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My Pregnancy

Congratulations Mom. You are going to have a baby, and we are honored that you've chosen to deliver your baby at Virtua. We are here to help you throughout your pregnancy journey.

YOur 9-month journey begins here

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Maternity and Parenting Classes

Virtua offers a variety of expert-led maternity classes and support groups for moms, dads and grandparents. Topics include childbirth preparation, prenatal yoga, labor basics, breastfeeding, postpartum depression support and more.

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High-Risk Pregnancy Care from Virtua Maternity

High-Risk Pregnancy Care

Virtua’s maternal-fetal medicine doctors care for pregnant women who are high risk because of chronic disease, multiples, being over age 35 at delivery, or who have a family history of genetic disorders.

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Prenatal Testing and Genetic Counseling

Prenatal Testing & Genetic Counseling

Virtua's maternal-fetal medicine team provides access to leading-edge prenatal tests and procedures to evaluate your baby’s health and development.

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Prenatal Care

Prenatal Care

Prenatal care is vital for the health of a mother and baby and significantly reduces risk factors associated with pregnancy and childbirth.

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Healthy Eating Habits for Expectant Moms

Healthy Eating Habits for Expectant Moms

When you are expecting, a well-balanced diet is important to get all the nutrients your body needs to meet the needs of your growing fetus.

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Benefits of Prenatal Exercise

Exercise also helps you prepare for labor and delivery and gives you a jump start to getting your body back to its pre-baby shape.

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Smoking Cessation for New and Expecting Mothers

You know that smoking is bad for you, but what about your baby? There’s never been a better time to quit.

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Your Baby is Worth the Wait

Your Baby Is Worth the Wait

While it may be convenient to deliver your baby early, you should only deliver before 40 weeks if it's medically necessary. Find out why.

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Questions you should be asking your doctor throughout your pregnancy.

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