Are you thinking about having a baby? Are you finding yourself shopping for baby clothes? Maybe you are counting baby sheep in your dreams? Whether you are thinking about having another child, or are thinking about having your first, a little planning now — before you get pregnant — can raise your odds for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
“Good planning involves considering how a baby will affect and be affected by your lifestyle,” says Dr. Richard Jones, obstetrician/gynecologist on staff at Silver Cross Hospital. “It also includes preparing for a new family member.”
To learn more, attend a free discussion on planning for pregnancy on Monday, March 21, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1200 Maple Rd., Joliet.
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Register online at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-4325.
