Preparing for Your Baby
Having a baby is life-changing and can feel overwhelming at times. There is a lot to consider, but preparation can make the process easier and less stressful when its time to deliver your baby.
TriHealth is here to help you make this birthing process smooth. We offer the following to help guide you through this process:
Classes - TriHealth offers a wide variety of maternity education courses for expectant families across the region, from childbirth education to big brother/big sister and breastfeeding courses at multiple locations.
Orientation and Hospital Tours - Becoming acclimated with our hospitals and the birthing process is important to help delivery go as smoothly as possible. We offer free maternity orientation and tours on weekday evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays. We even offer virtual tours for those who can't make it in person!
Our nurse midwives - By partnering with you, our midwives customize care to meet your unique personal preferences for physical, emotional, spiritual and social support.
Our physical therapists - Our women’s health physical therapist specializes in pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions and provides individualized care to reduce pain and improve function.
Maternity Resource Guides
Please refer to the guides for information related to pregnancy, post-partum care and breastfeeding. Any additional questions should be discussed with your physician or midwife.
*The information in these books are to be used as guidelines. Medical advances are being made every day, so please check with you physician or midwife if you have any questions.
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
Sixty to 70 percent of women experience pelvic girdle pain during their pregnancy yet relatively few report this pain to their healthcare provider.
At TriHealth, our Women's Health Physical Therapist is dedicated to providing you with an individualized treatment that focuses on helping you stay active, work comfortably, care for your family, and exercise safely throughout your pregnancy.