Healthy Pregnancy
Healthy Babies Begin Before Conception
If you are planning a family, the first step toward having a healthy baby is taking good care of yourself before you become pregnant. About half of all pregnancies are unplanned, therefore, every woman should:
-
Take a multi-vitamin that has 400 mcg. folic acid each day
-
Have regular medical checkups
-
Talk to your healthcare provider about any medical problems and medicine use
-
Talk to your healthcare provider about avoiding any substances at home and work that may be harmful to developing baby
-
Keep vaccinations current
-
Eat a healthy, well balanced diet and exercise regularly
-
Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat
-
Avoid alcohol, tobacco and street drugs
-
Limit the amount of caffeine you consume
The Our Healthy Baby ™ Program is a prenatal care program offered to participating plan members who are expecting. This program is designed to be educational and provide information necessary to make choices for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Enrolled members are sent pregnancy-related information each trimester, including information for specific pregnancy-related health issues. They are also given an opportunity to ask a qualified physician questions regarding prenatal care.
For more information on this program or to see if your health plan participates in this program visit www.ourhealthybaby.com or call the toll free number at 888-821-2242.
Links:
March of Dimes, www.modimes.com
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any question you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read.
Copyright 2006 HCMTI