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The importance of screening for gestational diabetes

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Talking about it helped

One in 5 people experience depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges during and after pregnancy.

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February 1, 2024

Take a break from cannabis while expecting, study suggests

October 25, 2023

Breast cancer during pregnancy: Caring for mom and baby

Having her ‘rainbow baby’ after a high-risk pregnancy

February 28, 2023

A conversation about pregnancy and women’s heart health

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It’s time to address America’s Black maternal health crisis

Health care leaders and policymakers should each play their part to help …

Bree Graham sleeping next to her baby in a hospital room

For a new mom, talking about her worries helped her heal

One in 5 people experience depression, anxiety, or other mental health …

KP member mother and son

Midwife offers personal care for mom facing complications

For Sam Beeson, having a midwife at her side during her pregnancy helped …

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February 1, 2024

Take a break from cannabis while expecting, study suggests

Research shows that marijuana use during pregnancy increases health risks …

KP member Cathy Scoggins and her baby

December 15, 2023

Family-centered care, through pregnancy and beyond

Members experiencing a low risk pregnancy have the option of having their …

Yoakum family uses doppler

December 6, 2023

Video prenatal visits are a boon for a busy working mom

A new care option offers a mix of in-person and virtual visits, supported …

Mother and baby

October 25, 2023

Critical care and support for our youngest patients

In Oregon, specialists and parents come together to design a specialized …

Stephanie Freeman with her husband and newborn

Can you get chemotherapy while pregnant?

Chemotherapy can be an option during pregnancy. Find out how Kaiser Permanente …

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5 breastfeeding myths debunked

Tarayn Fairlie, MD, a pediatrician and lactation consultant, helps separate …

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We deliver excellence for parents and babies

Our members are more likely to feed their babies breast milk. And they’re …

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And that’s why they call postpartum the blues

Take time to adjust to a new baby and lifestyle changes — and reach out …

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The importance of screening for gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes poses a significant risk to women of color, particularly …

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