INTRODUCTION
Being pregnant is either from planning, accidental, or enforced. If you want to foster a healthy pregnancy, this section will provide important information and advice. If, as a result of various circumstances, you do not want to continue a pregnancy, then appropriate healthcare could be pursued.
Health Promotion is taking control over your health, maintaining and improving it as needed. A healthy lifestyle before, during and after pregnancy will support not only your health, but also that of your baby.
For detailed checklists on general health promotion, please refer to the Promotion section under Age 13 to Seniors.
This section is for women who are planning a pregnancy or who are already pregnant; it has specific health promotion recommendations for the different stages of pregnancy: preconception, pregnancy , childbirth and postpartum .
Illness and Injury Prevention is decreasing the risk of specific illness and injury in your life. Illness and injury prevention during pregnancy is extremely important for you and your developing baby.
For detailed check lists on general illness and injury prevention, please refer to the Illness and Injury Prevention section under Age 13 to Seniors, where you can also find information on Self Care, Early Warning Signs of Possible Serious Illness and Cancer Awareness.
This section contains check lists on the areas of illness and injury prevention that are specific to the different stages of pregnancy: preconception, pregnancy , childbirth and postpartum .
It is important to have a doctor and perhaps another health care provider (nurse practitioner, mid-wife) who is a partner in your overall health care during pregnancy.
Create your Pregnancy Personal Wellness File. Save your pregnancy information which you will be prompted to download as needed.
Best wishes for Pregnancy Wellness!
Dr. Ben