finds little to no change over a period of time, you may have intrauterine-growth restriction; baby is small for its gestational age. Learn why this can be serious and ways to deal with it. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Keep the closeness in your couple relationship after baby’s birth.

It takes work to stay close to your partner as you both manage this new and different relationship–being parents! Learn ways to grow closer together as you navigate how to deal with these new responsibilities. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

A flu shot can benefit you and baby.

A flu shot during pregnancy can reduce your risk of getting a severe respiratory illness. The flu vaccine is safe at any time during pregnancy. Understand how you getting a flu shot protects you and baby. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Feeding more than one baby can be a daunting task!

One of the biggest challenges for parents of multiples is deciding how to feed them. Breastfeed? Bottlefeed? Feed breast milk exclusively? Feed formula only? Do both? Learn the ins and outs of pumping breast milk, feeding on a schedule or feeding one, then the other. Get some tips for making the job a little easier. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Can dad bond with baby?

Bonding is important and allows dad to connect physically and emotionally with baby. Discover techniques a father can use to bond with his child. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.