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Pregnancy Classroom

Pregnancy Classroom

Pregnancy & Birthing COE Home Page
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The Pregnancy Classroom provides an overview of pregnancy from preconception to labor and delivery (where the Birthing Classroom takes over). First off, what conditions need to be in place for a woman to become pregnant? And from thereon, what is the developmental process—for both baby and mom?

Pregnancy 101
  • Birth Statistics in the US
  • Dealing With Infertility
  • Diet During Pregnancy
  • Exercise During Pregnancy
  • Fertility & Your Menstrual Cycle
  • Fetal Development by Trimester
  • Planning a Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Medical Care & Screening
  • Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
  • Weight Gain During Pregnancy
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  • Willis-Knighton South and the Center for Women's Health
    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
    Shreveport, LA 71118
    (318) 212-5000
    (318) 212-5001
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  • WK Bossier Health Center
    2400 Hospital Drive
    Bossier City, LA 71111
    (318) 212-7000
    (318) 212-7001
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    8001 Youree Drive
    Shreveport, LA 71115
    (318) 212-3000
    (318) 212-3001
    (Patient Room Calls)

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  • Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health
    2600 Greenwood Road
    Shreveport, LA 71118
    (318) 212-5455
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    2400 Hospital Drive
    Bossier City, LA 71111
    (318) 212-7455
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