Pregnancy Health Center

Expectant moms and dads are full of questions: What should I be eating? What sorts of tests should I have to make sure the baby is okay? How should we prepare for the newborn’s arrival? …And many, many more. Try to relax, take it one day at a time – enjoy this amazing process – and peruse the lists below for answers to your questions.

Featured Article

What to Do About Chemicals in Pregnant Women: A green solution.

Here is the fifth take-home lesson from The Environmental Health Perspective article, Environmental Chemicals in Pregnant Women. Lesson 5: A green solution. Leafy green. Yes, we want to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals during pregnancy, both through simple personal choices and through public policy. But there’s also growing evidence that certain potent nutrients found in …

Read full story

Articles

Dr. Greene explains diseases and conditions of interest to expecting mothers, including salmonella, rubella, and Down syndrome.

Down syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Q&A Guides

What is the relationship between premature babies and stress hormones? Is it safe to nurse while pregnant? Dr. Greene answers questions from concerned parents.

Second Pregnancies – Will My First Child Suffer?

Dangers of Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy

Nursing While Pregnant – Is It Safe?

Stress Hormones and Premature Babies

Pregnancy & Birth

Pregnancy can be a joyous time, but it can also come with a lot of unknowns. Here we take a look at ways to best support yourself in pregnancy for the benefit of your body and your baby.

The Power of Waiting: Optimal Cord Clamping

Inhaled Steroids and Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Group B Strep

Cord Blood Banking

Part Two – Can You Be Vegetarian or Vegan while Pregnant?

Hyperemesis

Labor & Birth

Labor may be the area in which expecting mothers have the most questions. Learn about skin-to-skin care, the relationship between breastfeeding and epidurals, as well as the benefits of vaginal birth.

Breastfeeding and Epidurals

The Marvels of Meconium

How Dangerous is Meconium Aspiration?

90 Seconds to Change the World

Vaginal Birth Reduces Allergies

The most important 90 seconds in EVERY pregnancy

Pregnancy Nutrition

Not only does a diet rich in fruits and vegetables support your growing baby, it also teaches your child to enjoy these healthy foods in the future! Delve into the nuances of nutrition during pregnancy.

Fast Facts about SIDS

Your Baby Knows What You’re Eating … Even Before Birth

Great Food Can Improve Brain Development (Even Before Birth)

Does what I eat during pregnancy change my baby’s food preferences?

Collateral Damage: Pregnancy, Prematurity and Pesticides, Pregnancy

Eating Licorice and Premature Babies

Prenatal

Learn about exercise during pregnancy, what to consider in a home birth, and how a father’s vitamins and supplements can aid in the health of a growing baby.

Cesarean Delivery & Food Allergies

No Excuse For Circumcision Pain!

Fast Facts about Trisomy 13

Honey and Peanuts during Pregnancy?

Climb a Mountain, Drink Tea, or Be a Friend

What to Do About Chemicals in Pregnant Women: A peek behind the curtain

Get Dr. Greene's Pregnancy NewsletterSign up for Dr. Greene's FREE week-by-week newsletter, timed to your pregnancy to keep you up to date on every stage of your baby's development.