01/09/2026
❤️🩹 I lost my best friend almost 11 years ago to ongoing blood pressure issues that were complicated by pregnancy.
A preconception appointment with my OB provider was key for me before trying for a baby.
🛠️ Basic building blocks…
Eat healthy and stay well hydrated
Exercise daily
Restful sleep
Well checkups yearly
🤔Ready to try?
❤️ Think about your support system…do you have a solid one? In family and friends? In work?
💊Start a prenatal vitamin
- folic acid is very important.
🩺 Find a TRUSTED provider. Know who does what.
- Traditional OB care and care have differences. In upstate South Carolina, and are excellent examples of the midwifery model of care in its entirety.
- Certified nurse midwives, certified midwives, and certified professional midwives have differences
https://midwife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CNM-CM-CPM-Comparison-Chart.pdf
- care is an amazing source of non medical, support - doulas cannot provide prenatal care or intentionally catch your baby. EVERYONE should have a doula!
https://midwife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Birth-Doulas.pdf
📝Make a preconception visit to discuss
- complete medical, surgical, and social history
- risk factors
- ways to lower risks
- lab testing as necessary
- questions and concerns
💡Great, easy-to-understand resource for all things , , and - Evidence Based Birth
Give yourself and your baby the best start possible…and yes, there are some”surprise” blessings, but doing these things at anytime is a plus! 🧡
