Most babies in the United States are born perfectly healthy. However, a small percentage are born with birth defects, and these conditions account for one of every five infant deaths in the  United States. In this podcast, Dr. Sarah Tinker discusses ways for women to improve their  chances of having a healthy baby.

Having Healthy Babies (A Cup of Health with CDC)

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For an expectant mother, taking care of her developing baby means taking care of herself, including ensuring that she gets vaccinated. Whooping cough and flu vaccines are routinely recommended during every pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your health care provider about when you should get vaccinated.

Shots for Expectant Moms (A Cup of Health with CDC)

Millions of adults are affected by chronic pain, which can limit activities of daily life and also cause anxiety and depression and increase the risk of opioid problems. In this podcast, Dr. Chad Helmick discusses the importance of getting a diagnosis to help guide treatment and several steps that can be taken for pain management.

Living with Pain (A Cup of Health with CDC)

If used and maintained properly, contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Cope discusses the importance of proper use and maintenance of contact lenses.

Don't Sleep with Lenses (A Cup of Health with CDC)

We usually think of hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a problem for adults, but it can begin in childhood. When it does, it can result in serious health problems later in life. In this podcast, Dr. Sandra Jackson discusses the dangers of hypertension in adolescents.

Having Healthy Babies (A Cup of Health with CDC)

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