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  • A mom-to-be meets with her doctor.
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    What a 15-Minute Lab Test Can Reveal About Your Pregnancy

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    A few simple lab tests can help moms-to-be understand the health of their baby and sidestep potential issues later on in their pregnancy.

  • Pregnant Woman Looking at Photos on a Cell Phone with her Mom.
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    How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

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    Learn more about gestational diabetes, how it's diagnosed and ways to treat it effectively.

  • A pregnant mother teaching her daughter healthy eating habits
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    Ways to Manage Gestational Diabetes

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    Discover lifestyle adjustments and expert guidance that can help you manage your gestational diabetes for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

  • An AdventHealth team member greets a Guatemala family outside a malnutrition center in San Juan, Guatemala.
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    Guatemala Mission Trip: Volcanoes, Children and Lessons

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    About 35 AdventHealth team members came to Antigua, Guatemala for a week in October 2019 to provide treatment, bring supplies and spread joy. It was the 11th year they had done so.

  • A mom holds her newborn infant.
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    Hurricanes and New Parents: How to Be Ready

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    Having a baby adds new requirements to hurricane planning. We’ve put together a list of what you’ll need ahead of time to ensure your baby is safe and well-fed.

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    Preparing Your Hurricane Birth Plan

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    Even though your odds of going into labor during a hurricane are low, it's a good idea to know what to expect if it happens. Here's advice on how to prepare.

  • Pregnant woman asking her doctor for advice.
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    Foods to Avoid for a Healthy Pregnancy

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    Expecting a baby means a lot of changes, including what you can eat. Learn how to keep you and your baby safe by avoiding these foods during pregnancy.

  • Baby laughing while his mother is holding him.
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    5 Things to Know About Preeclampsia During Pregnancy

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    If you're pregnant, you may have heard of preeclampsia from your family, friends, or doctors. In fact, preeclampsia is the most common complication during pregnancy affecting roughly one in twenty...

  • Happy woman laughs at the positive pregnancy test
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    8 Things to Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant

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    Learning that you’re pregnant can bring so much excitement about your journey to motherhood. But it can also bring a lot of questions about what’s in store for the next nine months. Rest assured. We...