Healthy pregnancy resources

At Mercy, our goal is to help you find timely, medically sound information on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care and parenting.
We invite you to explore our library of articles and web sites handpicked for new moms, dads, family and friends.

Pregnancy library

• Pregnancy and childbirth
  Learn all you can about how to provide the healthiest environment for your developing child.

• Normal newborn
  A newborn baby brings many joys as well as many questions.
  Let Mercy's newborn library help teach you what to expect.

• High-risk pregnancy
  For most women, pregnancy is fairly routine. Find out how you can minimize your risks and work toward the healthiest pregnancy possible.

• High-risk newborn
  Sometimes, unexpected difficulties result in newborn complications. In those cases, you want all the information you can find.

• Growth and development
  Understanding your child's growth and development is an important part of parenting.  Learn about healthy lifestyles, proper dental care, immunizations, discipline and more.

• Pediatrics
  From specialized care for premature babies to routine checkups and well-child care. Learn more about how to give your children the right start to a healthy life.

Web resources

New parent organizer

Pregnancy calculator

The Internet can’t replace the advice of your doctor. The recommendations provided here are not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.