Have a Healthy Baby

Start prenatal care as soon as you find out you’re pregnant and go to every appointment.

Don’t smoke during the pregnancy or once the baby is born.

Eat well and gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. Eat from each of the food groups and avoid empty calories.

Know the signs of preterm labor and what to do about it (see checklist for Preterm Labor).

Pay attention to the baby moving inside you. Call your doctor if you have less than 10 baby movements during a 2 hour period when your baby is usually active.

Put your baby on its back to sleep (see checklist for SIDS).

Learn more from the Indiana Perinatal Network http://www.indianaperinatal.org Download their informational flyer by clicking here (in English and Spanish).