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This entry is brought to you by Pamela Lorenzo MSW, Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor with the Nurturing Families Network. www.VNASCC.org
Thinking about having a baby? If you are then it is important to begin preparing your body (and yourself) now!
Preconception care is equally as important as prenatal care. Many heath care providers recommend if you are thinking about getting pregnant that you schedule an appointment to discuss preconception health. There are many steps woman can take before becoming pregnant to reduce the risk of nay prenatal problems. Taking Folic Acid, for example, is recommended for any woman of childbearing age. The right amount of folic acid can help to prevent certain types of birth defects. A thorough preconception physical is also important as well as assuring you have had the appropriate vaccinations such as rubella. Blood work will also be done to test for immunity to chicken pox.
Prenatal care begins at conception. Things such as diet, physical activity, medications, smoking, and environmental factors cam all affect your pregnancy. That it why it is important to maintain a consistent prenatal care schedule with your medical provider. Prenatal care is more than just health care. It also includes education and counseling about how to handle various aspects of your pregnancy, what to expect from the birth itself and basic skills about caring for your baby. Remember that prenatal care doesn’t just monitor your health but also the health of your baby. The baby’s heartbeat is monitored as well as his/her growth. Women who see their medical provider regularly during pregnancy end up having healthier babies in general.
This entry is brought to you by Pamela Lorenzo MSW, Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor with the Nurturing Families Network. www.VNASCC.org
Thinking about having a baby? If you are then it is important to begin preparing your body (and yourself) now!
Preconception care is equally as important as prenatal care. Many heath care providers recommend if you are thinking about getting pregnant that you schedule an appointment to discuss preconception health. There are many steps woman can take before becoming pregnant to reduce the risk of nay prenatal problems. Taking Folic Acid, for example, is recommended for any woman of childbearing age. The right amount of folic acid can help to prevent certain types of birth defects. A thorough preconception physical is also important as well as assuring you have had the appropriate vaccinations such as rubella. Blood work will also be done to test for immunity to chicken pox.
Prenatal care begins at conception. Things such as diet, physical activity, medications, smoking, and environmental factors cam all affect your pregnancy. That it why it is important to maintain a consistent prenatal care schedule with your medical provider. Prenatal care is more than just health care. It also includes education and counseling about how to handle various aspects of your pregnancy, what to expect from the birth itself and basic skills about caring for your baby. Remember that prenatal care doesn’t just monitor your health but also the health of your baby. The baby’s heartbeat is monitored as well as his/her growth. Women who see their medical provider regularly during pregnancy end up having healthier babies in general.
A large part of your care revolves around your diet. Healthy eating is necessary and now is the time to get your calories from nutritious foods such as lean meats, whole grain breads, fruits and vegetables. A pregnant woman needs more essential nutrients such as calcium and iron. You should eat sweets and fats sparingly. Prenatal vitamins are an essential part of your prenatal care. Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt are also important in your diet. Remember the foods you eat are the main source of nutrients for your baby.
A pregnancy calendar can aid in monitoring you and your baby’s growth as well as give you nutritional and diet information during each week of your pregnancy. You can download a calendar from www. pregnancy-calendars.net.
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A pregnancy calendar can aid in monitoring you and your baby’s growth as well as give you nutritional and diet information during each week of your pregnancy. You can download a calendar from www. pregnancy-calendars.net.
Enter our competition for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Walmart! Have you seen billboards in Derby from the Derby Early Childhood Council? Have you seen our flyers at events or at providers around town? If so finish the following sentence and email your answer to myfirst8@yahoo.com
Healthy Women Make....
Entries need to be in by October 14th. Check our Facebook page for updates and clues over the next two weeks.
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