Research has discovered that a baby may cry if upset, be it silently, while in their mother’s womb. This crying behaviour will only occur during the later months of pregnancy.

Increasing airflow to your baby’s affected area is an important part in healing diaper rash. The area should always be dry and clean, even when diapers are on. Bathing your baby daily is essential in allowing the diaper rash to heal. Keep your baby’s diaper loose, allowing airflow to get to the area, and reducing the risk of chaffing the sensitive spots. When using cloth diapers, make sure to wash with soap and bleach between each usage.

Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs)—serious birth defects of the spinal cord (such as spina bifida) and the brain (such as anencephaly).

The extensive use of acetaminophen in pregnancy combined with the paucity of documented adverse effects have served to validate the selection of this medication as the pain reliever of choice during pregnancy.

Chronic infections in the cervix can also reduce the amount or quality of cervical mucus, the sticky or slippery substance that collects on the cervix and in the vagina. Reduced amount or quality of cervical mucus can make it difficult for women to get pregnant.

The sponge is more effective for women who have never given birth. If women who have never given birth always use the sponge as directed, 9 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. If women who have never given birth don't always use the sponge as directed, 12 out of 100 will become pregnant each year.