Pregnancy



An expectant mother experiences changes in her teeth and gums during pregnancy. Health providers and Head Start program staff may use these resources to educate pregnant women and new mothers on how to maintain good oral health care practices. To read PDF files, get here.

'Oral Health Dietary Guidelines: For Expectant Mothers and Preschool Children' [in] Causes of Dental Cavities and the Role of Good Nutrition Access to Oral Health Care During the Perinatal Period: A Policy Brief [PDF, 313KB] Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health Pocket Guide Head Start Oral Health Resource Guide [PDF, 552KB] Maternal Oral Health Resource Guide [PDF, 549KB] Oral Health and Health in Women: A Two-Way Relationship [PDF, 68KB] Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A Summary of Practice Guidelines [PDF, 408KB] Research to Policy and Practice Forum: Periodontal Health and Birth Outcomes—Summary of a Meeting of Maternal, Child, and Oral Health Experts [PDF, 417KB] Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep You and Your Baby Healthy [PDF, 261KB]

Pregnancy. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2009. English.

Last Reviewed: February 2009