Healthy Families, Healthy Futures

Baby Basics

100

Babies should always sleep on their _________.

Back

200

This is the safest place for a baby to sleep.

A crib, bassinet, or play yard.

300

Babies should ride in one of these every time they travel in a vehicle

A car seat

400

This should not be placed in a baby's crib because it increases the risk of suffocation.

Blankets, Pillows, Stuffed Animals, or Crib Bumpers

500

This activity helps babies learn language and bond with caregivers.

Reading or talking to baby

Pregnancy and Mom's Health

100

These types of appointments help monitor the mom's and baby's health during pregnancy.

Prenatal Visits

200

This vitamin is recommended before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects.

Folic Acid. (Prevents neural tube defects)

300

Severe headaches, vision changes, and swelling can be warning sides of this pregnancy complication

Preeclampsia

400

This type of appointment should happen after delivery to check on mom's recovery.

A postpartum visit

500

Maternal Mortality refers to the death of a mother during what timeframe?

During pregnancy up to 1 year postpartum

Mental Health Matters

100

True or False: Feeling stressed sometimes is a normal part of being a parent?

True.

200

This condition involves persistent sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest after having a baby.

Postpartum depression.

300

Talking to a counselor, therapist, or trusted support person can help improve this.

Mental Health

400

This is the number you dial if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and need support.

988

500

Name three healthy coping skills

Exercise, prayer, journaling, talking to someone, deep breathing, and reading

Babies are Expensive

100

Babies usually go through a lot of these each day

Diapers

200

This is often one of the biggest expenses for working parents

Childcare/Daycare

300

What does a family budget help plan for?

Expenses of Bills

400

These community/government resources help families get food

WIC, SNAP, Food Pantries

500

These are three baby items that should be purchased before birth

Carseat, safe sleep place, diapers

Healthy Start and Community Programs

100

True or False: Healthy Start programs help improve the health of mothers, babies, and families

True

200

Healthy Start often provides education, support, referrals, and this kind of outreach.

Case management or family support

300

This program helps eligible women and children access healthcare coverage

Medicaid

400

This nutrition program supports pregnant women, new mothers, and young children

WIC

500

Name two programs/offerings that Healthy Start-Upstate provides.

(Any two)