What to Expect

• Prenatal Care Options: 45-60 min appointments 
• Educate on the nutrition and fluid intake needed for a healthy pregnancy 
• Provide education on herbs, supplementals and vitamins 
• Provide education on screening options Home visit@ 36 weeks (home birth clients) 
• Discuss on labs and tests 
• Discuss vaccination options

• Assist with breastfeeding education 
• Support your partner and other siblings and teach them how to help you 
• Make sure you get plenty of rest, eat regularly, stay hydrated, and are comfortable 

• Provide current evidence-based information 
• Help develop a understa of the labor and delivery process 
• Teach relaxation and breathing skills 
• Provide the basics of fetal and newborn development 
• Education on how to communicate your preferences to the medical staff in the hospital 
• Provide education on childbirth location options

Key benefits of optimal nutrition during pregnancy include promoting optimal fetal growth and development, reducing the risk of birth defects, and facilitating the proper formation of vital organs, bones, and brain structures in the baby. Additionally, a nutrient-rich diet can help prevent complications such as anemia, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia, while also aiding in the management of excessive weight gain and supporting energy levels throughout pregnancy.