Fetal movement

Being aware of your baby's movement is very important. Any change or decrease in movement should be reported to your healthcare provider. For more information check out firstcandle.org for fetal kick count charts.

Getting labor induced

It is always better to go into labor

Skin to skin after delivery

Shortly after delivery you should try to bond with your baby skin to skin. There are many benefits like stabilizing blood sugar, temperature, vital signs and babies cry less and it allows you to initiate breastfeeding sooner.

Nine months to get ready for baby.

There is a lot to do to get ready for your new baby. Take classes, find a healthcare provider. get prenatal care, find a pediatrician. See more tips and my due date checklist at my website www.getready4baby.com Be a smart mom for your new baby by learning as much as you can before the baby arrives.

Pregnant ? when to go to the hospital.

1. When your water breaks, leaking fluid. 2. Regular contractions in your 9th month. 3. Heavy bleeding. 4. Change or decrease in fetal activity. 5. Other concerns notify your provider , headache, visual changes.

Getting to the hospital when you go into labor.

Labor is usually not a medical emergency in most cases. Dont call 911, they are not a taxi cab service. Have cab fare or a friend available that you can count on when you need to get to the hospital. Emergency medical services are there for life threatening emergencies.

Pregnant and away from home?

Ask your doctor for a copy of your prenatal records to keep with you at all times, in case you need to be checked out and your out of town or away from home. Can save lots of time and money on unnecessary tests.