During pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You probably want to do everything possible to have a healthy baby. After all, your baby is depending on you. It’s normal to have some worries, like: Am I eating the right things? Am I gaining the right amount of weight? How will I know when to go to the hospital? What will labor be like?
Our maternity health coaches are all registered nurses ready to answer your questions and support you throughout your pregnancy.
Common questions women have about pregnancy
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Additional resources:
- Pregnancy-Related Problems
- Pregnancy: Prenatal Exam Schedule
- Immunizations and Pregnancy
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
- Exercise During Pregnancy
- Dental Care During Pregnancy
- Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy
- Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy
- Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy
- Third-Trimester Exams and Tests
Sources:
1 WebMD: Doing Battle with Morning Sickness
2 UPMC: Pregnancy: Dealing with Morning Sickness
3 BabyCenter: Childbirth Classes
4 WebMD: Gain Weight Safely During Your Pregnancy
5 American Pregnancy Association: Gestational Hypertension: Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
6 CDC: Pregnancy Complications
7 March of Dimes: Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor
Contact us
Contact us to learn more about the UPMC Health Plan Maternity Program and get in touch with a maternity health coach. Coaches are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Phone: 1-866-778-6073 (TTY: 711)
- Chat via the UPMC Health Plan member site: Sign in to the UPMC Health Plan member site | Register for the UPMC Health Plan member site
- Email: maternitycoaches@upmc.edu (Coaches will schedule a phone call based on your availability.)