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Do Pregnant Women Need to Worry About Coronavirus?

In early 2020, the novel coronavirus outbreak was declared an international health emergency. As more and more cases were reported in the weeks that followed, it became clearer that we were on the…

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Events are held all month long in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and PWOG is doing its part by sharing life-saving information about breast cancer symptoms and prevention. About 12…

CDC Expands List of Zika-affected Countries to Southeast Asia

The CDC has expanded its list of countries that pregnant woman should avoid, as the list now includes 11 countries in Southeast Asia. Federal health officials advise those who are pregnant to…

California Experiencing a Whooping Cough Epidemic

California is currently experiencing a pertussis epidemic. Pertussis, also known as "whooping cough", occurs in young infants and can be prevented when pregnant women receive the Tdap…

National Prematurity Awareness Month

More than a half million babies in the United States—that's 1 in every 8—are born premature each year. Some babies are so small they could fit in the palm of your hand. If you're pregnant, learn abo…