Your body goes through significant changes during pregnancy, and even if
you maintain a healthy lifestyle, you’ll have to make some adjustments
to accommodate for this phase. At RRH, we offer comprehensive perinatal
services. The goal of these services is to provide you with the education
and resources you need to keep yourself and developing baby healthy throughout
pregnancy.
Our perinatal services program has several goals, including:
Decreasing the rate of low birth weight births
Keeping mothers healthy during pregnancy
Keeping mothers safe during labor and delivery
Helping families get a safe, healthy start
Decreasing the risk of complications during labor
What Should I Know About Pregnancy?
While pregnancy is an exciting time, it’s also a difficult one for
expectant mothers. You’ll have to make several lifestyle changes
to keep yourself and your baby healthy, and it’s important to be
prepared for these as you move forward.
The following are some things you can do to stay healthy during pregnancy:
Even with pregnancy cravings, it’s important to eat healthy during
his time. Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Try to keep sugar and saturated fats at a minimum.
Drink water plenty of water, as pregnant women need even more water than normal.
Eliminate sushi, raw eggs, soft cheeses, and rare meats from your diet.
Don’t drink alcohol or smoke.
Maintain a healthy routine of low impact exercises
Get a flu shot, as the flu takes a much harsher toll on pregnant women
Get at least seven to nine hours of sleep a night
Bleeding is normal during pregnancy, so do not be disturbed if you notice
any during your pregnancy. However, you should still inform your doctor about it.
In addition to the above, you should also do what you can to reduce stress
and try to stay positive. It’s normal to go through a range of emotions
during this time, so try to build a support group of friends and loved
ones who can hear out your stresses and help you through the difficult
moments. Don’t feel guilty if you can’t stay happy all the
time- this would be impossible for anyone! Pregnancy is physical and emotionally
demanding and there will be hard times.
The RRH Team Is Here to Help You through Every Step
We consider it an honor that you would choose our hospital and staff to
help you deliver your baby. Our team has gone above and beyond to create
a comforting environment where you can receive all the care and assistance
you need during pregnancy and childbirth.
We offer a seven-week childbirth course that covers the stages of labor,
real vs. false labor, postpartum depression, newborn care, breastfeeding,
and more. Call
(760) 499-3831. You can also register for our Infant CPR and breastfeeding classes by calling
(760) 499-3032.
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