During Your Pregnancy

Pregnancy and birth are two of the most important events you will experience in your life. Both deserve careful and thoughtful preparation. Such activities as attending childbirth classes, having regular physician appointments, reading books, talking to others, and asking lots of questions will help you prepare for the birth of your baby. Learning as much as possible about pregnancy, birth, and parenthood will help you become relaxed and comfortable with all the changes in your body and in your life.

The prenatal information in this chapter is meant to help you learn about pregnancy and assist you with any decisions you will be making with your partner and OB practitioner about your care.

Our Services to Support You:

• Classes and Tours
• Delivering Your Baby at California Pacific
• High-Risk Pregnancy Services
• Newborn Connections
• Online Pre-registration
• Prenatal Diagnosis Center
• Women & Children's Center

Health Information:

During Your Pregnancy:

• Amniocentesis: What is It?
• Antepartum Testing
• Booklist for New Parents
• Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
• Classes to Take During Pregnancy - FAQ
• Common Discomforts of Pregnancy
• Diabetes in Pregnancy: Low Blood Sugar
• Due Date Calculator
• Fetal Development
• Group B Streptococcus Screening
• Month by Month Pregnancy Guide
• Partners & Pregnancy
• Planning Your Maternity Leave
• Pregnancy Checklist
• Pregnancy Danger Signs
• Pregnancy and Posture
• Premature Labor
• Prenatal Exercise
• Prenatal Nutrition
• Prenatal Tests
• Having an OB Ultrasound (Welcome Sheet)
• Resources/Guides
• Special Precautions

High-Risk Pregnancy

• Amniocentesis: What is It?
• Antepartum Testing
• Common Conditions and Our Services
• Cerclage: Before Your Procedure
• Cerclage: After Your Cerclage
• Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
• Premature Labor
• After Version Instructions
• High-Risk Pregnancy Topics (from Healthwise)

Prenatal Diagnosis

• Who Should Consider Prenatal Testing and Genetic Counseling?