Healthy Start: Pregnancy 101
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Before we started...
Initial Appointment Checklist12 Topics-
Welcome
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Research Ob in your area (OB, PA< Midwife, etc.)
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Make Appointment with Provider of Choice
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Confirm Pregnancy with Provider
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Stop alcohol, smoking or illicit drug use
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Talk to doctor about past history
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Continue to exercise
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Start Prenatal Vitamin
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Vital Signs Checked
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pelvic Exam and Pap Smear
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Blood Draw
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Schedule blood draw
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Welcome
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First TrimesterInitial Checklist Before First Appointment9 Topics
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Pap Smear
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Discuss Labor Plans
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Knowing your risk factors
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Continue with prenatal vitamin
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Monitor Weight & Discuss with provider
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Continue Exercise and drink plenty of water
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Between 11th and 13th week, discuss genetic test imaging with provider
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Between 11th and 13th week, fetal heart tones
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Discuss Risk Factors with Provider for use of aspirin
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Pap Smear
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1.1 Adapting to the First Trimester
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1.2 Your 1st Trimester Changes
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1.3 Common Questions 1
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1.4 Common Questions 2
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1.5 What is Domestic Abuse?
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Healthy Habits2.1 Healthy Eating Habits
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2.2 Nutrition during Pregnancy
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2.3 Planning your Exercise Routine
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2.4 How Smoking Affect Pregnancy
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2.5 Quit Smoking during Pregnancy
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2.6 Sex and Pregnancy - During
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2.7 Skincare during Pregnancy
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Prenatal Visits, Tests and More3.1 Pre-Natal Care
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3.2 Your Weight
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3.3 Gestational Diabetes
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3.4 Kicks Count
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3.5 Placenta Previa
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3.6 Preclampsia
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3.7 Anemia
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3.8 Blood Glucose
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3.9 RH Negative Screening
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2nd Trimester and Body Changes4.0 Second Trimester Checklist10 Topics
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Weight & Blood pressure Check
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Fetal Heart, height and weight
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Prep list of items needed for self, family and new baby
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Preparation for list of items for baby shower or other sources
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Securing a breast pump - Buy, use insurance and other sources
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Continue Weight Monitoring
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16th Week - Follow up with Provider on Genetic Testing, if indicated
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By week 24, ultrasound - Boy or Girl, if you want to know?
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Week 24 - Talk to provider about potential challenges and concerns
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Weeks 24 - 28 - Gestational Diabetes Screening
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Weight & Blood pressure Check
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4.1 Adapting to 2nd Trimester
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4.2 Your Second Trimester Changes
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4.3 Back Pain during Pregnancy
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4.4 Body Changes During Pregnancy
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3rd Trimester, Comfort Tips and Relieving Back PainThird Trimester Checklist12 Topics
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Weight and Blood Pressure and Follow-up appointments, if needed
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Fetal Heart beat and fundal height measurement
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Discussion with Provider about labor plan (admissions, preparations, etc.)
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Discuss Childbirth Education with Provider
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Baby Shower and partner support activation
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Packing a Bag for Delivery Day
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Make sure car seat is ready and available
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28th week - Receive TDAP vaccine
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28th Week - RH Check
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28th - 32th Week - Continue Bloodwork for Syphilis and HIV
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Between 35-37th week: Group B Streptococcal Check
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39th Week - Disuss Labor Induction and Expectations
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Weight and Blood Pressure and Follow-up appointments, if needed
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5.1 Adapting to 3rd Trimester
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5.2 Your Third Trimester Changes
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5.3 Comfort Tips
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5.4 Relieving Back Pain during Pregnancy - Moving Safely
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5.5 Relieving Back Pain during Pregnancy - Pelvic Tilt and leg lift
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5.6 Relieving Back Pain during Pregnancy - Positioning Yourself
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5.7 Relieving Back Pain during Pregnancy - Tailor Sit and Trunk Turn
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5.8 Relieving Back Pain during Pregnancy - Wall Stretch & Body Bend
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Infant Nutrition and Care6.1 Labor and Childbirth - Thinking about a Birth Plan
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6.2 Labor and Childbirth - Support Person Notes
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6.3 Vaginal Birth
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6.4 Vaginal Birth after Cesarian
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6.5 Breech Presentation
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6.6 Cesarean Birth
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6.7 - Before Cesarean Birth
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6.8 Pre-Term Labor
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6.9 Labor and Childbirth - Your Body Prepares
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6.10 Recognizing Labor
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6.11 Preparing for the Hospital
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6.12 - Stages of Labor
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6.13 Induction of Labor
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6.14 Anesthesia Options
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6.15 Labor and Childbirth - Without Medication
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6.16 Labor and Childbirth - Immediately After Birth
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6.17 Preparing to Go Home
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6.18 Understanding Post Partem Depression
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Labor, Birth and Aftercare7.1 Infant Nutrition and Care
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7.2 Caring for Yourself
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7.3 Anatomy and Breastfeeding
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7.4 Benefits to Breastfeeding
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7.5 Breastfeeding - Common Questions
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7.6 Holds for Breastfeeding
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7.7 Nutrition While Breastfeeding
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7.8 Breastmilk - Expressing
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7.9 Breastmilk - Storing
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7.10 How to Bottlefeed
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7.11 Circumsion Care
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7.12 How to Diaper
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7.13 Bathing Newborn
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7.14 Laying Baby Down to Sleep
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7.15 When to Call the Doctor
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7.16 Umbilical Cord Care
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7.17 Signs of Jaundice
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Infant Safety8.1 Infant Safety
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8.2 Choosing a Carseat
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8.3 Car Seat Installation
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8.4 Car Safety for Newborns
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8.5 Car Seat Safety Checklist
The second trimester of pregnancy can be a time of mixed emotions. On the one hand, you may be feeling more like yourself again after the fatigue and nausea of early pregnancy. On the other hand, you may be worrying about the changes your body is going through and the upcoming birth.
Here are some tips for adapting to the second trimester:
1. Get regular exercise.
Pregnancy can be a tiring time, and getting some moderate exercise each day can help increase your energy levels. Walking, swimming and pregnancy yoga are all great exercises to try.
2. Eat a healthy diet.
Eating nutritious foods will help your body to cope with the demands of pregnancy and keep your energy levels up.
3. Get plenty of rest.
Pregnancy can be exhausting, so make sure you get plenty of rest. Take naps when you can and go to bed early if you feel tired.
4. Stay hydrated.
Drinking plenty of fluids is important for both your health and the health of your baby.
5. Take pregnancy classes. I
f you haven’t already, now is a great time to take a pregnancy class or two. Learning about what to expect in the coming months can help you feel more prepared for the birth of your baby.
6. Connect with other moms-to-be.
Sharing your experiences with other pregnant women can be a great way to feel supported and normalize the ups and downs of pregnancy. Try joining a pregnancy class or online forum.
Adapting to the second trimester of pregnancy doesn’t have to be difficult. By following these tips, you can make this time as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.