Mount Auburn Hospital - Great Expectations

Prenatal Care Overview.....................................................5 Your First Visit..........................................................................6 Follow-up Visits .....................................................................7 Prenatal Testing ....................................................................8 Genetic Testing ....................................................................10 Emotional Challenges During Pregnancy.........14 Planning and Preparation .............................................16 How Your Body Changes ..............................................18 Making Good Choices ....................................................24 Partners and Families ....................................................28 6 Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy ...............................29 Easy Exercises.......................................................................34 How Babies Grow and Change .................................36 Disease and Infection ....................................................38 Possible Complications .................................................42 High-Risk Pregnancy ......................................................46 The Final Weeks .................................................................47 Labor and Birth ..................................................................49 Labor Induction ...................................................................52 Pain Management .............................................................53 Cesarean Birth ......................................................................55 After the Birth ...................................................................…56 Breastfeeding ......................................................................58 Postpartum Emotions .....................................................61 Glossary ....................................................................................64 Table of Contents

Videos in This Book Due Date Dilemma..............................................................7 Pregnancy Ultrasound.......................................................8 Genetic Testing.....................................................................10 Pregnancy Aches and Pains........................................18 Exercising During Pregnancy....................................34 Your Baby: Month 1.............................................................36 Your Baby: Month 2............................................................36 Your Baby: Month 3............................................................36 Your Baby: Month 4...........................................................36 Your Baby: Month 5............................................................36 Your Baby: Month 6............................................................37 Your Baby: Month 7............................................................37 Your Baby: Month 8............................................................37 Your Baby: Month 9............................................................37 Your Baby: Month 10..........................................................37 Preeclampsia Warning Signs.....................................44 Preterm Labor......................................................................45 Skin-to-Skin.............................................................................56 Milk Production...................................................................58 Feeding Cues.........................................................................59 Breastfeeding Latch.........................................................60

Your Guide to A Healthy Pregnancy is for general reference purposes only and cannot be relied upon as a substitute for medical care. You and your baby should have regular checkups with your health care provider. You should also consult with your health care provider about any special questions or concerns.

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