Stages of Pregnancy : Preparing for Pregnancy

If you have decided that now is the time to plan for a baby - Woman's Hospital can be your comprehensive resource for information and assistance in preparing for pregnancy.

Because your baby's organs will begin forming in the first four weeks of pregnancy, possibly even before you know you have conceived, the best way to give your baby a great start is to become physically and emotionally healthy and fit right now!

Visit our online Health Library for articles on preparing for pregnancy, or stop by our "help yourself" Health Information Center located in Woman's Hospital, where we offer brochures and videotapes on women's health, maternal and infant care, and family life. Volunteers are available to assist you on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more info call Resources for Women at 225-924-8444.

It is never too early to start getting prepared for pregnancy. For complete information, visit Preparing for Pregnancy. Woman's offers a variety of classes to help, and you can access helpful articles, tools and information by signing up for My Woman's. You can also schedule a tour of Woman's Hospital, so you'll know what to expect. Remember, being informed eases anxiety.

To take a video tour, click here.

Woman's Hospital Resources:

Pre-Pregnancy checklist

Pre-Pregnancy IQ

Fitness Club Training

The Spa Services

Health Articles:

Signs of Pregnancy/The Pregnancy Test What are the signs of pregnancy? The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman. Usually the most obvious sign is the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). However, some women... more

Nutrition Before Pregnancy Becoming healthy before becoming pregnant: Pre-conception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Factors such as a woman's weight compared to her height and what she... more

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First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester | Postpartum | Special Needs