The day is here! Your little bundle of joy is on it’s way! Have you prepared?
P R E P A R E !
Take childbirth education classes. Learn how to relax and breathe with your contractions. Practice and include your support person/ coach/ partner. Learn how to stretch or meditate to relax.
Take a baby care class [...]

Preconceptual care is a check up with your doctor before you are pregnant. At this visit, your doctor will review your health history and your family’s health history. Be prepared to give information about your family’s health and any concerns about persons in your family with birth defects or genetic conditions. Try to answer all [...]

Signs of pregnancy:

missed or late period
spotting or very light period
swollen, tender breasts
nausea, vomiting
frequent urination

Warning signs to report to your doctor immediately:

cramping or severe pain in your abdomen
spotting for more than 1 day
bleeding
feeling faint or dizzy

Call to schedule an appointment with your health care provider by 7 - 10 weeks, or sooner if you have any [...]

Contact your health care provider or obstetrician when you are pregnant. If you have a high risk condition, contact your physician immediately.
Some high risk conditions include:

diabetes
high blood pressure
heart, lung, kidney, thyroid, liver, or connective tissue disease
asthma
seizure disorders or epilepsy
mental health problems
infections including urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections
multiple pregnancy
previous problems with past pregnancies
previous baby [...]

A urine pregnancy test may be done to confirm the pregnancy. Sometimes blood testing for the pregnancy hormone named human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG will be done. Another hormone level for progesterone may be done if you have had a previous miscarriage or problems with previous pregnancies.
Blood tests for your red and white blood cells [...]

One of the common symptoms of pregnancy is nausea and vomiting. It can vary from mild to severe and is usually temporary during the first few months of your pregnancy. If the nausea and vomiting is not severe, you and your baby should be fine. If your nausea and vomiting is severe, contact your physician.
Helpful [...]

One of the first signs of your pregnancy may be tender, swollen breasts. During the second trimester, you may leak colostrum. Your body is already preparing you to breastfeed! Colostrum contains fat, protein, minerals and water for your baby. Colostrum also contains antibodies to protect your baby from sickness. The thick yellow colostrum changes to [...]

Baby’s movements will be one of the most exciting signs of your pregnancy. You will begin to feel your baby’s movements usually when you are between 16 and 20 weeks along. The earliest of movements may feel like a flutter or soft motions in your uterus. If this is your first pregnancy, you may not [...]

A healthy diet in pregnancy will promote the growth and health of your baby. Good nutrition is important for you also. Eat a well-balanced diet and add an extra 300 calories from nutritious foods for the pregnancy. Eat four to six smaller meals instead of three bigger ones.
 
THE  6  FOOD  GROUPS:
1. DAIRY
3 cups [...]

Classes for childbirth education will help you and your partner prepare for the big day when your baby is arriving. Usually you should plan to take your classes in your 6th month of pregnancy. In childbirth education classes you will learn about labor and delivery, methods of relaxation and pain relief and how to prepare [...]