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What A Woman Should Know About A Healthy Pregnancy
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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 exercise and nutrition 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 online for a class or call 901.516.6645 to learn more. For information on having your baby at Methodist and services available, please visit our Maternity Services section.
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.
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Breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast milk as the best source of nutrition for all babies in their first year of life.
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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.
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Exercise
Generally, if you regularly engaged in sports or other physical activities before pregnancy, you can continue them during pregnancy with the consent of your doctor.
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Nutrition
Proper nutrition is important to everyone, but especially you, now that you are pregnant. As they say, you are eating for two! Eating healthy is important and has its advantages.
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Doctor Visits
It is important to see your obstetrician regularly. Before you go, make a list of questions you would like to ask during your visit.
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Trimester Checklist
Checklist by Trimesters of Pregnancy
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FAQs
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Methodist Healthcare is an integrated health care delivery system,
dedicated to the art of healing through our faith-based commitment to minister to the whole person. 1211 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104 • (901) 516-7000 |
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