EVERY PART OF your life is different once you're a parent—what you
eat, where your money goes, how you sleep, how you work, and what
you spend your time doing and thinking about.
Discussing these changes and working with your partner to prepare
physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially for pregnancy can
help make the transition easier.
Talk It Through
Try to tackle the tough topics before becoming pregnant. Address any
concerns so you both feel you're on the same page. Topics to talk
about include:
� Career choices
� Childcare
arrangements
� College savings
� Medical expenses
� Parental leave
� Parenting styles
� Support systems
Take Care
"The healthier you are, the easier it will be to get
pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy for you and
baby," says lactation consultant Jennifer Kleckner, RN,
LCCE, maternal child educator at KishHealth System.
"That means reaching a healthy weight if you are
currently underweight or overweight and managing any
existing health conditions such as diabetes."
Women who are trying to get pregnant should also take
400 milligrams of folic acid a day to help ensure their babies'
healthy brain development. They should also have dental work or
any required X-rays done before getting pregnant.
New
Baby Care
For parents, grandparents,
and other caregivers.
$15 Couple - Registration Required
KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL ROBERTS CONFERENCE
CENTER - 815.748.8962
May 7, June 4, July 2, or Aug. 6
6:30 - 8:30 pm
VALLEY WEST MEDICAL
OFFICE BUILDING - 815.786.3962
June 1 or Aug. 3, 7 - 9 pm
KISHPROGRAMS.ORG
What to
Consider
Before You're
EXPECTING
HAVING A
CHILD CHANGES
EVERYTHING.
For a list of new parent classes and educational opportunities,
visit kishprograms.org and select "Childbirth, Breastfeeding &
Infant Care."
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CANCER CENTERS OUR MISSION WELLNESS CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
KishHealth System Cancer Centers provide
patients and families with education, support,
and resources to deal with the many challenges
presented by cancer. Generous donor support helps
underwrite the cost of these programs. If you are
interested in making a donation to improve the
quality of life for those dealing with cancer, please
contact the KishHealth System Foundation at
815.748.9954 or visit kishhealthfoundation.org.
We are the
cornerstone of
healthcare for the
communities we
serve—the first
choice for service,
comfort, and safety.
Look for a list of featured classes
and programs in the Wellness
Programs section toward the back of
this issue. Most are free and require
registration. Classes with low
enrollment are generally canceled
three days prior to the start date.
Please register early. Register online
at kishprograms.org.
