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Health Information For Parents
I’m pregnant. My boyfriend doesn’t treat me very well, and I’m worried it might be bad for my baby. How can I get out of an abusive relationship?– Hadley*
Abuse — physical, sexual, or emotional — is never OK. You need to get out of the relationship for your sake and your baby’s. Abuse of any kind during pregnancy can lead to a miscarriage, early (preterm) labor, or other health problems for you and your baby.
Here are some steps to take:
Leaving someone you have a past with is a hard thing to do. But now is the time to put the health and safety of you and your baby first.
*Names have been changed to protect user privacy.
Advice and information for expectant and new parents.
Pregnancy brings a mix of feelings, and not all of them are good. It can be even harder if you’re dealing with depression or anxiety.
The sooner in pregnancy good care begins, the better for the health of both moms and their babies. Here’s what to expect.
During your pregnancy, you’ll probably get advice from everyone. But staying healthy depends on you – read about the many ways to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible.
Abuse has no place in love. Read this article to find out how to recognize the signs of abuse and how you can get help.
Abuse can take many forms. This article talks about recognizing abuse, its effects, and what someone who is being abused can do.
Does your boyfriend or girlfriend treat you as well as you treat him or her? Does your BF or GF support you in good times as well as bad? Does he or she get who you really are? Find out if you’re in a healthy relationship.
Babies who are born premature – before 37 weeks of pregnancy – can have health problems that last their whole lives. Learn ways to prevent early labor and have a healthy pregnancy.