WELL
ON YOUR WAY -- A series of publications including . . .
First Trimester:
Off to a Good Start -- Information on baby's growth, eating for two, two
important nutrients, nausea and vomiting, alcohol, smoking, and looking ahead.
Fourth Month:
When Gaining is Good -- Information on baby's growth, maternity wear, time
for dad, twins, and cribs.
Fifth Month:
Decisions, Decisions -- Information on baby's growth, childbirth options,
breast or bottle, circumcision, the baby's doctor, and money.
Sixth Month:
Think About You -- Information on baby's growth, preparing to breastfeed,
sex during pregnancy, preparing other children for baby, toys, and birth defects.
Seventh Month:
Buying For Baby -- Information on baby's growth, car safety seats, nutrition,
child care, and layette.
Eighth Month:
Final Stages -- Information on baby's growth, birthing decisions, postpartum
blues, your new roles as a parent, if you plan to breastfeed, and strollers.
SMART CHOICES: HOW YOUR BABY GROWS -- A series of publications including . .
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The First Trimester
-- This publication provides information on your baby's growth, symptoms and
body changes you may experience, and tips for what you should do to keep you
and your baby healthy during the first trimester of pregnancy.
The Second Trimester
-- This publication provides information on your baby's growth, symptoms and
body changes you may experience, and tips for what you should do to keep you
and your baby healthy during the second trimester of pregnancy.
The Last Trimester
-- This publication provides information on your baby's growth, symptoms and
body changes you may experience, and tips for what you should do to keep you
and your baby healthy during the last trimester of pregnancy.
EAT WISELY
FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY -- This publication looks at the importance of eating
right before and during your pregnancy. It includes information on what you
should eat; the development of the baby from conception to birth; how much weight
you should gain; how the mother's nutrient supply affects the baby; getting
nutrients from vitamins versus food; food cravings; controlling morning sickness;
the dangers of smoking, drinking, and drugs; using salt; caffeine and aspartame;
and the Food Guide Pyramid.
PLANNING
YOUR PREGNANCY AND BIRTH -- This official guide to pregnancy and birth covers
every aspect of pregnancy from preconceptional care, health insurance, and labor
and delivery to getting back into shape, breastfeeding, and childcare options.
Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth is a must-have book for any woman who is pregnant
or considering pregnancy. (SPANISH)
YOU
AND YOUR BABY: PRENATAL CARE, LABOR AND DELIVERY, AND POSTPARTUM CARE --
This American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists booklet encourages
a healthy lifestyle and explains all components of good prenatal care. It includes
information on pregnancy complications, what happens during labor and delivery,
the postpartum period, breastfeeding, and much more, including: Special tests
presented in a simplified chart format, Special tests presented in a simplified
chart format, and A list of 16 common discomforts and helpful suggestions for
relief. (SPANISH)
MARCH OF DIMES -- Foundation
dedicated to helping women have healthy pregnancies and babies. Visit the web
site to obtain numerous resources on pregnancy and prenatal care.
