Health Plan of San Joaquin | Focus Your Health | Summer 2019

8 Focus Your Health Prenatal care: The right call for you and your baby Between birth and 18 years old, children and teens should receive a vari- ety of vaccines, including those for: Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention OUR KIDDOS: It’s our job to protect them Not sure if your child is up- to-date? Check in with your child’s doctor. Need a family doctor or pediatrician? We can help: 888.936.PLAN ( 7526 ). HealthReach 2700 HealthReach 1279 ● ● Chickenpox ● ● Diphtheria ● ● Hepatitis A and B ● ● Hib ( Haemophilus influenzae type b) ● ● HPV (human papillomavirus) ● ● Influenza (yearly flu shots) ● ● Measles ● ● Meningococcal disease ● ● Mumps ● ● Pneumococcal disease ● ● Polio ● ● Rotavirus ● ● Rubella ● ● Tetanus ● ● Whooping cough Babies bring lots of firsts. First kicks. First steps. First words. But before all that can happen, you’ll need another first: your first prenatal checkup. It’s best to get in touch with your doctor as soon as you think you might be pregnant. That way your doctor can spot—and treat—any prob- lems quickly. But even if you’ve waited, prenatal care is still important. Regular visits can help you have a healthier baby and safer pregnancy. They’re also a chance for you to: ● ● Find out how to ease pregnancy discomforts, like morning sickness or heartburn ● ● Ask questions about how to stay healthy ● ● Learn about your baby’s due date and growth ● ● Get a peek at your baby during an ultrasound exam ● ● Get tips on coping with stress ● ● Learn how to stay safe at home and work ● ● Get help kicking habits such as smoking or drinking Don’t be afraid to tell your doctor personal things, such as how you’re feeling about your pregnancy or if you’re having problems with your partner. Whatever you say is private. And your doctor is there to help you. The cost of prenatal care is covered by your health plan. So go ahead and make the call— for your baby and for you. Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; March of Dimes; Office on Women’s Health N E E D A R I D E ? Call HPSJ Customer Service at 888.936.PLAN ( 7526 ), and we’ll set you up with a ride to your medical appointment.