Maternity Monday: Preconception, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum FAQs

“Should I take prenatal vitamins before conception?”

“Why doesn’t anyone talk about miscarriage?”

“Does the baby really need all this stuff?”

We looked at these questions and more in our maternity series:

Preconception

• Planning a pregnancy

First Trimester

• Prenatal vitamins and common questions
• The meaning of miscarriage
• A mom’s personal miscarriage story
• High-risk pregnancies
• Common and less common conditions in pregnancy
• Prenatal screening/genetic counseling for birth defects

Second Trimester

• Gestational diabetes
• Exercising while pregnant
• Twins, triplets and other multiples

Third Trimester

• Prenatal classes
• Your partner’s role
• Breastfeeding 101
• Helping older siblings adjust
• The most useful shower gifts

 After the Baby Comes

• What to expect in the first month
• Postpartum depression
• Sleeping tips for mom and baby
• Frequently asked questions/health issues