There are few things more exciting than expecting a child. Whether you’re planning for pregnancy or already pregnant, it’s crucial to get help from someone you trust.
After completing his residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl has years of experience providing complete obstetric care and more at North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics in Naples, Florida.
If you’re planning to get pregnant, take advantage of our fertility care and prenatal planning. When trying to conceive, we recommend:
Dr. Hildahl also discusses ways to improve your diet and exercise to prepare your body for pregnancy.
Tips to keep you and your unborn baby healthy include:
We also suggest avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful drugs to assist your baby’s development.
During pregnancy, you and your baby share one diet. It’s critical to make it as healthy as possible. Dr. Hildahl suggests adding:
This B vitamin helps prevent premature birth and certain defects. It’s available as a supplement and also found in many foods, such as citrus fruits, green, leafy vegetables, and dried beans, lentils, and peas.
Calcium and the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, are found in foods such as cheese, milk, yogurt, spinach, and salmon, and are also available as supplements. They keep your and your baby’s bones strong.
You need more protein at this time. The best sources include poultry, seafood, and eggs. Vegetarians and others can benefit from beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
Pregnant women require twice as much iron to ensure enough blood and oxygen for the growing fetus. Insufficient iron increases the possibility of premature birth and low birth weight, and it may lead to postpartum depression.
Sources of iron include poultry, lean red meat, and fish. Dr. Hildahl also recommends prenatal vitamins to make sure you get the nutrients you need.
Expecting a baby? Plan for the unexpected. It pays to decide as much as you can beforehand. Outline your best-case birthing scenario with your doctor to help you both prepare.
You usually have plenty of time to get to know your OB/GYN during your pregnancy. When the big day finally arrives, you’ve discussed your baby’s delivery. Should you require a cesarean section (C-section) or induced labor, you already have a team on hand to get you through it.
Your birth plan may include:
Dr. Hildahl works with you to ensure your baby’s birth is handled how you’d like. Should something unexpected arise, he’s there to help.
Dr. Hildahl offers top-notch pregnancy planning, including:
We check your weight, blood pressure, and blood work. The doctor also uses top-of-the-line ultrasounds to ensure the fetus is growing according to plan.
Our team makes sure you get the foods and supplements that best support your needs.
We advise you about handling pain before, during, and after the birth.
We assess and help prevent any health risks to you or your baby.
Dr. Hildahl and our knowledgeable team can also refer you to classes concerning childbirth or caring for your newborn.
To schedule fertility counseling or obstetric care, or discuss any other issues, contact North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics by phone or online today.
