Pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum care are important aspects of women’s health that shouldn’t be ignored.
For newly-expectant mothers, it’s important to see a doctor within the first 14 weeks of pregnancy and at least once a month after that.
As a Select Health member, you can enroll in free childbirth classes through Intermountain Health. These classes cover a variety of topics like:
Visit the links below to learn more about these free classes.
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Going into labor before 37 weeks is called pre-term labor, and it can be cause for concern. It’s important to watch for any warning signs of pre-term labor.
Signs of pre-term labor:
Are you having contractions?
Learn more about preterm labor
If you experience any pre-term labor symptoms or notice decreased fetal movement, contact your provider right away or visit the nearest hospital labor and delivery department.
As a Select Health member, your plan may cover a portable electric breast pump at 100%.
How to receive your breast pump:
Not sure if you’re covered? Call Healthy Beginnings at 801-442-5052 for more information.
Feelings of deep sadness and depression during pregnancy or after having a child are actually quite common and can be treated. There are many potential causes for this depression, including:
Signs of depression include:
Treatments include:
While there are no guaranteed methods to prevent all feelings of depression, while you are pregnant and after your baby is born, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting adequate sleep may help.
If you are feeling like you want to harm yourself or your baby, please get help right away. Call your doctor, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health hotline at 1-833-852-6262, or visit the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
Learn more about postpartum depression.
As the name suggests, WIC offers women, infants, and children nutritional support and services. This includes pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, as well as infants and toddlers up to 5 years old. Eligible participants receive supplemental foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and more.
Locate your local WIC resources.
When you need community resources, 211 can help. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral information helpline and website that connects people from all communities and ages to information about social services and community resources.
Visit their webpage or call 211 to learn more.
The content included here is for your information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.