This article is part of the Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy.
Discovering you’re pregnant brings a lot of emotions ranging from excitement to worry. Whether your pregnancy is planned or unplanned, it is important to know that the best thing you can do is take charge of your health and the health of your baby.
Before you even see a doctor, there are some things you should start doing to get your pregnancy off to the healthiest start possible:
One of the best things you can do for you and your baby is schedule regular prenatal visits with your doctor. Prenatal visits will teach you what you can - and can't- do to have the healthiest pregnancy possible. Your doctor will have advice on:
Prenatal visits are important for your baby too! Ultrasounds aren't just an exciting peek at the baby growing inside of you, they offer the chance to take measurements and make sure your baby is growing as he or she should. Throughout your pregnancy, your doctor will administer tests and examinations that can help identify:
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is recognized as the gold standard of evidence-based maternity care in the United States. Logansport Memorial Hospital is one of the few hospitals in Indiana with a Baby-Friendly designation, and this prestigious designation makes us one of the best maternity care providers in the country.