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.
Here are some reasons why regular annual visits are important and a few things to consider if you are thinking about becoming pregnant, suspect you might be pregnant, or know you are pregnant:
Preconception Health & Planning
If you are thinking about becoming pregnant within the next year, you will want to visit with your healthcare provider about your reproductive plan.
Learn about Annual Wellness Visits & Preparing for Pregnancy
Vaccinations & Vitamins
Taking folic acid and staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps protect your baby.
Scheduling Annual Well-Woman Checkups
Annual well-woman checkups are always a great idea, but especially important prior to becoming pregnant.
Oral Health & Eating Right
A healthy smile and diet a great start toward a healthly pregnancy.
Dangers of Smoking, Vaping, & Secondhand Smoke
Smoking is linked to many serious health risks for both mom and baby.
Don't Use Alcohol, Marijuana, or Drugs
There is no safe amount of alcohol, marijuana, or drugs during pregnancy. Women who are planning a pregnancy should avoid their use entirely.
Protect Yourself From Infections
Infections can cause serious illness, birth defects, and lifelong disabilities, such as hearing loss or learning problems.
SD PLAN
South Dakota PLAN: Prepare, Learn, Advocate, Navigate (formerly Family Planning) connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting women, men, and couples with achieving their desired number and spacing of children.
Bright Start
The Bright Start program is here with personal nurses to help new moms be the best they can be by helping women from pregnancy and beyond.
Pregnancy Care Program
Pregnancy Care Program: South Dakota Department of Health's program promoting infant health and supporting parents through education and resources.