Your Healthy Pregnancy

10 questions to ask at your first prenatal visit

Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions. Your ob-gyn has answers. Here’s what to ask to prepare yourself for the months ahead.

Morning sickness relief tips

When you’re pregnant, those queasy feelings in your stomach can strike at any time of day. Here’s what to eat (and what to take) to help keep nausea at bay.

Your pregnancy appointment handbook

Prenatal checkups are one of the best ways to keep on top of your health. What exactly happens during these medical appointments? Our DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE will walk you through it all.

Pregnant woman getting a checkup at the doctors

Pregnancy tests by the trimester: Everything you need to know about screenings

Routine screening tests during pregnancy can help make sure you stay safe and healthy. Here are the most common ones you’ll likely need.

Pregnancy, motherhood, and your mood

Emotional ups and downs are normal when you’re expecting. But if you feel sad all the time, you might need to get help.

5 ways pregnancy impacts your sleep

Hormones, heartburn, midnight trips to the bathroom. Lots of things can disrupt your sleep when you’re pregnant. Snooze better with this expert advice.

This is your body on pregnancy

Your body can undergo some surprising changes when you’re expecting — from bigger feet to smell sensitivity and more. Here are 10 odd but totally normal things you might notice.

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What to expect in the delivery room

We asked labor and delivery nurses (and one ob-gyn) to break down the basics about the big day.

Gestational diabetes: What it is, why it matters, and how to manage it

This type of diabetes is first diagnosed during pregnancy. Here are the key facts expecting moms should know about symptoms and treatment.

7 ways Blue KC is here to support you during pregnancy

The free Care Management app and other tools can help you navigate your pregnancy journey.

Normal or not during pregnancy? When to relax, when to call the doctor

Many pregnancy symptoms may seem alarming. Some are red flags while others are normal. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Husband giving his pregnant wife a shoulder massage

What it means to have a high-risk pregnancy

You’ll need some extra care during all three trimesters — but you can still have a healthy pregnancy. Here’s what doctors want you to know.

6 important facts about preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a form of high blood pressure during pregnancy that can cause health issues. Here’s what you should know about the symptoms and treatments.

6 questions to ask your ob-gyn about pregnancy when you have a chronic health condition

Here’s how to talk to your provider about the extra help you might need while you’re expecting.

Beyond the ob-gyn: 4 other checkups you need during pregnancy

Along with your regular prenatal appointments, you’ll want to stay on top of these other important visits. Here’s who you’ll want to see and when.

6 signs your body is getting ready for labor and delivery

You’ve been pregnant for nearly 40 weeks. Here’s are some signals that you’re about to give birth soon.

Pregnant women taking a childbirth class

7 reasons to take a childbirth class

Classes can help you prepare for labor and delivery with confidence.

Breast, bottle, or both? How to feed your baby

One of the first big lessons of parenthood: Your baby is one of a kind. That means the approach you take for feeding will be too. Learning more about your options will help you make the choice that’s best for both of you.

Your postpartum body: What to expect day 1, week 1, month 1, and beyond

Your body goes through a lot of physical changes as you recover from childbirth. Knowing what to expect can make the days and weeks after you give birth easier. Our DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE will help you prepare.

Get pregnancy support anywhere

The free Blue KC Care Management app makes it easy to get your pregnancy questions answered. Download it now and use the access code kclinkbegin to connect.

Get the app

Visit bluekc.com.