Preparing for Pregnancy

Preparing for Pregnancy

 If a woman is planning to get pregnant, how should she prepare her body?

If a woman is planning to get pregnant, how should she prepare her body?

What kind of vitamins should a woman who wants to get pregnant take?

What kind of vitamins should a woman who wants to get pregnant take?

What kind of exercises should a woman who wants to get pregnant do?

What kind of exercises should a woman who wants to get pregnant do?

What is a healthy diet for a woman who wants to be pregnant?

What is a healthy diet for a woman who wants to be pregnant?

Are there certain ways that women can optimize their odds of getting pregnant as soon as they are ready?

Are there certain ways that women can optimize their odds of getting pregnant as soon as they are ready?

Is age a factor in getting pregnant?

Is age a factor in getting pregnant?

What can women do to optimize their odds of getting pregnant past a certain age?

What can women do to optimize their odds of getting pregnant past a certain age?

Preparing for Pregnancy

Preparing for Pregnancy

Once a woman learns she is pregnant, what is the first step?

Once a woman learns she is pregnant, what is the first step?

How frequently should a pregnant woman visit the doctor in her second trimester?

How frequently should a pregnant woman visit the doctor in her second trimester?

What changes should a woman be prepared for in her third trimester?

What changes should a woman be prepared for in her third trimester?

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Dr. John Schmitt

Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Virginia

Preparing for Pregnancy

Dr. John Schmitt gives an overview of how to prepare for a pregnancy.

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Dr. John Schmitt: Hi, my name is Dr. John Schmitt and I am the Director of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Virginia in Charleston, Virginia and today, I am going to talk about pregnancy. I am going to begin prior to conception and try to go all the way through the third trimester of pregnancy. But before I begin, I just want to say if you think you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant I think you should consult with your provider or physician regarding any issues related to pregnancy. This is meant to be a general discussion and obviously, everybody has their own individual concerns and needs. Before I go on I want to tell you a little bit about myself. I grew up and was raised in Texas. I went to the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. I was a resident in OBGYN at Duke University Medical Center. I was chief resident there and then went on to be in private practice in Raleigh, in North Carolina for 15 years prior to moving to here where I now direct the general OBGYN group here at UVA. So, let's get started.
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How to Lose Weight after Pregnancy

After Pregnancy Workout 1

After Pregnancy Workout 1

After Pregnancy Workout 2

After Pregnancy Workout 2

How to Maintain your Weight after Pregnancy

How to Maintain your Weight after Pregnancy

  	Minimizing the Risk of Having a Spina Bifida-Affected Pregnancy

Minimizing the Risk of Having a Spina Bifida-Affected Pregnancy

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How to Work Out During Pregnancy

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Prenatal Exercises - Core Strengthening

Prenatal Exercises - Push Up

Prenatal Exercises - Push Up

Prenatal Exercises - Row on the Ball

Prenatal Exercises - Row on the Ball

Prenatal Exercises - Hamstring Curls

Prenatal Exercises - Hamstring Curls