• Schedule your prenatal visit. To find an OB/GYN, visit our Find a Provider page.
• Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following:
  • Your medical history
  • A list of medications you are taking
• Apply for WIC.
• Sign up for a baby shower.
• Make use of all pregnancy resources available to you during your pregnancy.

• Complete your routine checkups recommended by your doctor. To find an OB/GYN, visit our Find a Provider page.
• Talk to your doctor about additional vaccines that you can get to protect your baby. To learn about recommended vaccinations, visit our Immunization page.
• Maintain healthy eating habits.
• Make use of all pregnancy resources available to you during your pregnancy.

• Find a hospital for your delivery. To find a nearby hospital, visit our Find a Provider page.
• Pack your hospital bag. Items to include:
  • Car seat
  • Important paperwork
  • Birth plan
  • Insurance/ID card
  • Important phone numbers
  • Box or bag for gifts
  • Phone/charger
  • Hair ties/hair clips
  • Loosely fitted clothing and pajamas
  • Nursing and sanitary pads (optional)
  • Comfortable socks and walking shoes
  • Baby blanket, cap, clothing, socks and shoes
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, etc.)
• Find a pediatrician. To find a pediatrician, visit our Find a Provider page.
• Talk to your doctor about additional vaccines that your family can get to protect your baby. To learn about recommended vaccinations, visit our Immunization page.

For Mom:

• Get more information on helping prevent maternal mortality and morbidity with the Hear Her Campaign.
• Schedule your postpartum checkup.
• Schedule your home visit.
• Sign up for a parenting class.
• Hello World
• Make use of all resources available to you during your postpartum season.

For Baby:

• Learn about SIDS prevention.
• Learn about Pertussis (whooping cough).
• Stay up to date on well child checkups and immunizations. Link to the brochure