Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services | Gibson gets it! | Fall/Winter 2017

GibsonHospital.org 6 • • Get regular prenatal care. It will help ensure the healthiest possible outcome for you and your baby. • • Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated can help you avoid problems such as constipation, hemorrhoids, urinary tract infections and premature labor. • • Talk to your doctor about how you can safely stay active. Exercise can help ease or prevent common pregnancy problems such as constipation, varicose veins and backaches. It may also help you sleep better, lessen the risk of depression and speed recovery after you give birth. • • Take a folic acid supplement every day, throughout your pregnancy. Just 400 micrograms per day, leading up to and during the first few months of pregnancy, can help prevent up to 70 percent of some birth defects. Start your prenatal care today! To register for childbirth education classes or schedule a Baby Central tour, call 217-784-2510 . for a healthy pregnancy When it’s time to deliver your baby, we have just what you need the most: a warm, caring, family- focused birthing center—and the expertise and quality of care that can give you peace of mind. Your plan, our goal Meeting your needs and making the birthing process a safe and family-centered experience are our priorities. We strive to accommodate your personal wishes, encourage family involvement, and provide the best nursing care and support possible. In addition, it is our belief that every family is unique and deserves a birthing experience that embraces the needs of that particular family. That’s why we: • • Encourage you to create and share your birth plan with your team of caregivers. • • Employ a medical staff that is caring, nurturing and highly skilled. • • Maintain a state-of-the-art facility to meet a variety of needs for mom or baby. • • Include you in decisions during labor and delivery. We deliver! We’re proud to provide a family-focused, nurturing Oh, baby, there’s a baby on the way! Finding out you’re pregnant can be an overwhelming time. Focus on a few, simple steps that can start this pregnancy off right and help keep it on a healthy track for the months to come. Do’s and don’ts D o: It’s an honor: Our caring, skilled staff is here for new moms and babies— and families too.