Prenatal Care
Early and consistent prenatal care are important for the health of both mother and baby. Scheduling your initial prenatal care visit during your first 12 weeks of pregnancy helps get you and your baby off to a healthy start.
* Health Choice gives expectant moms a $25 gift card for receiving prenatal care during their first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
During your prenatal visit it is important to discuss your health and social history, including previous pregnancies, medical, and behavioral conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, and depression.
Here are a few important health tips for pregnant moms:
- Keep your scheduled prenatal appointments.
- Eat a well-balanced healthy diet.
- Gain a healthy amount of weight.
- Keep active and include moderate intensity exercise such as walking 3-4 times a week unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- Quit smoking and ask your provider how.
- You should not drink alcohol or use drugs while you are pregnant, but if you do drink alcohol or use drugs, ask your provider for help.
- Get plenty of sleep and try to control your stress.
- Take steps to avoid illness like regular hand washing and getting your flu shot.
- Write down questions to ask your provider.
Education is another important part of prenatal care.
Learn More at U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Educational Materials
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