Moms-To-Be

Midwives believe that a healthy body and mind is essential for all moms-to-be. But, even with advances in science and medicine, the basic requirements for health during pregnancy haven't changed much over the years.

Pregnant women still need to eat healthy, get regular check-ups, stop smoking, eliminate alcohol, exercise often, seek advice before taking prescription or over the counter medications, and avoid dangerous drugs and infections.

The kinds of decisions you make with your midwife regarding prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum care can help facilitate a healthy and happy start for you and your baby.

The Share with Women series from the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health has great pregnancy advice. Download them now by clicking the topic below. Am I in Labor? Back Pain During Pregnancy Ceserean Section Cord Blood Banking Eating Safely During Pregnancy Epidural Analgesia Folic Acid Gestational Diabetes Get Moving! Group B Strep Nausea & Vomiting During Pregnancy Pain During Labor Perineal Massage Postpartum Depression Staying Healthy on a Vegetarian Diet Taking Medicine During Pregnancy Tests for Birth Defects Tests for Down Syndrome Tuberculosis and Pregnancy Weight Gain What is a Midwife When Does Your Water Break?

• Pregnancy
• Prenatal Care
• Childbirth Classes
• Preparing for Your Birth
• Fetal Monitoring
• Labor
• Financial Planning
  
• Postpartum Depression
• Your Body After Pregnancy
• Contraception after Pregnancy
• Mothering the Mother