Prevention

The caregivers at Saint Francis Medical Center's Level III NICU encourage expecting mothers to live a healthy lifestyle to prevent premature labor and unhealthy newborns. Prevention tips include:

• Getting regular prenatal care
• Eating a healthy diet
• Staying active (based on physician input)
• Quitting smoking
• Eliminating use of alcohol and recreational drugs
• Avoiding stress
• Managing chronic conditions
• Practicing good dental hygiene and getting dental care
• Taking vitamins, especially B vitamins and folic acid, as prescribed by your physician

For more information on Saint Francis' Level III NICU, call 877-231-BABY or e-mail sfmc@sfmc.net.