{"id":341,"date":"2019-04-12T15:10:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T19:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nortonhealthcaretest1.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=341"},"modified":"2025-10-31T08:46:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:46:33","slug":"planning-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/planning-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Your Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, it\u2019s not too early to start preparing for pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the first steps is to prioritize your health and wellness. The healthier you are before you conceive, the healthier your pregnancy typically will be. Start by leading a healthy lifestyle \u2014 eating well, getting plenty of exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look at your daily habits and make changes where needed. In addition, be sure you are emotionally ready to commit to a lifetime of parenthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talk-to-your-primary-care-provider-or-ob-gyn\">Talk to Your Primary Care Provider or OB\/GYN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a good idea to talk to your primary care provider or OB\/GYN about your health and plans before getting pregnant. If you have any of the following medical conditions, it\u2019s crucial to see your doctor before you get pregnant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Asthma<\/li><li>Cancer<\/li><li>Deep vein thrombosis<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Epilepsy<\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Hepatitis<\/li><li>Herpes<\/li><li>High blood pressure<\/li><li>Kidney disease<\/li><li>Lupus<\/li><li>Thyroid issues (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure you also share your family history of medical conditions with your doctor because some may be inherited, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cystic fibrosis<\/li><li>Sickle cell anemia<\/li><li>Muscular dystrophy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If these or any other medical conditions run in your family, you may be referred to a genetic counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your doctor will ask about your current medications and health history, including any history of sexually transmitted diseases with you and your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-birth-control-pills\">Stop Birth Control Pills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you take birth control pills, stop taking them a month before trying to get pregnant. After stopping the pill, you may have irregular periods for a while. This can make it hard to tell when you are fertile or ovulating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might take longer to become pregnant, but the pill has no impact on fertility. The use of birth control pills before you get pregnant does not cause birth defects, no matter how close you use them to the time you get pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quit-smoking\">Quit Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking is bad for you and bad for an unborn baby. Studies show that women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have babies with lower birth weights. &nbsp;Smoking also increases the risk of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Asthma<\/li><li>Cleft lip or palate<\/li><li>Miscarriage<\/li><li>Premature birth<\/li><li>Preterm labor<\/li><li>Stillbirth<\/li><li>Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop smoking before you get pregnant rather than waiting to quit once you\u2019re expecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-drinking-alcohol\">Stop Drinking Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alcohol use may make it harder to get pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019re pregnant, alcohol can have damaging effects on an unborn baby, even in small quantities. If you have a drink, the alcohol rapidly reaches your baby through your bloodstream and across the placenta. Women who have two or more drinks a day are at greater risk for giving birth to a baby with severe long-term health issues, such as mental disabilities, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and facial and heart defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We don\u2019t know what amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy, so it\u2019s best to avoid drinking alcohol altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reach-an-ideal-weight\">Reach an Ideal Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are underweight or overweight, it is best to reach your ideal weight before you get pregnant. It is not a good idea to try to lose weight during pregnancy; however, being overweight during pregnancy may increase your chance of having complications, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Talk to your doctor about how to achieve a healthy weight before pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-before-you-get-pregnant\">Exercise Before You Get Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you get pregnant, get in the habit of exercising most days of the week. This may help your body cope with the changes you will go through during pregnancy and labor. It also may help you get back in shape after the baby is born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your exercise level during pregnancy will be determined by your overall health and how active you were before you got pregnant. Your doctor will advise you on how much exercise is best for you during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eat-healthy-foods\">Eat Healthy Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A balanced diet is always important, but if you\u2019re planning to get pregnant, make changes to eat healthier before you conceive. Cut down on consuming empty calories, artificial sweeteners and caffeine. Balance your diet with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dairy products<\/li><li>Foods high in protein<\/li><li>Fruits<\/li><li>Grains<\/li><li>Vegetables<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-vitamins-and-folic-acid\">Take Vitamins and Folic Acid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most doctors recommend that women begin taking a daily multivitamin supplement and at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before getting pregnant. Folic acid is thought to reduce a baby\u2019s risk of developing birth defects of the spine, such as spina bifida. Ideally, you should start taking a multivitamin with 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid two months before you get pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduce-stress\">Reduce Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you are trying to get pregnant, it\u2019s important to relax and be as stress-free as possible. Practicing stress management and stress-reduction techniques, combined with getting plenty of rest, may make it easier for you to become pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-callout    \">\n\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-from-norton-women-s-care\">What to Expect from Norton Women\u2019s Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More mothers in Louisville and Southern Indiana choose to deliver their babies at Norton Hospital or Norton Women\u2019s &amp; Children\u2019s Hospital than with any other hospital system in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/maternity-badge-usnwr-2026-150x145.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1168107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/maternity-badge-usnwr-2026-150x145.png 150w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/maternity-badge-usnwr-2026.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We deliver more than 8,000 babies a year. We\u2019re close to you with more than 90 providers at more than 25 locations around Louisville and Southern Indiana. Choosing Norton Women\u2019s Care gives you many options for how delivery day could go \u2014 all with the confidence of knowing that our obstetrics and pediatric specialists are there to help. With Norton Women\u2019s Care, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/during-pregnancy\/choosing-birth-option\">The birth experience you want<\/a>: You can choose natural childbirth, a midwife, labor tub, nitrous oxide and other birthing options. We\u2019ll recommend a C-section (cesarean section) or induced labor only if it\u2019s medically necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation: Our specialists offer the support you need, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/during-pregnancy\/childbirth-classes\/\">free Lamaze and other childbirth classes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/during-pregnancy\/childbirth-classes\/\">new parent classes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/after-childbirth\/breastfeeding\/\">breastfeeding support<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/during-pregnancy\/childbirth-classes\/\">child safety classes&nbsp;<\/a>and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence and quality in care: Norton Women\u2019s Care has been recognized as High Performing \u2014 the highest rating available \u2014 for maternity care with fewer complications and C-sections, plus breastfeeding support and other benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We offer the highest-level (Level IV)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonchildrens.com\/services\/nicu\/\">neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)&nbsp;<\/a>in Louisville and Southern Indiana at Norton Children\u2019s Hospital, and a sophisticated Level III NICU at Norton Women\u2019s &amp; Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around-the-clock OB\/GYN care is available at Norton Hospital and Norton Women\u2019s &amp; Children\u2019s Hospital emergency departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our board-certified&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/during-pregnancy\/maternal-fetal-medicine\">maternal-fetal medicine specialists&nbsp;<\/a> can help guide you through a high-risk pregnancy, from treating preexisting diabetes in the pregnant patient to a fetal echocardiogram to diagnose a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonchildrens.com\/services\/cardiology\/\">congenital heart condition<\/a> before a baby is born.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicare, Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans are accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convenient access to your medical record: Communicate with your health care provider, get lab results, renew prescriptions and more through your free&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mychart.nortonhealthcare.org\/mychart\/\">Norton MyChart<\/a>&nbsp;account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norton Women\u2019s Doula Program is supported by the Norton Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation. Through donations, volunteerism and community support, the foundation can provide funding for equipment, new technologies, clinical research, child advocacy and health education for patients, families, medical staff and the community. 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