Staying healthy while pregnant

Staying healthy while pregnant is important for you and for baby. Here are some tips from Ovia to help you and baby stay happy and healthy.

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Zucchini tomato tian with pine nuts healthy pregnancy recipe

garlicky roasted carrot soup

Garlicky roasted carrot soup healthy pregnancy recipe

vegetarian lasagna soup

Vegetarian lasagna soup healthy pregnancy recipe

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Amniocentesis: what you need to know

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Fiber during pregnancy: your body’s expert plumber

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Ectopic pregnancy: what you need to know

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Fruits and vegetables during pregnancy

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Honey, lemon and ginger tea healthy pregnancy recipe

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Activity during pregnancy: why you should track it

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Fetal testing: everything you need to know

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7 smart ways to get your appetite back during pregnancy

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Tracking your blood pressure during pregnancy

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Why you should track your nutrition during pregnancy

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Activity during pregnancy: everything you need to know

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Family life during pregnancy

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Pregnancy food cravings

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Prenatal vitamins: what to look for

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Early signs of pregnancy

When can a child get the flu shot? 

Breast tenderness when pregnant

8 natural tips to manage your pregnancy acne

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Exercise during pregnancy (and when to avoid it)

How to manage working from home

Woman meditating at home

Mindfulness to mantra: different kinds of meditation

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7 strategies for getting started with a meditation practice

What is carrier screening, and how can it help?

Newly pregnant? Everything you need to know

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Keeping your newborn safe from whooping cough

Postpartum planning: talking to your doctor about birth control

What exactly is the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) for birth control?

How to advocate for yourself as a patient to get the care you deserve

What body positivity really means: in conversation with nutritionist Alyson Roux

Who should get the flu vaccine?

Why it’s so important to get the flu vaccine every year

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Sleep during pregnancy: why you should track it

What you should know about postpartum anxiety

Could you be at risk for postpartum depression?

Why bringing a support person with you to appointments can help you advocate for the best healthcare

How a doula can support you during pregnancy and postpartum

How culturally relevant care can help you thrive during pregnancy, and beyond

Why personalized care is so important for birthing parents

Don’t settle: Finding a healthcare provider for your pregnancy

How working with a midwife can help reduce health disparities

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Relaxing breathing techniques for pregnancy: Coolest mom on the block

The self-care you need when breastfeeding

Nourishing foods to support breastfeeding

Breastfeeding tips for the vegetarian mom

Group B strep

Prenatal yoga: What it is and how it helps

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Prenatal care: Keeping mom safe

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7 misconceptions about meditation, debunked

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Emotional wellbeing during pregnancy

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Postpartum depression: baby blues or something more?

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Pregnancy relaxation techniques: keeping it calm

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7 best ways to relieve pregnancy backaches

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Managing stress during pregnancy

Postpartum exercise guidelines

Prenatal vitamins: what to look for

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Vitamin D during pregnancy: strong bones, strong baby

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Combination vaccines

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Combination vaccines

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Common immunization myths

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Common immunization myths

Suggested immunization schedule for your baby’s second year and onward through early childhood

Suggested immunization schedule for your baby’s second year and onward through early childhood

How vaccines work

How vaccines work

Vaccine safety

Vaccine safety

What is herd immunity?

Recognizing unsafe relationships

How to actually get alone time when home with kids 

Staying connected with your partner

Chili-stuffed delicata squash 

Flourless chocolate cake…with a surprise! 

Fro-Ba (frozen banana “ice cream”) with peanut butter sauce 

Soba noodles with edamame and sesame-peanut sauce 

10-minute maple-mustard salmon

Strawberry-chia pudding breakfast pops

Kale and chicken sausage soup

Zucchini fritters 

B, L, T, A, H (Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, hummus) 

Loaded fries (#PutAnEggOnIt) 

Cramp destroying kale salad with avocado, strawberries, edamame, and goat cheese

Panko-coconut chicken tenders with honey-mustard dipping sauce

Baked panko eggplant parmesan 

Baked mac and cheese with roasted cauliflower

Avocado toast

Cauliflower and cheddar omelet

Zucchini, mushroom, and chicken farfalle

Fiesta corny muffins 

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How effective is progesterone for preventing preterm birth?

