WHY DO I NEED TO SEE MY HEALTH CARE provider SO OFTEN?

Many visits are needed to help you and your baby because your care plan may change as you get closer to your delivery. Your health care team will be checking many things. They will check your

• Blood sugar records

• Kick count records

• Meal plan and food records

• Blood pressure

• Weight gain

• Exercise program

• Baby's growth and size

Seeing the team often gives you the chance to discuss concerns or problems. You can always talk with your social worker, nurse, dietitian or doctor. Talking about a problem often helps to solve it. At each visit, you and your health care team can discuss your

• Feelings about your pregnancy

• Mood changes

• Concerns about having gestational diabetes

• Stress Management

• Success and/or frustrations with any part of your health care plan

• Your support systems - how to identify and use them

• Plans for after your baby is born