Pregnancy and Oral Health
Regular dental checkups and cleanings, along with brushing and flossing often, are important for a healthy mouth and a healthy pregnancy.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for women in the childbearing stage of life. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Folic Acid for a Healthy Baby
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesGetting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
Fetal Ultrasound
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesFetal ultrasound is a test used during pregnancy to create an image of the baby in the mother’s womb (uterus).
Fetal Heart Monitoring
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesFetal heart rate monitoring measures the heart rate and rhythm of your baby (fetus). This lets your healthcare provider see how your baby is doing.
Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesDilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus.
Cesarean Section
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesCesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus.