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Prep for
Parenthood

Being a new parent can
be a wonderful experience,
but it can also be daunting
and overwhelming. There's
a lot to learn as you prepare
for baby's arrival.
The hospitals of
Community Healthcare System:
Community Hospital in
Munster, St. Catherine Hospital
in East Chicago and
St. Mary Medical Center in
Hobart, offer valuable education to help ease the transition
into parenthood.
Our certified childbirth educators will guide you through
every step of your journey,
from preparing for delivery to
providing information about
breastfeeding, baby care, safe
sleep, infant development and
infant massage.
"Being educated helps
reduce the worry and build
confidence in new parents.
It's empowering," says Mary
Puntillo, neonatal clinician at
Community Hospital. "We tailor
the topics to our individual
groups and always welcome
questions and discussion."
Classes offered before,
during or after a pregnancy
provide not only the necessary
tools for new parents, but also
an opportunity for seasoned
parents to brush up on their
skills. There is also a free lactation clinic, classes to prepare
siblings and classes to update
grandparents on infant care.
"Grandparents can be
invaluable and a great support
for new parents," Puntillo says.
Expectant parents are
encouraged to sign up for
classes by the fourth month
of pregnancy.

or difficultly initiating stream, there's nothing
to worry about-except knowing where the
public restrooms are," says Catherine Ruhl,
a doctor of nursing practice, certified nurse
midwife and director of patient education
and outreach for the Association of Women's
Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. If
you think you might have a urinary tract
infection, talk to your doctor. Without treatment, it could move to the kidneys and cause
preterm labor.

Second Trimester

Often called the honeymoon phase of pregnancy, the second trimester typically is when
nausea and vomiting subside, your bump
is adorably noticeable and you have a good
amount of energy. There are a couple of
symptoms to keep an eye on, though.
Itchiness. As the skin on your abdomen
stretches, you might expect some itchiness in
that area. But pregnant women often report
feeling itchy all over. What gives? It has to do
with the increase in blood supply to the skin.
As long as the itchiness is mild, there's nothing
to worry about. Soothe your skin by staying
hydrated, using moisturizer and wearing
clothing made of natural fibers.
If you can't seem to keep yourself from
scratching or you have additional symptoms,
such as dark urine, gray stools or jaundice,
call your doctor right away. These may be
signs of a rare yet serious liver condition
called obstetric cholestasis, and it's dangerous
for your baby.

The hospitals of Community
Healthcare System offer
free childbirth education
classes for expectant
mothers and their families.
Register early; class sizes
are limited. To learn more,
call 219-703-2020.

PHOTO BY STOCKSY

Swelling. Did you know that increased
blood and fluids in the body account for
about a quarter of the weight gained during
pregnancy? It's not just in your abdomen-
increased fluids circulate throughout your
body and, unfortunately, sometimes pool
in your face, hands, legs, ankles and feet.
Swelling can occur at any point in pregnancy,
but it frequently begins around five months.
As long as it doesn't come on suddenly-a
sign of preeclampsia, a potentially serious
condition that includes high blood pressure-
it's more a nuisance than anything.
"If you have access to a pool, swimming can
be a really good thing for swelling," Ruhl says.

Getting
Ready for
Baby

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