HealthPartners - Your guide to pregnancy

CONGRATULATIONS!

You’re going to have a baby. Now what? Over the next few months, your body will experience many physical changes. You may also face some unexpected challenges and emotions. At every stage of your pregnancy, you will have lots of questions. Is this normal? What happens next? We want to help. Whether this is your first pregnancy or you’ve had other children, you’ll find practical answers to many common questions about pregnancy in this book. If you can, read through the entire book early on. The more you know about what is happening — and what to expect next — the more confidently you can move through your pregnancy. See a word in purple text ? You’ll find it defined in the Glossary at the back of the book. A final thought: Having a trusted support system around you while you’re pregnant can make a big difference. There will be ups and downs. There will be milestones to celebrate. Sharing this experience with the people who know and love you lets everyone be part of the joy of bringing a new baby into the world.