When you are pregnant, you may be more susceptible to gum disease and cavities. After your baby is born you can pass the bacteria that contributes to cavities from your mouth to their mouth.
- Review this infographic from the North Dakota Department of Health, Pregnancy and Oral Health: Data and Implications from the 2017-2018 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
- Review this infographic from the North Dakota Department of Health, Take Care of Your Mouth, Take Care of You and Your Baby.
- Review this palm card, version A, from the North Dakota Department of Health, A Healthy Mouth Matters During Pregnancy.
- Review this palm card, version B, from the North Dakota Department of Health, A Healthy Mouth Matters During Pregnancy.
- Learn more about Pregnancy and Oral Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Take Care of Your Mouth, Take Care of Your Baby