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Where To Go For Care

Where To Go For Care

Information about where to go for services during your pregnancy. Read More

Doctor’s Visits

Doctor’s Visits

Prenatal care is medical care that a woman gets when she is pregnant. This helps to keep both the mom and baby healthy. Read More

Pregnancy Calculator

Pregnancy Calculator

To estimate your due date click here. Read More

Warning Signs

Warning Signs

If you're pregnant and you notice any of the warning signs listed here, call or see your healthcare provider right away. Read More

Nutrition

Nutrition

Now that you are pregnant, you will need to eat about 300 more calories per day. You need to eat the right foods though, for your baby to grow healthy.  Read More

Weight Gain

Weight Gain

You should ask your doctor how much weight is the right amount of weight for you to gain. You should also ask what foods to eat and how much to eat in order to get all the right stuff so you and your baby stay healthy. Read More

Dental Health

Dental Health

Recent studies show that untreated gum disease makes you have a greater chance of a pre-term delivery, which in turn puts you at greater risk of having a small, sick baby. The hormone levels in your body rise during pregnancy which makes it more likely that you could get gum disease, especially gingivitis. Read More

Smoking, Drinking & Drugs

Smoking, Drinking & Drugs

During your pregnancy, it is especially important to give up alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Read More

STDs

STDs

As the list of diseases known to be sexually transmitted continues to grow, it is important that you be aware of the harmful effects of these diseases and know how to protect yourself and your children against infection. Read More

Aches & Pains

Aches & Pains

Women go through many changes during pregnancy, both physically and emotionally. Read More

Exercise & Sleep

Exercise & Sleep

Getting enough exercise and adequate sleep during your pregnancy can have great benefits for you and your baby. Read More

Depression

Depression

Feelings of depression are normal. You're going through very big changes.  Read More

Call Our Help Line

1-800-251-BABY (2229) is standing by 24/7 to answer questions and to link you to resources in your area. Get more information on:

  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Prenatal Care
  • Medicaid for Moms and Kids
  • Nutrition / WIC
  • Breastfeeding
  • Immunizations
  • Substance Abuse

All calls are confidential.

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