Growing Your Family

Conception and Family Planning

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Find the Best Prenatal Vitamin for You and Your Baby

Taking a prenatal vitamin is one of the best ways to help support a healthy and strong baby. Find out what the best prenatal vitamin includes.

3 Signs of Infertility in Men and Women

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of infertility in women and men. Trying to conceive can be challenging and often takes time. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a year or longer, you may have some questions about infertility.

6 Things You May Not Know About Conception

Ready to grow your family? Here are six lesser-known tips to get pregnant.

Preparing for Parenthood: Lifestyle Choices to Support a Healthy Pregnancy Journey

Understand the lifestyle choices you can make to improve your chances of having a healthy, viable pregnancy.

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle & Tracking Ovulation

Learn about the four phases of the menstrual cycle how to track ovulation.

Labor and Delivery

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Midwife vs. OBGYN: Understanding Your Choices for Childbirth Care

Explore the differences between midwives and OB-GYNs to make an informed decision for your childbirth journey. Learn about their roles, training, and how they contribute to your prenatal, delivery, and postpartum experience.

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What to Expect in Pregnancy

You've confirmed you're pregnant--now what? Here are some valuable tips to support a healthy pregnancy, from prenatal care and OB-GYN appointments to what to expect in each trimester.

How to Create Your Birth Plan

While there are no guarantees, a birth plan is a helpful tool to help you communicate your preferences and expectations for labor and delivery with your health care team. Here's how to create yours personalized birth plan.

You've Been Diagnosed with Preeclampsia: Now What?

Learn what to expect after a preeclampsia diagnosis, including symptoms, treatments, and steps to keep you and your baby safe during pregnancy. Expert advice from CHRISTUS Health.

Postpartum Care

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Addressing Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Pregnant and Postpartum Moms

Are you a new mom struggling with mood and anxiety disorders? Learn to recognize symptoms, understand risk factors, and find compassionate support and treatment.

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Essential Wellness Tips for New Moms

Discover essential strategies to support your physical, emotional, and mental health as a new mother.

Building bonds: Navigating parenthood together with your support network

Discover the power of community in parenthood! Explore invaluable tips and resources for building a strong support network and connecting with other new parents.

Navigating Postpartum with Confidence

Discover essential resources tailored to support new parents through the postpartum period and ease the transition into life with a newborn.

Nurturing Your Newborn’s Sleep and Feeding Habits

Discover the essential guide to mastering newborn care, feeding, and sleep for a blissful baby. Uncover expert tips and strategies to establish healthy routines, ensuring your little one’s happiness and your peace of mind.

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