Waiting Until Later: What to Know About Pregnancy Later in Life

WAITING UNTIL LATER: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY LATER IN LIFE PRENATAL CARE Regular appointments with a physician or midwife are important in order to monitor the health of the baby and mother. A HEALTHY DIET When a woman becomes pregnant, keeping the baby and herself healthy should be her main priority. For a woman who may already be pregnat, weight gain is essential to a healthy pregnancy. PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it is important to get your health in check before pregnancy. UnityPoint Clinic