Having a healthy pregnancy is important for your health, as well as the health of your baby now and in the future. Take steps during your pregnancy to make sure your baby is born at a healthy weight and on time, and that your baby’s development is off to a good start.
Your health during pregnancy
Your health during pregnancy is important for both you and your baby.
- Gestational diabetes: Learn about gestational diabetes and what you can do if diagnosed.
- Quit smoking for baby and you: If you're pregnant, quit smoking. If you need help quitting, call the QuitLine or your doctor.
- Pregnancy-related depression: Find out if you're at risk, signs and symptoms, and printable resources.
Provider resources
Related resources
- Newborn screening: Newborn screening is a set of tests that check newborn babies for various conditions.
- Alcohol use during pregnancy: There's no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. Visit the CDC website to learn more about alcohol use during pregnancy.
- Birth control and sexual health: Information about birth control, sexual health, STDs and pregnancy planning, and how to find a provider: Fish from Colorado's waters are tested for toxins, and we issue guidelines for safe eating.
Related programs
- Nurse Home Visitor Program: A health education and counseling program provided by specially trained nurse home visitors to first-time, low-income women beginning in pregnancy and up to the child's second birthday
- Prenatal Plus Plan: A program for pregnant women with Colorado Medicaid focused on improving birth outcomes through individual education, counseling and coordination of care
- Special Connections Program: A substance-use treatment program for pregnant women with Colorado Medicaid
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC): A nutrition and supplemental food program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their children up to age 5