Pregnancy: What To Do First?

Have you just found out that you are pregnant? Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, or just over nine months, as measured from the last menstrual period to delivery. Nothing is more important to us than the health of you and your baby at Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare. Our doctors are here to support you on your journey and make sure you have a happy, healthy pregnancy in Hoffman Estates, IL.

What To Do First?

Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but this is a list of steps to take as soon as you find out you are expecting:

  • The first step you need to take is to book an appointment with your OBGYN. We can help you confirm your pregnancy and recommend prenatal vitamins. During your first visit, you can learn exactly what's going on with both your pregnancy and your baby. After your first visit, It's important that you visit your OBGYN once a month to track your progress and monitor your health. Neat the end of your pregnancy, these visits will become more frequent.
  • If you haven't started taking a prenatal vitamin yet, Now is the time to start. It's particularly critical to get enough folic acid while trying to conceive and during your first trimester.
  • It's a good idea to cut back on caffeine during pregnancy as much as you can because it could affect your baby. Experts advise expectant moms to limit their caffeine during pregnancy to less than 200 mg per day.
  • Quit unsafe habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs during pregnancy. Talk to your provider and ask for help quitting if you need it. Also, some activities, jobs, and habits can be hazardous to you and your developing baby.
  • Maintain open communication with your doctors about your symptoms because we can help you manage them and help prevent complications. We can also provide tips and educational sources to help you throughout your pregnancy.

Our practice offers a variety of pregnancy services in Hoffman Estates, IL. We provide you with pregnancy screenings, prenatal ultrasounds, prenatal and delivery care, follow-up care after delivery, Fetal NST, and more.

For reliable care throughout your pregnancy in Hoffman Estates, IL, Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare is here for you. Call us at (847) 884-1800 to schedule your appointment today.

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