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These are a handful of commonly asked questions about pregnancy activities and safety. If in doubt, please consult your healthcare provider.

Many symptoms of pregnancy are normal and to be expected, but some can be cause for concern. If in doubt, call your healthcare provider.

Eating a consistent, nutritious diet throughout your pregnancy benefits both your growing baby and you. What you eat directly affects how well your body copes and recovers from the physical changes of pregnancy and birth. Eating well also helps with the mental and emotional challenges of carrying and delivering a baby.

Postpartum depression (PPD or peripartum depression), also known as the “baby blues,” may occur any time between one week and a month after a person gives birth. Some common symptoms of PPD include depressed mood, loss of interest, problems sleeping, fatigue, irritability, and weight gain.