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Health and Wellness | August 28, 2025

Grandparenting Classes: Preparing for Your New Role

A pair of grandparents bond with their young grandchild.
Grandparenting classes cover baby care basics — safe sleep, car seats and feeding — so you can safely support your kids and grandkids.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

Emergency C-Section Saves Baby and Mom After Rare Placental Abruption

Mom, dad and baby Melzer featured in article about placental abruption and emergency C section at Scripps.
Quick action by Scripps and Rady teams saved a mom and newborn after a rare and dangerous pregnancy complication.
Health and Wellness | July 7, 2025

What Are the Different Types of Hysterectomy?

An illustration of a woman's cervical area to symbolize hysterectomy.
Learn about hysterectomy types, risks, and options, including minimally invasive techniques and what to expect during recovery.
Health and Wellness | July 1, 2025

How to Safely Exercise During Pregnancy

Exercising during pregnancy is safe for you and your baby. Learn what activities are OK, what to avoid, and how to stay healthy.
Health and Wellness | June 10, 2025

Pregnant? Consider a Nesting Party

An expectant mother planning a nesting party before her baby arrives.
Celebrate your pregnancy with a nesting party to prep your home and gather support before your baby’s arrival.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2025

How to Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy: 8 Expert Tips

A pregnant woman experiences lower back pain.
Back pain is common in pregnancy. Learn safe ways to relieve it and when to see a doctor for symptoms like severe pain or cramping.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

A High-Risk Pregnancy with a Joyful Outcome: Twins!

Caitlin Welsh and her husband, Kevin, smile as they sit on a blanket by the bay each holding one of their twin babies.
After years of miscarriages, Caitlin Welsh was able to deliver healthy twin boys with help from high-risk pregnancy experts at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | March 24, 2025

Black Maternal Health: Why It Matters

Pregnancy-related deaths are declining, but Black women remain most at risk. See what's being done to improve Black maternal health.
Health and Wellness | March 24, 2025

What Does Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy Indicate?

A pregnant woman feels her stomach after vaginal discharge.
While vaginal discharge is common in pregnancy, changes may signal infections. Learn the signs and know when to seek medical help.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

Birth Plans: Labor Preferences for Delivering Your Baby

A pregnant woman contemplates creating a birth plan to document her wishes for labor and delivery.
Prepare your birth plan by following our tips. Specify who should be in the delivery room, pain management choices and other preferences.