Pregnancy and Birthing Guide

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Welcome.......................................................................................................................... 4 Northern Light Birthing Locations................................................................................5 Northern Light Birthing and Women’s Health Locations............................................6 Typical Prenatal Visit Schedule .....................................................................................8 Routine Prenatal Labs.....................................................................................................8 Optional Genetic Testing and Education.......................................................................9 Typical Plan of Care.......................................................................................................10 Safe Medications...........................................................................................................12 Prescription Medication...............................................................................................13 Discomforts During Pregnancy....................................................................................14 Health in Pregnancy......................................................................................................15 Preparation.................................................................................................................... 19 Checklist by Trimester..................................................................................................21 Packing Suggestions.....................................................................................................22 My Birth Preferences....................................................................................................23 Safe Sleep......................................................................................................................24 Smoking and Pregnancy...............................................................................................26 Breastfeeding. ............................................................................................................... 27 Resources....................................................................................................................... 28 Questions....................................................................................................................... 30 When to Call..................................................................................................................31

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