While pregnancy is often talked about as lasting for nine months, pregnancy is generally measured by weeks, lasting 40 weeks or 266 days from conception.  Each month brings unique changes for your baby’s growth and development.

Click here for an overview of pregnancy: http://pregnancy.about.com/od/trimesterguide/a/pgoverview.htm
Click here for information concerning the stages of fetal development:  http://pregnancy.about.com/od/fetus/ss/growingfetus_2.htm
Click here for information on pregnancy month-by-month:  http://pregnancy.about.com/od/fetus/ss/ninemonths.htm

A Healthy You = A Healthy Baby

If you are planning to have a baby or think you may be pregnant:

• See a healthcare provider for an early check up
• Eat foods with folic acid (spinach, beans, oranges, etc.)
• Exercise for fitness and to reduce stress
• Don’t drink alcoholic beverages, smoke or use illegal drugs

If You Don’t Have Health Insurance

Call Options for an appointment to speak with a counselor about the resources available in your community.

Parenting Support

Options provides parenting skills training, which covers budgeting, healthy relationships, infant safety, building a bond with your baby, and child development.  You are not alone.  You have Options.

Support for Dads

As part of a National Fatherhood Initiative, Options offers help for one of the most important people in a child’s life…dad.

Contact us to schedule a free and confidential appointment today either by calling us at 856.795.0048 or by clicking the “Let’s Schedule a Time for you to Come in!” link below.