Trimesters
How long is the 1st trimester?
0-12 weeks
When should you start taking a prenatal vitamin?
As soon as you find out you are pregnant
Name one benefit of breastfeeding
-Breast milk is easy to digest and changes to meet the needs of your growing baby
-Helps your baby’s brain grow and develop
-Provides more protection against ear and chest infections
-Lowers the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
-Helps your baby learn healthy eating habits
-Protects against some disease later in life
-Lowers the risks of breast and ovarian cancer and type 2 diabetes
-Breastfeeding releases hormones that can have a positive effect on mothers mood and help reduce anxiety
-Saves money, which can help with other expenses
-It is ready whenever and wherever you need it (nothing to clean or prepare)
-No worries with formula recalls
-Reliable source of food for your baby
-Do not have to worry about power outages
Name two non-medical interventions
-music
-Baths
-heat
How long is the 2nd trimester
13-24 weeks
Should you drink alcohol in moderation during pregnancy?
No
How often should the baby's umbilicus (belly button) be washed
3 times a day with soap and water
Name one medical intervention
IV medications
Laughing gas
Epidural
How long is the 3rd trimester
25-40 weeks
Is it ok to drink some caffeine during pregnancy?
Yes, one 12 ounce cup of coffee is ok
Name one tip when bottle feedings baby
Can take time finding the right nipple (every baby is different)
Bottle fed baby’s tend to follow a schedule
Sterilize bottles/nipples ** until 4 months of age
Follow instructions on formula box for info on how to prep formula
When bottle feeding, make sure bottles nipple is completely in baby’s mouth
Don’t forget to burp baby during and after feeding
What is considered false labor
Contractions do not get stronger
Contractions do not become regular
Contractions go away with walking
Localized in front of abdomen or groin
No bloody show
What are common tests/procedures doctors do during pregnancy
Blood work
Vaginal swabs
Ultrasounds
Urine tests
Glucose intolerance test
IA
Fundal height
How long after a c-section are you suppose to avoid baths
2 weeks
When should tummy time be started
skin to skin from day one, then on a mat/floor once the cord falls off
What is considered True labor
Contractions get stronger
Contractions become regular
No change with walking or becomes more intense
Starts at the back and moves to front of abdomen
Bloody show usually present