Women who get regular prenatal care are more likely to have a healthier pregnancy and baby. Reviewed by: Armando Fuentes, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Here's what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy.
During pregnancy, help your baby grow strong and healthy. Be sure to: Start prenatal care as soon as you think you're pregnant. Prenatal care is the health care that you get during pregnancy. All pregnant women should see a health care professional as soon as they think they're pregnant, and should plan regular prenatal visits throughout pregnancy. Get health problems treated. It's best to have any health problems like diabetes , depression, or high blood pressure under control before becoming pregnant.
But if you don't, talk to your doctor right away about a treatment plan. Eat a healthy diet. P-PROM does not definitely mean you're going into labour but you may be advised to stay in hospital for a few days. When you go home, you'll be advised to call your midwife or maternity unit immediately if:.
If your pre-term labour is planned or unplanned or if your waters have broken prematurely, you may be offered steroid injections. Your midwife or doctor should discuss with you the symptoms of pre-term labour and offer checks to see if you're in labour.
These checks can include asking you about your medical and pregnancy history, and about possible labour signs, such as:. You may be offered a vaginal examination, and your pulse, blood pressure and temperature may also be checked.
Your midwife or doctor will also check your baby. They'll probably feel your bump to find out the baby's position and how far into your pelvis the baby's head is. They should also ask about your baby's movements in the last 24 hours. If they do not ask, tell them about the baby's movements. Slowing down labour or stopping it is not appropriate in all circumstances — your midwife or doctor can discuss your situation with you.
They will consider:. You may be offered a course of steroid injections to help your baby's lungs get ready for breathing if they're born prematurely. More time in the womb can mean both you and your new baby get to go home from the hospital sooner. Infants who are born after a full-term pregnancy also experience other benefits. More time in the womb typically means:.
Let your body do the work for a few more days and take the time to get as much rest as you possibly can. You and your baby will need all your energy soon enough!
Before trying anything that might induce labor, speak with your healthcare provider to go over any risks or possible complications. Though some of these methods are popular folklore among pregnant women, little scientific evidence supports their efficacy. Here are some natural ways to start contractions. As you approach your due date and delivery, you might be wondering how to speed up the process. Are you pregnant and past your due date?
Help induce labor naturally by pressing on these acupressure points along the body. Get answers to common questions such as, who can be in the delivery room with you, the average length of delivery, and assisted birth methods. Having a baby right on your due date is a nice coincidence, but it's more important that you and your child stay healthy, no matter when you give birth. Keeping up with your OB visits, following the doctor's advice, and looking after your own well-being will increase the chances of your baby's arriving on or close to term.
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