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Healthy Pregnancy

Signs of Pregnancy

Finding a Healthcare Provider

10 Healthy Pregnancy Tips

- Taking Care of Your Body
- Food for Thought
- Do's and Don'ts
- Bonding with Baby Now

Know the Facts

- Childbirth Classes
- Prenatal Tests
- Breastfeeding Preparation

Due Date Dance

Bed Rest

Healthy Pregnancy

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Welcome to the start of a journey that marks a new place in your life—and the beginning of a new life! You’re likely experiencing so many emotions, from excitement to nervousness to anticipation, perhaps even looking for some reassurance about what’s to come. You may feel overwhelmed by what you’ve heard from loved ones, healthcare providers, news sources and pregnancy books.

Lamaze International seeks to guide you through your pregnancy and birth, helping you to make choices that are safe and healthy for you and your baby. Lamaze understands that it’s important that you feel comfortable, confident and at ease during this journey, and that you have the support and information you need each step of the way.

Healthy Pregnancy Articles

	Signs of Pregnancy Missed period? Extra tired? Your body may be telling you something. Look for your symptoms

	Finding a Healthcare Provider Why finding the right health-care provider and birth place for you are so important. Make the connection

	10 Healthy Pregnancy Tips Healthy tips for your upcoming pregnancy. Read our important list

	Taking Care of Your Body Embrace the new body you share with your baby. Learn about your changing body

	Food For Thought A healthy diet now will help ensure a healthy start for your baby. Learn about nutritious choices

	Do's and Dont's of Pregnancy You’ve been give plenty of advice about pregnancy dos and don’ts, but what can you really have and what should you really avoid? Read what’s taboo

	Bonding with Baby Now Bonding with your baby doesn't have to wait until after birth: It can start the moment you find out you are pregnant and continue throughout your pregnancy. Try these techniques

	Know the Facts Find out exaclty what is normal birth. See our definition

	Choosing a Childbirth Class Connect with fellow parents-to-be and get answers. Find a class today

	Prenatal Tests Just because a test is available doesn’t mean it is necessary. Decide what prenatal testing you need and what you don’t. Check our list

	Preparing for Breastfeeding You’ve been preparing for breastfeeding all your life, and never more so than during these months of pregnancy. Understand why you are ready

	Due Date Dance The seemingly simple question “When are you due?” can really be answered by only one person: Your baby. Find out why waiting is best

	Bed Rest Bed rest: When is it necessary? Ask the right questions

Five Tips for Expectant Dads

Dads often play a critical role in supporting mothers during pregnancy and birth and advocating for safe care. View our tips.