Maternity care

COVID-19 and pregnancy

Tips for keeping yourself and your baby safe — and changes to maternity care designed to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.

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Proud father Cody Maki holding his son, Liam

First-time fatherhood during a pandemic

Becoming a parent during COVID-19 can be nerve-wracking, but Cody Maki …

woman sitting on easy chair holding twin babies

How will COVID-19 affect your pregnancy?

Find tips for keeping yourself and your baby safe, and learn about changes …

Sondra Smith and her baby girl, Ava.

Quick, coordinated care saves a mother and baby

After she was diagnosed with an optic tumor late in her pregnancy, Sondra …

Vanessa Bell holding her newborn daughter.

January 13, 2020

Helping moms after surgery

Innovative surgical care provides a better experience — and improves recovery …

Stephanie Freeman with her husband and newborn

October 14, 2019

Chemotherapy during pregnancy?

When Stephanie Freeman was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant, …

Pregnant woman on couch

October 3, 2019

Severe morning sickness linked with higher risk of autism

Kaiser Permanente study finds that the risk of autism — while low — is …

Reducing exposure to opioids after cesarean delivery

Eating and moving sooner after surgery can improve the recovery experience …

man and his pregnant wife

Debunking breastfeeding myths

Misinformation about breastfeeding abounds. We’ve separated fact from fiction. …

Woman in a hospital bed holding a newborn baby.

When breastfeeding doesn't come naturally

Learning to breastfeed can take patience and persistence. Kaiser Permanente …

Young woman going through a Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scan.

CT scans during pregnancy have increased over 2 decades

Large, multicenter study among the first to quantify exposure to ionizing …

A young pregnant woman with a thoughtful expression looking out a window.

More women using cannabis daily before and during pregnancy

Current advice from Kaiser Permanente is to avoid cannabis exposure during …

Beautiful pregnant woman jogging along the coast to stay fit

Should pregnant runners go the extra mile?

A sports medicine doctor offers guidelines to help pregnant runners continue …

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