Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Summary of Proposed Program
I am proposing that we implement a community wide class that offers prenatal care training to expecting mothers. This training will include education on exercise, nutrition, supplements, screenings, what to expect when in labor, and how to get the most out of your doctor visits. For those expecting moms who complete the ten week class they receive a weeks worth of diapers!
Questions and Answers about Prenatal Health
1. When does prenatal care begin?
Prenatal care begins before conception.
2. If I exercise will it hurt my baby?
Exercise is always important. During pregnancy, do take it easy. If you did not do aerobic exercise before your pregnancy and are thinking of beginning now, don't. You should only exercise as much as you did before you were pregnant. It's not a good idea to do a lot of bouncing, jerky movements, or situps.
3. What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
They are what some consider false contractions. In reality, these contractions are getting your body ready to deliver the baby. They are worse and harder to distinguish than true labor contractions if you've had more than one child.
4. How will I know the difference between Braxton Hicks Contractions and the real thing?
A false labor contraction is also known as Braxton Hicks. If you think you may be having true contracting, begin timing them and walk around. Braxton Hicks contraction will slow down or will completely go away while walking. If this doesn't work call your doctor immediately!
5. What supplements should I be taking while pregnant?
The most important supplement you should be taking is folic acid.
6. When should you have your first doctor's visit?
You should have your first doctors visit if you are planning to become pregnant or if you suspect you might be pregnant.
7. Why is prenatal care important?
9. How much weight should I gain?
Average weight women should gain 25 to 35 pounds, underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds, and overweight women should gain 15 to 25 pounds.
10. When is my due date?
Your due date is 280 days from your last day of your last period.
Prenatal care begins before conception.
2. If I exercise will it hurt my baby?
Exercise is always important. During pregnancy, do take it easy. If you did not do aerobic exercise before your pregnancy and are thinking of beginning now, don't. You should only exercise as much as you did before you were pregnant. It's not a good idea to do a lot of bouncing, jerky movements, or situps.
3. What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
They are what some consider false contractions. In reality, these contractions are getting your body ready to deliver the baby. They are worse and harder to distinguish than true labor contractions if you've had more than one child.
4. How will I know the difference between Braxton Hicks Contractions and the real thing?
A false labor contraction is also known as Braxton Hicks. If you think you may be having true contracting, begin timing them and walk around. Braxton Hicks contraction will slow down or will completely go away while walking. If this doesn't work call your doctor immediately!
5. What supplements should I be taking while pregnant?The most important supplement you should be taking is folic acid.
6. When should you have your first doctor's visit?
You should have your first doctors visit if you are planning to become pregnant or if you suspect you might be pregnant.
7. Why is prenatal care important?
Regular appointments with your health care provider throughout your pregnancy are important to ensure the health of you and your baby. In addition to medical care, prenatal care includes education on pregnancy and childbirth, plus counseling and support.
8. What are the signs of pregnancy?
9. How much weight should I gain?
Average weight women should gain 25 to 35 pounds, underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds, and overweight women should gain 15 to 25 pounds.
10. When is my due date?
Your due date is 280 days from your last day of your last period.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
An Introduction to Prenatal Health
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