How to Get (and Feel) Prepared for Pregnancy

Feeling excited and nervous about getting pregnant? Get expert advice on the amazing journey you'll soon be starting.

Featuring OB/GYNs Rebecca Levy-Gantt, MPT, DO and Jennifer Butt, MD , plus Amy Chow , Registered Dietitian

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Format
Bite-sized lessons featuring video interviews with experts and daily assignments, delivered daily to your inbox so you can take this course anywhere you want (even on your phone!).
Duration
Finish the entire course in just 5 days, or spread it out over a longer period that works for you.
Time
Read each lesson in just 5 minutes a day.

What you will learn

  • How to increase your chances of successfully conceiving
  • Common misinformation about getting pregnant
  • The best ways to set yourself up for a successful pregnancy
  • The 5 most common signs that you are probably pregnant
  • How to prioritize your health throughout your pregnancy

Why should you take this course?

  1. You know some things about pregnancy but you want to increase your knowledge. Our team of experts will help you feel confident in having the best pregnancy possible.
  2. You've bought pregnancy books, but they're a little overwhelming. Getting little tidbits of professional wisdom every day will help you feel prepared without stressing you out.
  3. Because setting your child up for success starts today! You can't control everything, but there's a lot you can do to increase your odds of having a healthy pregnancy and child.


Course Overview

5 Lessons

Conception—Making Sure You’re Prepping for Success
How To Know That You’re Pregnant
Taking Care of Your Baby (and Body) During Pregnancy
Clearing Up Common Concerns
Post-Pregnancy Tips from Our Experts


Meet the Expert

Rebecca Levy-Gantt, MPT, DO
Board Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist running a private practice based in Napa, California. Dr. Levy-Gantt specializes in menopause, peri-menopause and hormonal management, including bio-Identical and compounded hormone treatments and alternative treatments. She is also a Nationally Certified Menopause Practitioner and is on the national listing of physicians who specialize in menopausal management. She received a Masters of Physical Therapy from Boston University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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What are others saying?

Inga

I hope to get pregnant soon and this was a great little course to take to start thinking about this. Thank you very much for this.

Marco

My wife just got pregnant and I took this course to see if there are ways I can help. I haven't had time to read books so this was a good warm up.

Joan

I'm pregnant with my second child but it's been a long time since I had my first, this was a great refresher!

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