PREPARING FOR DELIVERY

Practice self care through the end of your pregnancy. Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of rest, hydrate, and walk regularly.
Read through the Understanding Pregnancy book we provided for you and watch the videos on the included app.
Look into local childbirth classes and doulas
Watch the St Charles Family Birthing Tour.
Learn about pain management options for labor.
Read below about kick counts
Begin packing and have a plan to get to the hospital when it is time.
Look into a pediatrician for your baby after delivery

Eat a fresh and clean diet
Drink at least 80-100 ounces a day
Rest when baby is resting
Enjoy skin to skin bonding time with baby
Breastfeed on demand
Take ibuprofen or Tylenol if needed for pain
Take a walk every day
Follow up with lactation as needed
Allow family, friends to help with housework and meals
If you have a vaginal delivery you will be seen by your provider at 6 weeks postpartum for a follow up. If you had a C-Section you will be seen at 1-2 weeks postpartum and again at 6 weeks. We will call you after delivery to set up these appointments.
Call the clinic if you have a fever, your pain is not well managed, or soak through a pad in less than an hour
Reach out to your provider or postpartum support services below if you have concerns about anxiety or depression
Don't forget to resume Kegel exercises