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Linea nigra when pregnant

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Recommended immunization schedule for baby’s first year

Prenatal pilates

Emotions during pregnancy: why you should track them

Fantastic food swaps

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Running during pregnancy: what you need to know

7 ways to increase energy during pregnancy

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Folate and neural tube development

Babymoons: like a honeymoon with a bump

Prenatal yoga

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Flying during pregnancy: everything you need to know

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Date night ideas for expecting couples

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Pregnancy massages: what they are, and how they can help

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Pampering yourself with Baby on the way

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The best pregnancy exercises

Having fun during pregnancy

Is sushi safe to eat during pregnancy?

Your ultrasound guide

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Hiding your early pregnancy

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Activities to avoid while pregnant

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Second trimester, provider appointment #3 (week 24)

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Recommended immunization schedule for baby’s first year

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Protein: the blueprints for Baby

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Birth announcements

Pregnant woman speaking with doctor

How effective is progesterone for preventing preterm birth?

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What to do if you think you’re going into preterm labor

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Making immunization visits less stressful

Should my toddler get a flu shot? 

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Making immunization visits less stressful

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Baby’s one-year immunizations

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Roasted cauliflower salad healthy pregnancy recipe

7 moves to banish back pain

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Symptoms during pregnancy: everything you need to know

Pregnant woman speaking with doctor

How effective is progesterone for preventing preterm birth?

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Am I at risk for preterm labor?

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What to do if you think you’re going into preterm labor

Practice makes perfect: braxton-hicks contractions when pregnant

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Backaches when pregnant

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Quick ways to move around

What is sympathy pregnancy?

Is my vagina normal? What’s normal during pregnancy?

Urinary frequency during pregnancy

What are the common causes of miscarriage?

Pelvic floor muscle exercise in pregnancy and postpartum – should I do it?

The baby needs diapers, but will I? Key info about postpartum leakage

Jaundice in newborns

Common pregnancy discomforts and remedies

Eyesight during and after pregnancy

Coping after a pregnancy loss

5 things that might happen after pregnancy loss

When will my cycle go back to normal?

Finding support after a pregnancy loss 

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First trimester medical tests

What happens during a miscarriage?

Nonsurgical treatment for early pregnancy loss

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Weight gain targets during pregnancy: eating for two

Surgical treatment options for early pregnancy loss

Can I conceive after an ectopic pregnancy?

Are there any complications of a molar pregnancy?

Trying again after a loss

How is ectopic pregnancy diagnosed and treated?

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

What is a missed miscarriage?

What to do if you think you’re having a miscarriage

What is a molar pregnancy?

Pregnancy Super Foods! Maximizing Nutrition in Every Bite

Fighting nausea and fatigue with food

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Your guide to epidurals

Best pregnancy sex positions

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Folate and folic acid during pregnancy

Essential nutrients to prioritize during pregnancy

Urinary incontinence in pregnancy

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Kegel exercises during pregnancy: keep calm and Kegel on

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First trimester, provider appointment #2 (week 12)

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Foods to avoid during pregnancy

Nutrition as the building block for your baby’s growth

Constipation during pregnancy

Perineal massage during pregnancy

Feeding your baby in the NICU

Medical equipment at home after the NICU

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Calcium during pregnancy

Healthy snacking during pregnancy

Private parts after birth

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Nipple soreness when pregnant

Pregnancy sleep aids

Insomnia when pregnant

Clumsiness when pregnant

Can I lower the chances of my child having a food allergy?

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Leg cramps when pregnant

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Third trimester, provider appointment #7 (week 38)

What you should know about the Zika virus

Alcohol during pregnancy

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Premature births

Staying energized during pregnancy

Safe sleep while pregnant

Genetic counseling

Being pregnant with twins, triplets and other multiples

A 10-minute workout for any trimester

Variety is the spice of (prenatal fitness) life

The benefits of winding down

The 5-minute at-your-desk prenatal workout

5 full-body prenatal fitness moves you can do anywhere, anytime

Foam rolling and pregnancy: How this tool can relieve common prenatal aches and pains

3 energy-boosting moves to put you back on track

Nutrition tips for pregnancy

Sweet potato lentil hash with chipotle yogurt

Pregnancy superfood granola

Mama-to-be lentil loaf with heirloom tomato jam