Even in pregnancy a primary role of parents is to nourish their baby as well as to take good care of themselves so that they have the strength and energy to tend to their baby, their relationship and their growing family.

The three basic ways to provide this nourishment for both baby and parents is through getting the proper nutrition, exercise and rest.

These basics are so important for the development of the baby and in the physical and mental preparation for childbirth that they should be studied and implemented from the early pregnancy period. Nourishing a child physically, mentally and spiritually is one a parent’s biggest jobs—and it begins now.

The recommended reading and materials on our Resources page can serve as a great start for learning about the needs of pregnancy. Classes intended for early pregnancy will provide a greater depth of information than the outlines presented on these pages.