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1 Nutrition/ Clothing/ Exercise/ Rest/ Emotional Health/
A Healthy Pregnancy Early Signs Medical Care Healthy Pregnancy Complications Discomforts Personal Care-- Nutrition/ Clothing/ Exercise/ Rest/ Emotional Health/

2 A Healthy Pregnancy Early signs Medical care Discomforts
Possible complications Nutrition Weight gain Personal care & activities Birthing decisions

3 Early Signs... Missed period Fullness in lower abdomen
Fatigue, drowsiness Frequent urination Breast tenderness Nausea, esp.AM

4 Medical care... Blood pressure Pulse Respiration Initial weight
Pelvic measurements Urine analysis Blood tests

5 Discomforts… Nausea Sleepiness Heartburn Shortness of breath
Varicose veins Muscle cramps in legs Lower back pain Emotional mood swings

6 Complications... Severe vomiting Vaginal bleeding Fever
Swelling of face, hands, or ankles Blurred vision or dizziness Prolonged backache Increased vaginal mucus Vaginal bleeding Unusual wt gain Excessive thirst Reduced or painful urinations Severe abdominal pain Persistent headaches

7 Nutrition... How many servings?

8 “Healthy Foods--Healthy Baby”
Plan a 2-day food intake for a pregnant woman with as much variety as possible. Follow the food guide pyramid & my plate for healthier foods.

9 Total Average:......25-30 pounds weight gain
Baby...………………...7 1/2 pounds Placenta...…………..1 1/2 pounds Amniotic Fluid /4 pounds Maternal breast tissue pound Increased maternal blood volume...…...2 3/4 pounds Uterine enlargement...…….2 pounds Increased fluids in maternal tissue /2 pounds Maternal fat...…………………..7 pounds Total Average: pounds weight gain

10 Baby

11 Personal Care & Activities...
Rest--naps, rests, good night’s sleep Exercise--walk, swim, bike, golf Hygiene--helps body temperature & rids body of wastes Regular routine--no radical lifestyle changes

12 Maternity Clothes... Begin 4--5 month Allow freedom of movement
Allow good circulation Cotton knits that stretch Low-heeled, comfortable shoes

13 “Maternity Clothing For Comfort”
Prepare an order for: Work outfits, 5 Casual outfits, 2 Sleepwear, 1 Underwear as needed 3 panties, 2 bras Shoes, 1 pair Determine total cost

14 Emotional Health... A time for adjustment...
Mother and Father Hormones cause mood swings... Talk about feelings... Exercise and relax...

15 Getting Ready For the New Arrival
Maternity/Paternity Leave? Time off to birth & care for Child Care? Parenting Philosophy? Sibling adjustments? Bottle or Breast Feed?

16 Bottle Or Breast? Pros? Cons? Pros? Cons?

17 Getting Ready For the New Arrival
Clothing Needs? Equipment Needs? Baby’s Room?

18 Getting Ready For the New Arrival
Hospital Bills? Postnatal Bills? Health insurance costs? “Costs of Raising a Child”

19 Childbirth Choices Prepared childbirth Labor is… Delivery is…
A coach...

20 Who will deliver the baby?
Obstetrician A doctor who specializes in pregnancy & delivery Medical doctor A person who practices general medicine

21 Midwife Certified Midwife Certified Nurse Midwife
a woman who is "with women“ Focuses on the specific needs of women Empowers women to actively participate in their health care Minimizes unnecessary intervention Certified Midwife Person with special training in care of pregnant woman & uncomplicated delivers Certified Nurse Midwife Registered nurse with advanced training in care of normal, uncomplicated pregnancy & birth

22 Certified Nurse Midwife
Midwife--a woman who is "with women" at birth, practice under a philosophy of care that focuses on the specific needs of women, empowers women to actively participate in their health care, and minimizes unnecessary intervention Certified Midwife an individual educated in the discipline of midwifery, who possesses evidence of certification according to the requirements of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Certified Nurse Midwife an individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery, who possesses evidence of certification according to the requirements of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

23 Where will the baby be born?
At home? At hospital? Parenting classes? Sibling programs? Birthing rooms? Mother’s choices? LDRP? Rooming in?

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25 Birth Plans Environment Procedures & Labor Monitoring Pain relief
Episiotomy Placenta Baby care & feeding Separation Birth Plans


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