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Pregnancy

November is Prematurity Awareness Month!

A developing baby goes through important growth throughout pregnancy - including in the final months and weeks. Premature (also known as preterm) birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed. The earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of death or serious disability. In 2018, preterm birth and low birth weight accounted for about 17% of infant deaths. Babies who survive can have breathing issues, intestinal (digestive) problems, and bleeding in their brains. Long-term problems may include developmental delay (not meeting the developmental milestones for his or her age) and lower performance in school. In most cases, preterm labor (labor that happens too soon, before 37 weeks of pregnancy) begins unexpectedly and the cause is unknown.

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Diseases and Disorders

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia that involves parts of the brain that control thoughts and memories.

Mental Health

Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups have difficulty getting mental health care due to cost or not having health insurance.

Exercise

Regular physical activity (exercise) can help lower your risk for many diseases that affect women, including heart disease and stroke.

Reproductive Health

Endometriosis

Diet and Lifestyle

Food Labels

Maternity and Motherhood

Your Baby's First Hours of Life

Exercise

7 Benefits of Yoga for Women

Health News & Information

Why you should choose a board-certified OB GYN

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) offers board certification in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology and in five subspecialties. Board certification is a voluntary pursuit. Physicians are only required to secure a medical license to practice medicine in any given state. Physicians who choose to pursue certification are enhancing their medical knowledge beyond that required of state licensure.

Verify your OB GYN's board certification

Verify if your OB GYN is board certified by ABOG by using our online verification tool.

Learn more about the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is a non-profit organization that board certifies obstetricians and gynecologists (OB GYNs) and offers continuing certification to OB GYNs in the United States and Canada.