Getting good care before, during, and after your pregnancy is very important. Understanding your pregnancy and the care you need can help your baby grow and develop and keep you both healthy. The following videos and links have been reviewed by MFHS staff and are excellent resources to help you understand and take charge of your health whether you are currently pregnant, just had a baby, or are planning for a future pregnancy.
Videos from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Additional Resources
Preconception Health/ general GYN
PCOS
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | ACOG
Fibroids
- Uterine Fibroids: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org)
- Fibroids | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Endometriosis
- Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org)
- Endometriosis | ACOG
- Endometriosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
- Endometriosis: Defining It, Recognizing It, And Treating It | EndoFound
Breast Health
- PA Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
- Women’s health Breast health – Mayo Clinic
- Healthy Breasts: A Guide to Caring for Your Breasts – HealthyWomen
- Breast Changes across the Lifespan (youtube.com)
Nutrition and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients – Mayo Clinic
- Nutrition During Pregnancy | ACOG
- Vitamins and other nutrients during pregnancy | March of Dimes
- Folic acid | March of Dimes
Other Pregnancy Topcics
- Pregnancy | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Preconception health | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Trying to conceive | Office on Women’s Health (womenshealth.gov)
- Being pregnant with twins, triplets and other multiples | March of Dimes
- ACOG Explains: Infertility Tests and Treatment | ACOG