Preparing for Birth

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Preparing for Birth
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First Signs of Pregnancy

• Missed menstrual period
• Full feeling ache in lower abdomen
• Feeling faint or tired
• Urge to urinate
• Swollen or tender breasts
• Nausea

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Medical Care/Prenatal Care

• Initial Exam
• Blood Pressure
• Medical History
• Measurement of pelvis
• Analysis of urine
• Infection
• Diabetes
• Blood tests
• Anemia
• Rh factor
• Check on immunity to rubella
• Due Date
• Nine months and one week after the first day of
  final period

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Subsequent Doctor Visits

• Monthly until sixth or seventh month
• Twice a month and weekly during final month of
  pregnancy
• Blood pressure
• Urine analysis
• Weight is monitored
• Growth of baby

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Specific Concerns

• Gestational Diabetes
• 24-28th week Glucose tolerance test
• Baby may be unusually large
• Usually controlled by special diet or medication
• Most often goes away after birth of baby

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• Preeclampsia
• High blood pressure
• Protein present in urine
• Moms kidneys working extra hard
• Can prevent baby from getting enough blood which
  provides oxygen and food
• Mom is monitored closely most often bed rest
  and/or medication

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DiscomfortsThese are normal!

• Nausea/vomiting
• Sleepiness
• Heartburn
• Shortness of breath
• Varicose veins
• