Healthy Pregnancy
Additional Healthy Pregnancy Information
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Having a healthy baby begins well before pregnancy so if you’re thinking about getting pregnant in the near future, it’s important to start making healthy choices now. The sooner you start living a healthier lifestyle, the better your chances for having a healthy baby.
Helpful tips before you get pregnant:
A doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and shortly after childbirth. For more information, read more about this benefit.
As soon as you think you are pregnant, schedule your first prenatal checkup. Studies show that pregnant women who receive prenatal care are less likely to deliver prematurely or have other serious problems related to their pregnancy. Your first exam should be within the first six to eight weeks of your pregnancy or when you first suspect you are pregnant.
After your delivery, the best thing to do to ensure your newborn’s health is to take care of your health. You can start with a postpartum checkup three to six weeks after you deliver or sooner if you had a Cesarean section (C-section) or any complications during your pregnancy.
