We suggest starting with a thorough check-up that includes a medical history and lifestyle evaluation. And don't forget daily prenatal vitamins."

Of course, once a woman becomes pregnant, care becomes more vigilant.

During pregnancy, our goal is to maintain the woman's and the baby's health. We screen and monitor for any high-risk conditions. We also spend time educating the woman and her family about pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

It's easy to take pregnancy and birth for granted, but there's really a lot that goes into it.

The decision to have a baby is personal and life changing. Whatever path a woman takes, her health is always at the heart of our care at The Woman's Clinic.