Can you guess the leading cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States? You might think accidents, allergic reactions, or the flu, but the answer is actually respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Every year, RSV sends 58,000 to 80,000 children under the age of 5 to the hospital. Having a baby in the fall or winter has always meant that parents need to be extra careful about RSV. Fortunately, in 2023 two new ways to protect infants against this virus became available: a vaccine given to …
The Baby Blog: Archives for January 2026
Weighing In: How GLP-1s Fit into Your Pregnancy Plans
Thinking about pregnancy while also worrying about weight can feel stressful. You are not alone—about 6 in 10 women in the U.S. are overweight or have obesity. Talking about weight can be hard, but it is an important part of planning for a healthy pregnancy. This blog will explain how weight can affect pregnancy, what GLP-1 medications are, and what we know so far about their use before and during pregnancy. Why Is Managing Weight Before Pregnancy So Important? Being overweight or …
When The Sniffles Strike During Pregnancy: Cold Meds & Your Questions Answered
Is it a cold? The flu? It’s just miserable. It’s Friday afternoon and you have had a tickle in your throat since you woke up this morning, along with pressure behind your nose and in your forehead, and a drippy nose. You are sure that you have a cold and not the flu or COVID-19. You have been trying to contact your doctor about what you can take because you are pregnant and worried about taking the wrong medication. With each hour that passes, you know it is unlikely that you will get in touch …
