Knowing the early signs of pregnancy can help a woman determine whether or not she is pregnant earlier and allows for prenatal care to be started sooner.
For Baby's Sake
We want to help give every baby the best possible start to a healthy life.
Our goal is to help more South Dakota babies reach their first birthday. This site has been designed with parents and caregivers in mind, but we encourage everyone to explore, share this information, and check back often…
for baby’s sake.
It Starts With You
Your health and well-being are important. The more conscious a woman is about her overall health, the better the chance of living a healthy life, having a healthy pregnancy and raising a healthy family.
Early Signs of Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care can begin the minute a woman decides she wants to become pregnant, but at a minimum, it should start as soon as a pregnancy is suspected.
Safe Sleep
Assuring that everyone caring for baby uses safe sleep practices will greatly reduce a baby's risk of SIDS and SUID.
Immunizations
Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect your baby against serious diseases, especially between birth and age two.
You and Baby
As you prepare to bring your baby home, there are many new things to consider in order to give your baby the best possible start to a healthy life.