Pregnancy

Guidelines for pregnancy planning, prenatal care and preparation for labor and delivery. This 6-page guide is for anyone thinking of becoming a parent or anyone already pregnant. It includes: thinking about becoming a parent, how can you be sure you are pregnant, initial teaching about pregnancy, substance use, prenatal care, what to expect at the next visits, what happens to a woman's body, what happens to the fetus, other special assessments and care, danger signs & symptoms, some common complaints and how to avoid them, what happens to a woman's feelings & sexuality, sexual expression, daily self-care, preparing for the baby, preparing for the unexpected, what to take to the hospital, changes that may herald labor, and recognizing true labor.