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If you’re pregnant or thinking about becoming
pregnant, planning now can help you have a
healthy baby.
When you take good care of your body, you take
good care of your baby. Going to your doctor now
will help you have a healthy baby. This is called
prenatal care. Call your doctor today to schedule
a visit.
Use the chart below to help you keep track of your
health care during and after your pregnancy. Fill in
the date of your next scheduled visit. Then, check
the box when it is complete.
Expecting a baby?
Start smart with Future Moms
If you are expecting a baby, it is an exciting
time. Doing what’s best for your baby means
learning all you can. Moms-to-be who know
more about having a baby can make smart
choices. Taking care of your body and baby
while pregnant (called prenatal care) is the
best thing you can do to have a healthy baby.
And Future Moms can help.
Future Moms is our program that supports
you and answers your questions during your
pregnancy and delivery. You work one-on-
one with a nurse coach.
There’s no cost to be part of Future Moms. It’s
strictly private. You’ll get:
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Reminders to help you make prenatal
exams and visits after the baby is born.
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A toll-free phone number you can call
24/7 to speak with a nurse.
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Materials to help you prepare for
the unexpected.
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Information about infant care and
home safety.
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Referrals to prenatal
classes in your area (at no
cost to you).
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A breastfeeding support
phone line.
If you’re expecting a baby, call us at
1-855-254-3854
. Ask to be part of the
Future Moms program. You can sign up at
any time while you’re pregnant. But it’s best
to sign up as soon as you know you’re pregnant.
It’s the best way to help make sure you stay
as healthy as you can for you and your baby.
Weeks of pregnancy
Date/time Date/time Date/time Date/time Date/time Date/time Date/time
4 through 28
28 through 36
36 through birth
Postpartum checkup
(3 – 6 weeks after birth)
Get the care you need
to have a healthy baby
Note: This is the number of checkups
recommended for a routine pregnancy.
Women with high-risk pregnancies may
need to go for prenatal visits more often.
Postpartum care
Checkups don’t stop after you’ve had a baby.
Going to the doctor a few weeks after you’ve
delivered your baby is called postpartum care.
Your body goes through many changes during
pregnancy and delivery. These checkups help
make sure your body has healed from the delivery.
This is a good time to talk to your doctor about
birth control and how you’re feeling.
Sources: March of Dimes, marchofdimes.com; Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, arhp.org
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