A healthy baby depends on a healthy you. Establishing healthy habits now allows your baby to grow in the best possible environment.

 

Steps for success.

We’ll check your overall health and let you know of any risk factors that may impact your chances of getting pregnant.

These are harmful to your health and your baby's development. 

You need a balanced diet to nourish your body and prepare for a baby.

If you are overweight, you may have medical problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Being underweight may put your baby at risk of having a low birth weight.

Take control of your current medical problems, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

Take a prenatal vitamin or a multivitamin with 400 MCG of folic acid daily before conception and throughout pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects.

Find a provider.

Choose an OB-GYN or midwife to care for you during pregnancy and delivery.

Postpartum care.

We’re here to help you learn to breastfeed and adjust to life with a newborn.

Pregnancy & birth.

Our experts are here for you, from the time you learn you’re expecting until you leave our hospitals.