What is full-term? A full-term pregnancy lasts between 39 weeks and 40 weeks, 6 days. Babies born full term have the best chance of being healthy.
Your postpartum checkups A postpartum checkup is a medical checkup you get after having a baby. Go to your all of your postpartum checkups, even if you're feeling fine.
Health disparities and pregnancy Health disparities are health differences that can affect pregnancy and lead to birth complications.
Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We use research, advocacy, and education to give every baby the best possible start.