Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care
Welcome to pregnancy! Learn what you can do to safeguard the health of your baby, prepare for labor, and make sure you’re ready for what comes next.
Healthy Pregnancy
As soon as you think you may be pregnant, see a doctor or nurse-midwife for prenatal care. If you know you are pregnant, get care right away and have regular visits throughout your pregnancy.
Before You Are Pregnant
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How a Fetus Grows
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Healthy Pregnancy Tips
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Why 39+ Weeks Is Best
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Healthy Birth 101
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For Teen Parents
If you are teen parent, it is likely that you have needs and worries that may not apply to new parents who are older. Teen parents are more likely to depend on their family for financial support or for help with the baby as they go back to high school.
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Partnering With Your Doctor
Establishing an open, trusting relationship with your prenatal healthcare team is one of the first and most important steps in a healthy pregnancy. Here’s what to consider when you’re getting started.
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Preparing for Delivery
Planning for a healthy birth means understanding the types of care you and your baby may need. Some babies may need extra care from a special medical team.
Levels of Care
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Illinois Levels of Care
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C-section Resources
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Assistance for Expecting Families
CDPH advocates for the health of all Chicagoans and works in partnership with local agencies to provide access to health resources and services.
Family Connects
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WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Improving Care for Moms & Babies
The Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) works to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and infants through perinatal quality improvement initiatives in birthing hospitals across Illinois. Get involved and make sure your hospital is part of this collaborative.
EverThrive Illinois
Formerly the Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition, EverThrive works to improve the health of women, children, and families through community engagement, partnerships, policy analysis, education, and advocacy.
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Common Problems
The best way to prevent the most common issues in pregnancy is to get prenatal care early and continue having regular checkups with your doctor.
Low Birthweight
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Preterm Birth
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Preventing Teen Pregnancy
Early parenthood can seriously impact a young person’s future and their child’s health. Most teen pregnancies are unplanned. Everyone should have access to knowledge and care they need to make informed decisions about when, how, and if they become a parent.
- ConnecTeen at Lurie
ConnecTeen is designed to serve and support pregnant and parenting youth who attend Chicago Public Schools (CPS) or live in the City of Chicago.
- CPS Pregnant and Parenting Students
CPS information for pregnant and parenting students
- Power to Decide
The campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancy
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