ETR 2021 Health Promotion Catalog

Pregnancy

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Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to have a healthy birth

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During my third month, I heard my baby’s heartbeat!

Pregnancy Facts + Comprehensive overview details body changes and blood to see if you’ve had rubella (German measles). If you get rubella during pregnancy, it can cause problems for your baby.

to show a picture of the baby. It may be done if the baby seems too small or too large, or if you have bleeding or other problems. • Alpha Fetal Protein test for problems with the baby’s brain, spine and stomach. It’s done between weeks 15 and 18. • Group B strep test from your vagina and rectum. Untreated group B strep can cause pneumonia or meningitis in your baby.

cervix. Some cells will be taken from your cervix and checked to make sure they’re normal.

• Pap test checks for cancer of the

checks your

type and checks whether your blood is Rh positive or negative. If you’re Rh negative you’ll need a special shot at 7 months or right after the baby is born. • Rubella titer test

checks cells

gonorrhea and chlamydia.

• STD tests check for syphilis,

have hepatitis B. If you do, your baby can get a vaccine within 12 hours of birth. This will greatly reduce the chance your baby will get Hepatitis B. causes AIDS. If you have HIV, you can take medicine to greatly reduce the chance of passing it to your baby.

how the baby grows in each trimester + Offers tips for a healthy pregnancy • Hematocrit or hemoglobin test checks how many red blood cells you have. These cells carry oxygen to your baby. This test is done again in your seventh month.

checks

• HIV test checks for the virus that

• Blood type test shows your blood

• Hepatitis test checks to see if you

• Ultrasound uses sound waves

Tests Done at Your First Visit

+ Covers ways to ease common pregnancy conditions + Folds out to a chart that illustrates stages of fetal development Large-Format Pamphlet English #183 Spanish #R737 You’ll answer questions health, the baby’s father’s health and your family’s health. You’ll be asked the date of your last period and about any other pregnancies. You’ll have a checkup. will weigh you and take your blood pressure. He or she will check your heart, lungs, breasts, belly and the area around your vagina. You’ll have a pelvic exam. provider will check your cervix (the bottom part of your uterus). This is to see how far along your pregnancy is.

You May Have

Other Tests

Your can be checked. Sugar, protein, bacteria or blood in your urine can be a sign of problems. This is done at every visit. • Your blood pressure will be need other tests to find out what the problem is.

checked. If it gets too high, you may

before each visit.

Your

Your provider blood sample will be taken and used for several tests. You’ll have a urine test and a Pap test. You may have a TB test and tests for sexually transmitted disease (STD), including HIV. You’ll learn your due date. provider will talk to you about how to have a healthy pregnancy. This is a good time to ask questions.

write down your questions

You may want to

so your urine • You’ll be asked about your health and any concerns. any changes or anything you’re worried about. • Your tummy will be measured check the size of your uterus. This shows how your baby is growing.

your baby is growing. • You’ll urinate in a cup

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A small What to Expect at Later Visits • You’ll be weighed at every visit. The right amount of weight gain shows that you’re eating well and

You’ll have some tests.

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about your

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Prenatal Care

What Is Prenatal Care?

Danger Signs Call your health care provider if you have: • Bleeding from the vagina. • Swelling of your face and hands. • Bad pain in your abdomen. • A fever over 100 degrees. • Burning when you urinate. • Decreased fetal movement or fewer than 10 kicks in 2 hours after the 28th week. • Vomiting or diarrhea that lasts more than 24 hours. • Fluid leaking from your vagina. • Pain or pressure in your belly or back that gets stronger over several hours. • Bad headaches. • Blurry eyesight.

Prenatal care is the health care you get when you’re pregnant. You can get prenatal care from a doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. Another name for all these people is “health care provider.” Checkups should start as soon as you think you might be pregnant: • In your first 6 months, you’ll usually get a checkup once a month. • In months 7 and 8, you’ll go twice a month. • In your last month, you’ll go every week.

There are many reasons to get prenatal care.

Prenatal Care + Gives a thorough overview of prenatal care + Discusses why it’s so critical + Covers nutrition and danger signs that require immediate medical attention Large-Format Pamphlet English #087 Spanish #033

• Your provider can check your health and take care of any problems before they become serious. • Your provider can make sure your baby is growing well. • Some important tests are done while you’re pregnant to check your health and your baby’s health. • Prenatal visits give you a chance to ask questions and to learn about your pregnancy. You can get prenatal care from many places: • the public health department • county hospitals • family planning clinics • a private doctor If you don’t know where to go, call your local public health department for help.

I know it’s important to get prenatal care to keep my baby and me healthy.

Professional models were used in all photos. This brochure is not intended as a substitute for your health professional’s opinion or care. Written by Jane Hiatt. Reviewed 2019. Revised 2006. © 1991 ETR. All rights reserved. It is a violation of U.S. copyright law to reproduce any portion of this publication. Title No. 087 [19-0430]

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Trimester Series This series covers all the stages of pregnancy. Each pamphlet includes: + Fetal development in that trimester + Relief from common conditions + Warning signs to watch for + Common emotional experiences 1st Trimester Pamphlet #R327

2nd Trimester Pamphlet #R328 3rd Trimester Pamphlet #R329

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