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Pregnancy & baby care (0–24 months)

Articles on prenatal nutrition, meal plans, birth preparation and caring for young children — synthesized from WHO, CDC, NHS, ACOG and other trusted sources, with references at the end of each post.

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Before birthJune 1, 20261 min read

Fetal weight by week: reference ranges and red flags

How ultrasound estimates fetal weight, what affects it, and when to ask your clinician — Medlatec, ACOG aligned.

#can nang thai nhi #sieu am #tam soat

Baby care 0–24 monthsMay 31, 20261 min read

Vitamin K injection for newborns: what parents should know

Why vitamin K prevents bleeding, standard newborn dosing, and breastfeeding compatibility — Medlatec, CDC.

0–6 months#vitamin k #so sinh #tiem chung

PostpartumMay 31, 20261 min read

Postpartum preeclampsia: risks after delivery

Blood pressure can rise days after birth; know symptoms and follow-up — Medlatec, ACOG.

#tien san giat #sau sinh #can gap

Before birthMay 31, 20261 min read

Preeclampsia warning signs in pregnancy

Severe headache, vision changes, and sudden swelling need urgent assessment — Medlatec, NHS.

Third trimester#tien san giat #can gap #tang huyet ap

Before birthMay 31, 20261 min read

Prenatal visit schedule: key milestones

Regular antenatal care catches gestational diabetes, anemia, and fetal growth issues early — overview of common visit timing.

#kham thai #san khoa #tam soat

Prenatal nutritionMay 31, 20261 min read

Vitamin A in pregnancy: enough, not too much

Vitamin A supports vision and immunity, but excess preformed retinol can harm the fetus — practical food guidance.

#vitamin a #dinh duong #an toan

Before birthMay 31, 20261 min read

First pregnancy: nutrition and prenatal visit prep

Early folic acid, prenatal registration, gentle activity, and when to call your clinician — aligned with Vinmec and ACOG guidance.

#lan dau #kham thai #dinh duong

Before birthMay 30, 20261 min read

Preconception planning before pregnancy

Folic acid, vaccines, health checks, and lifestyle changes before trying to conceive — Long Châu, CDC.

#ke hoach mang thai #folate #truoc mang thai

Before birthMay 30, 20261 min read

Fetal hiccups and lots of kicks: normal or not?

Difference between kicks and rhythmic hiccups; when to count movements and call the hospital — Long Châu, NHS.

Third trimester#cu dong thai #thai nhi #3 thang cuoi

Before birthMay 30, 20261 min read

Are repeated pregnancy ultrasounds harmful?

Ultrasound uses sound waves, not X-rays; stick to medically indicated scans — Long Châu, FDA.

#sieu am #tam soat #an toan

Before birthMay 30, 20261 min read

Early beta-hCG: what the number means

Role of hCG in early pregnancy, why single values vary, and when to repeat tests — Long Châu, NHS.

First trimester#beta hcg #xet nghiem #3 thang dau

Before birthMay 30, 20261 min read

Carpal tunnel in pregnancy and postpartum

Numbness and wrist pain are common from fluid retention — posture tips and when to see a specialist.

Third trimester#ong co tay #dau nhuc #sau sinh