Baby Basics
Babies should always sleep on their _________.
Back
Prenatal Visits
True or False: Feeling stressed sometimes is a normal part of being a parent?
True.
Babies usually go through a lot of these each day
Diapers
True or False: Healthy Start programs help improve the health of mothers, babies, and families
True
This is the safest place for a baby to sleep.
This vitamin is recommended before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects.
Folic Acid. (Prevents neural tube defects)
This condition involves persistent sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest after having a baby.
Postpartum depression.
This is often one of the biggest expenses for working parents
Childcare/Daycare
Healthy Start often provides education, support, referrals, and this kind of outreach.
Case management or family support
Babies should ride in one of these every time they travel in a vehicle
Severe headaches, vision changes, and swelling can be warning sides of this pregnancy complication
Preeclampsia
Talking to a counselor, therapist, or trusted support person can help improve this.
Mental Health
What does a family budget help plan for?
Expenses of Bills
This program helps eligible women and children access healthcare coverage
Medicaid
This should not be placed in a baby's crib because it increases the risk of suffocation.
Blankets, Pillows, Stuffed Animals, or Crib Bumpers
This type of appointment should happen after delivery to check on mom's recovery.
A postpartum visit
This is the number you dial if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and need support.
988
These community/government resources help families get food
WIC, SNAP, Food Pantries
This nutrition program supports pregnant women, new mothers, and young children
WIC
This activity helps babies learn language and bond with caregivers.
Reading or talking to baby
Maternal Mortality refers to the death of a mother during what timeframe?
During pregnancy up to 1 year postpartum
Name three healthy coping skills
Exercise, prayer, journaling, talking to someone, deep breathing, and reading
These are three baby items that should be purchased before birth
Carseat, safe sleep place, diapers
Name two programs/offerings that Healthy Start-Upstate provides.
(Any two)