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Pregnancy

You're pregnant!  Congratulations! 

While pregnancy is an exciting time, it is also a time when you may have many questions and concerns. On this page, we have put together information and resources to help you take care of yourself (and baby!).  We are glad to be able to share the medically reviewed information with you but remember: nothing takes the place of regular visits with your health care provider for prenatal care.

If you are still looking for a physician, please consider Good Neighbor Community Health Center and Good Neighbor Fremont.  We have contracted with highly qualified OB providers who look forward to working with you to help make your pregnancy a happy and healthy one. 

To make an appointment or for more information, please call (402) 562-7500 (Columbus) or (402) 721-0951 (Fremont).

 

Physical activity and exercise

Physical activity and exercise

Being physically active during pregnancy offers women
many health benefits, including:

  • Feeling good as your body changes.
  • Promoting muscle tone, stamina and strength.
  • Reducing leg and back pain, constipation, swelling and bloating.
  • Promoting blood circulation and possibly help prevent varicose veins.
  • Helping your posture and balance, which is very important as your center of gravity shifts.
  • Better sleep.
  • Managing stress.
  • Reducing chance of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
  • Preparing your body for labor and childbirth.

According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies who are not already doing vigorous-intensity physical activity should get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, if possible, spread throughout the week.  If you are already doing vigorous-intensity aerobic activity or high amounts of activity, talk to your health care provider about whether you can continue their activity.

Even if you didn't exercise before pregnancy, it's still a good idea to exercise during pregnancy. Talk to your health care provider about how to get started.
 

Exercise Ideas for Pregnant Women
Some forms of exercise are safer than others for people who are pregnant. Try these forms of physical activity and incorporate your favorites into your daily routine:

  • Walking
  • Swimming
  • Cycling on a stationary bike
  • Strength training
  • Low-impact aerobic training
     

Stay away from these forms of physical activity while pregnant:

  • Contact sports such as soccer and basketball
  • Heavy weightlifting that involves straining
  • Hot yoga
  • Hiking at high altitudes
  • Kickboxing
  • Downhill skiing or snowboarding
  • Horseback riding
  • Roller skating and ice skating
  • Bike riding
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In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, call your healthcare provider right away if you have:

  • A fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Heavy bleeding, soaking more than one pad an hour for three hours

  • Unusual or severe cramping or abdominal pain

  • Severe or persistent vomiting and/or diarrhea

  • Fainting spells or dizziness

  • Pain, burning, or trouble urinating

  • Unusual vaginal discharge

  • Swelling in your hands, fingers, or face

  • Blurred vision or spots before your eyes

  • One extremity (arm or leg) swollen more than the other

  • Severe headaches

  • Pain or cramping in your arms, legs, or chest

  • Our Patient Portal makes it easy to access your medical records and manage your health.

  • Good Faith Estimate

    You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (816) 426-2821.

  • Estimación de Buena Fe

    Tiene derecho a recibir una "Estimación de Buena Fe" que explique cuánto costará su atención médica

    Según la ley, los proveedores de atención médica deben dar a los pacientes que no tienen seguro o que no están usando el seguro una estimación de la factura de artículos y servicios médicos.

    Tiene derecho a recibir una Estimación de Buena Fe del costo total esperado de cualquier artículo o servicio que no sea de emergencia. Esto incluye costos relacionados, como exámenes médicos, medicamentos recetados, equipo y honorarios hospitalarios.

    Asegúrese de que su proveedor de atención médica le dé una Estimación de Buena Fe por escrito al menos 1 día hábil antes de su servicio o artículo médico. También puede pedirle a su proveedor de atención médica, y a cualquier otro proveedor que elija, una Estimación de Buena Fe antes de programar un artículo o servicio.

    Si recibe una factura que es por lo menos 4 400 más que su Estimación de Buena Fe, puede impugnarla.

    Asegúrese de guardar una copia o imagen de su Estimación de Buena Fe.

    Para preguntas o más información sobre su derecho a una Estimación de Buena Fe, visite www.cms.gov/nosurprises o llama a (816) 426-2821.

  • Estimation de bonne foi

    Vous avez le droit de recevoir une "Estimation de bonne foi" expliquant le coût de vos soins médicaux

    En vertu de la loi, les fournisseurs de soins de santé doivent donner aux patients qui n'ont pas d'assurance ou qui n'utilisent pas d'assurance une estimation de la facture des articles et services médicaux.

    Vous avez le droit de recevoir une Estimation de bonne foi du coût total prévu de tout article ou service non urgent. Cela inclut les coûts connexes tels que les tests médicaux, les médicaments sur ordonnance, l'équipement et les frais hospitaliers.

    Assurez-vous que votre fournisseur de soins de santé vous donne une estimation de bonne foi par écrit au moins 1 jour ouvrable avant votre service médical ou votre article. Vous pouvez également demander à votre fournisseur de soins de santé et à tout autre fournisseur de votre choix une estimation de bonne foi avant de planifier un article ou un service.

    Si vous recevez une facture d'au moins 400 $ de plus que votre estimation de bonne foi, vous pouvez contester la facture.

    Assurez-vous d'enregistrer une copie ou une photo de votre Estimation de bonne foi.

    Pour des questions ou plus d'informations sur votre droit à une estimation de bonne foi, visitez www.cms.gov/nosurprises ou appelez le (816) 426-2821.

  • Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan

    Waxa aad xaq u leedahay in aad hesho “Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan” oo sharxaysa inta ay ku kacayso daryeelkaaga caafimaad

    Sida sharciga qabo, bixiyeyaasha daryeelka caafimaadku waxay u baahan yihiin inay siiyaan bukaanka aan caymis lahayn ama aan isticmaalin caymiska qiyaasta biilka alaabta iyo adeegyada caafimaadka.

    Waxaad xaq u leedahay inaad hesho Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan ee wadarta kharashka la filayo ee alaab kasta ama adeegyo aan degdeg ahayn. Tan waxa ku jira kharashyada la xidhiidha sida shaybaadhka caafimaadka, daawooyinka dhakhtar qoray, qalabka, iyo khidmadaha isbitaalka.

    Hubi in bixiyaha xanaanada caafimaadkaagu uu qoraal ahaan ku siiyo Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan ugu yaraan 1 maalin shaqo ka hor adeegaaga ama shaygaaga. Waxa kale oo aad waydiisan kartaa bixiyaha xanaanada caafimaadkaaga, iyo bixiye kasta oo kale oo aad doorato, Qiyaasta rumaysadka Wanaagsan ka hor inta aanad ballansan shay ama adeeg.

    Haddii aad hesho biil ugu yaraan $400 ka badan Qiyaasta rumaysadkaaga Wanaagsan, waxaad ka doodi kartaa biilka.

    Hubi inaad kaydiso nuqul ama sawirka Qiyaasta rumaysadkaaga Wanaagsan.

    Wixii su'aalo ah ama macluumaad dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan xaqa aad u leedahay Qiyaasta Iimaanka Wanaagsan, booqo www.cms.gov/nosurprises ama wac (816) 426-2821.

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