Community Resources
What is the name of the agency that provides nutritious foods for women and children?
WIC.
If you notice an unexpected change in how your feeling during your pregnancy, who would be the person you would call?
Your Midwife or OB/GYN provider.
List three things in a healthy relationship.
1. Honesty
2. Respect
3. Communication
Breast feeding is always best.
False. Although there are health benefits for infant and mother when breast feeding, formula fed babies are happy and healthy babies too. It's important your baby is fed and gaining weight.
What does WIC stand for?
Women Infant & Children
How much water should you drink in a day during and after your pregnancy?
64-96 oz or 8-12 cups of water.
What characterizes an unhealthy relationship?
1. Disrespect
2. Controlling
3. Jealousy
4. Abusive behavior (physical, emotional & verbal)
It safe to co-sleep with your baby.
Who performs well child checks?
Family care providers and pediatricians.
Regular exercise (walking), adequate rest, baths or showers, messages, focused breathing, heating pad (lower back), and stretching.
*Who are your support people or person?
It is safe to prop a bottle while the baby is in their car seat.
False. Risk of choking and aspiration.
Who can check and install your infant carseat for free?
What are safe over-the-counter (OTC) medications to take for pain during pregnancy/breastfeeding?
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Is it common for teens and their parents to disagree during adolescence years?
YES! As a teenager you are trying to develop a sense of self and as expectant parents you may find more comfort in help from your parents but also your own independence.
Too much holding equals a spoiled baby.
False. It is important to bond with your baby, as well providing a secure and comforting environment. Holding your infant develops trust as well as prevents baby from developing a flat head.
Who gives free infant developmental screenings?
What are the effects of smoking or vaping during pregnancy?
Pre-term, low-birth weight infants. Under developed lungs, risk for chronic illnesses in your infant such as asthma. Also reduce the risk of SIDS.
What are ways to bond with your baby?
- Talk, read, or sing to your baby during pregnancy
- Try to keep your emotions under control
- Talk to your support person/people
- Hold your baby
- Talk to your baby in comforting and soft tones
- Play games with your baby
- Put away distractions and give your baby one on one attention
- Journal what your baby is doing and how you are feeling
Baby is crying. Is it safe to hold the baby while you are actively driving?