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Your Healthy Pregnancy

Congratulations, you're pregnant! What an exciting time. The coming months will be full of changes, decisions, emotions, and more. It may even seem that nine months isn't long enough to get ready for your new baby. Learning all that you can about pregnancy, childbirth, and your new baby is the best way to prepare for your new arrival - and for parenting. What A Woman Should Know About A Healthy Pregnancy guides you through the various stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. It helps you prepare for what will be happening to the both of you during this time.

Early prenatal care is essential to a healthy pregnancy and, more importantly, to a healthy baby. We encourage you to look through this site and refer back to it as often as needed. You will find information on how your baby grows and what is happening to your body during each phase of pregnancy. Health tips and information on nutrition and exercise are available, as well as information on pregnancy complications and what things you just need to Say No To. Since there is so much to learn and do, we've also included a Checklist By Trimesters to remind you of what you need to do during your pregnancy and decisions you will need to make.

Childbirth classes are a great way to get ready for baby's arrival and to ease your fears of labor. You may register for a childbirth class online or call 901.516.6645 to learn more. 


Your doctor is the best source of information and advice about your pregnancy. The information about pregnancy and birth on this Web site is not intended to be a substitute for the medical care and advice of your doctor, which is based on your individual circumstances. Please visit your doctor regularly throughout your pregnancy. If you have questions or concerns about your pregnancy, please contact your doctor right away.


Trimester Checklist
Checklist by Trimesters of Pregnancy
Questions for Your Obstetrician
It is important to see your obstetrician regularly. Before you go, make a list of questions you would like to ask during your visit.
Prenatal Nutrition & Exercise
Proper nutrition is important to everyone, but especially you, now that you are pregnant. Eating healthy is important and has its advantages.
Childbirth Complications
While a majority of women experience healthy pregnancies, some women face complications that range from slight risk to a life-threatening situation for mother and baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to questions about Pregnancy, Delivery and After Childbirth.
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