We know this is an exciting and anxious
time in your life. Some women and couples may
not be certain whether they are ready for a baby yet, but want to
begin exploring the idea. Some may feel very
ready for a baby, and want to learn more about pre-conception
health. Others may be worried about fertility, and wonder how long
it will take to conceive.
Class:
Planning for
Pregnancy: A Holistic Approach.
Taught by naturopathic
physicians/midwives. This course covers the fertility awareness
method (for determining optimal time for conception), a four-month
program for improving your health and enhancing your fertility prior
to a program, and information about birthplaces and care providers
in the Seattle area.
Register now!
Full details.
Helpful resources:
Childbirth Connections offers a fabulous collection of resources
on pregnancy planning and preparation.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy
Babies website also offers a page on pre-conception planning,
which primarily focuses on health, but also has links to other good
resources.
Our
article
on health insurance for pregnancy may help you to plan
ahead for the financial aspects. This resource will help you plan
ahead for choosing your care provider and birthplace:
One page
summary of the Great Starts Guide to Seattle area hospitals, birth
centers, and midwives.
Books: You might also find it helpful to read
some memoirs of early parenting to get a sense of what "real life
with baby" is like. Some fun reads:
