Kern Family Health Care | Family Health | Fall 2019

FAMILY HEALTH 4 KFHC office address: 2900 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308 Family planning allows members to achieve healthy birth spacing and family size. Family Planning If you or your partner are thinking of getting pregnant, talk to your doctor. They can share info about family planning, such as: y  y Getting ready for pregnancy. y  y Pregnancy testing and counseling. y  y Exams and screenings. y  y How to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Learning about these topics can help you make better choices. …I think I am pregnant! If you are sexually active, there’s always a chance of getting pregnant! Get tested! Home pregnancy tests are a good way to find out. If you are pregnant: y  y Write down the date of your last period. y  y Schedule a visit with your PCP or OB-GYN. Mental health and pregnancy Becoming pregnant changes a lot of things. Some changes happen within your body. Some changes happen within your mind. The most common mental health conditions during and after pregnancy are depression and anxiety. It’s OK to feel sad every now and then when you are pregnant. You may feel stressed or overwhelmed. But if your symptoms last more than two weeks, talk to your doctor. These feelings can also happen after your baby is born. Your doctor and nurse can help you manage these conditions. Some talk therapy can help relieve some symptoms. In some cases you may have to stop, start or change medications. If you’re planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor or nurse about these mental health conditions before getting pregnant. Source: Office on Women’s Health Are you planning for a family? GET A $30 GIFT CARD. HOW? 1. Complete a prenatal visit in the first trimester (the first 3 months of pregnancy). 2. Fill out the “first trimester form” with your doctor. 3. Fax the form to KFHC. 4. Receive gift card in the mail. 5. Call 800-391-2000 to get your form today! y  y Schedule transportation, if needed. y  y Get some rest, eat a healthy diet and be active. Avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, or being around smokers. If you are not pregnant , think about your choices and talk to your doctor. He/she can help you figure out which family planning option is best for you. Source: Healthy People 2020