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- Now that you're carrying precious cargo, you're probably wondering how to keep your baby safe during your pregnancy. Here are a few pregnancy dos and don'ts.Now that you're carrying precious cargo, you're probably wondering how to keep your baby safe during your pregnancy. Here are a few pregnancy dos and don'ts.
- Health Article description.Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, and sensory and motor skills. But each child gains skills at their own pace. It's common for a child to be ahead in one area, such as language,
- People 35 and older have healthy babies every day. If you're at least 35 and pregnant or trying to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about any risks.People 35 and older have healthy babies every day. If you're at least 35 and pregnant or trying to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about any risks.
- Health Article description.Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read...
- If you're continuing to work throughout your pregnancy, these tips can help you manage morning sickness and fight fatigue.If you're continuing to work throughout your pregnancy, these tips can help you manage morning sickness and fight fatigue.
- Health Article description.Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read...
- Saying the words "I'm pregnant" could be one of the biggest announcements of your life. But are you wondering when to tell people you are pregnant?Saying the words "I'm pregnant" could be one of the biggest announcements of your life. But are you wondering when to tell people you are pregnant?
- Health Article description.The immune system is the body's natural defense system that helps fight infections. The immune system is made up of antibodies, white blood cells, and other chemicals and proteins that attack and destroy substances such as bacteria and viruses that they recognize as foreign and different from the body's normal healthy...
- A lot happens during pregnancy, and it may be a blur once your baby arrives. Celebrate and preserve your pregnancy milestones with this special keepsake.A lot happens during pregnancy, and it may be a blur once your baby arrives. Celebrate and preserve your pregnancy milestones with this special keepsake.
- If your baby is overdue, you're probably getting tired — of being pregnant, and of waiting to meet the baby. We'll keep an eye on you starting at 40 weeks.If your baby is overdue, you're probably getting tired — of being pregnant, and of waiting to meet the baby. We'll keep an eye on you starting at 40 weeks.
- Health Article description.Vaccines help keep you and your child from getting certain diseases that are spread from person to person (infectious diseases). They also help reduce the spread of a disease and prevent a sudden outbreak of the disease, which is called an epidemic.
- The tiny newborn you brought into the world is tougher than you think. Learn about common baby illnesses and what to watch for from Kaiser Permanente.The tiny newborn you brought into the world is tougher than you think. Learn about common baby illnesses and what to watch for from Kaiser Permanente.
- Baby emergency? Trust your maternal instincts; if something doesn't feel right or your baby doesn't look right, don't delay. Call us right away!Baby emergency? Trust your maternal instincts; if something doesn't feel right or your baby doesn't look right, don't delay. Call us right away!
- Health Article description.Discusses chronic pain caused by problems other than cancer. Covers symptoms and how chronic pain is diagnosed. Covers conditions that can be treated, like neck pain, low back pain, and arthritis. Info on treatment with medicine and lifestyle changes.
- Bringing home a second baby? Get helpful tips on easing your older child's transition from being an only child to being a big sister or brother.Bringing home a second baby? Get helpful tips on easing your older child's transition from being an only child to being a big sister or brother.
- Health Article description.Covers the causes and symptoms of low back pain. Looks at treatment with rest, over-the-counter pain medicine, and heating pads. Includes steps to prevent low back pain from returning, such as practicing good posture and getting regular exercise.
- In bringing baby home from the hospital, there are things to know. Each state requires a blood test, and there are other tests and procedures to consider.In bringing baby home from the hospital, there are things to know. Each state requires a blood test, and there are other tests and procedures to consider.
- Health Article description.Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription. This doesn't mean that OTC medicines are harmless. Like prescription medicines, OTCs can be very dangerous for children if not taken the right way. Be sure...
- Health Article description.Information on type 2 diabetes. Describes how insulin is made and used by the body. Describes symptoms and how type 2 is treated. Provides info on blood sugar (glucose) levels. Discusses obesity's role in type 2 diabetes. Discusses exercise and diet.
- Do you know what to pack in your hospital bag for the big day? Make sure you have everything you need using Kaiser Permanente's maternity checklist.Do you know what to pack in your hospital bag for the big day? Make sure you have everything you need using Kaiser Permanente's maternity checklist.
- Health Article description.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to relieve pain and fever and to reduce swelling and inflammation caused by injury or diseases such as arthritis. Aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naproxen are commonly used NSAIDs. NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and...
- It's important to know everything a baby needs before they arrive. Use Kaiser Permanente's baby checklist to make sure you don't miss any newborn essentials.It's important to know everything a baby needs before they arrive. Use Kaiser Permanente's baby checklist to make sure you don't miss any newborn essentials.
- Health Article description.Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's development. Babies' brains develop quickly, as they begin to think, learn, and remember. Newborns listen to and learn the sounds of language. They can communicate with sounds and facial expressions.
- From the moment you announce your pregnancy, unsolicited pregnancy advice will start coming your way. Sometimes it's a lot to handle.From the moment you announce your pregnancy, unsolicited pregnancy advice will start coming your way. Sometimes it's a lot to handle.
- Health Article description.Severe dehydration means: Your mouth and eyes may be extremely dry. You may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours. You may not feel alert or be able to think clearly. You may be too weak or dizzy to stand. You may pass out. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and requires emergency treatment. Call or other...
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