Parental Health

Parental Health
Raising a child takes effort and dedication. As you’re learning how to care for a child, make time to check in with yourself and your partner too.
Caring for Yourself
After you give birth, you may find yourself spending all your time and energy caring for your baby and making sure they are fed, changed, sleeping, and happy. It can be easy to forget about your own needs. But it is just as important to look after yourself and get help if you need it.
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Chronic Disease
Chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity may increase risks during pregnancy, but it’s possible to manage them with lifestyle changes and regular checkups.
Maternal Health & Chronic Disease
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Nutrition Tips for Women
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Mental Health & Trauma
Many women experience mental health disorder or a traumatic life event during or following pregnancy. This can make it difficult to get through the day, but help is available—you are not alone.
Maternal Depression
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Stress & Trauma
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Free Mental Health Care
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Search Mental Health Resources
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Healthy Partner After Birth
It may feel like dads and partners are left out of the conversation when it comes to caring for babies, but their roles are critical. Learn more about how to care for yourself and the baby as a parenting partner.
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Substance Use
Because chemicals that enter your body through smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal drugs can be passed through the placenta, any of these substances can be harmful your baby both before and after delivery.
Alcohol
Smoking
Opioids