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These pages provide an overview of reproductive health topics that are appropriate for the season, or support a health awareness day or month.

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Depression During and After Pregnancy

Depression during and after pregnancy is common and treatable.

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Helping Babies Sleep Safely

Expecting or caring for a baby? Take these steps to help baby sleep safely and reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Premature Birth

In 2019, about 1 in 10 babies was born too early in the United States. Learn about the problem, risk factors, and what we can do to reduce premature birth.

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What is Infertility?

Infertility is generally defined as not being able to get pregnant after 1 year of unprotected sex.

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How to Manage Your Chronic Disease During a Disaster

Learn tips to help reduce the risk of illness or serious health complications in a disaster.

Disaster Safety for Expecting and New Parents

Learn general tips to get prepared before a disaster and what to do in case of a disaster to help keep you and your family safe and healthy.

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Page last reviewed: May 5, 2021

Content source: Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion