13 Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy

Knowing questions to ask and topics to discuss with a health care provider can help an expecting mom get more out of her prenatal visits.

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This is a general list of topics that are important to discuss with your provider.

First Trimester

1. Nutrition and vitamins
2. Exercise and weight gain
3. Alcohol, drugs/medications and tobacco use
4. Warning signs (vomiting, bleeding, etc.)
5. Treatment of medical problems

Second Trimester

6. Ultrasound
7. Screening tests
8. Prenatal classes

Third Trimester

9. Working
10. Physician on-call policies
11. Labor and delivery options
12. Hospitalization
13. Common pregnancy problems (pre-term labor, toxemia)

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Resource: Compiled Dr. Stephen Lamb, East Millcreek Women's Center, Salt Lake City, UT.

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