Healthy pregnancy essentials: guidance for your prenatal journey
In this article:
- Emily Nordland, M.D., an OB/GYN and chief of the OB/GYN Department at Swedish, joins our "Talk With A Doc" podcast where discussed ways to maintain the healthiest pregnancy possible for you and your baby.
- Dr. Nordland discussed the importance of supporting your mental and physical health throughout pregnancy.
- It's critical that you get regular prenatal care and screenings and monitor symptoms of more serious conditions like gestational diabetes and hypertension.
- Click the links below to listen and learn more.
Dr. Emily Norland dives into the essential steps for a healthy pregnancy, covering everything from visiting an OB/GYN, taking prenatal vitamins, proper nutrition, and monitoring key milestones. She also shares valuable tips on selecting an obstetric care provider, the importance of prenatal visits, and managing common pregnancy symptoms like nausea, heartburn, and constipation. Dr. Norland emphasizes the need for personalized care and addresses both emotional and physical challenges during pregnancy.
Dr. Norland provides practical advice for managing more severe pregnancy symptoms such as gestational diabetes, and hypertension. The episode highlights the importance of regular prenatal care, screenings, and mental health support, equipping expectant mothers with essential knowledge and resources for maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
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Swedish has three birth centers — First Hill, Issaquah and Edmonds — making it convenient for people who live or work in the Seattle, Eastside and North End areas. Swedish patients can take classes, meet other families, get help with lactation and go for new parents and well-baby checkups at The Lytle Center for Pregnancy & Newborns at our First Hill birth center. You can also get expert advice there and help with wellness. Visit our website to learn more about midwives at Swedish and how they can partner with you to create the most personalized birthing experience possible.
If you need a gynecologist, women's health specialist or primary care doctor, Swedish is here for you. Whether you require an in-person visit or want to consult a doctor virtually, you have options. Swedish Virtual Care connects you face-to-face with a nurse practitioner who can review your symptoms, provide instruction and follow up as needed. If you need to find a doctor, you can use our provider directory.
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This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your health care professional’s instructions.
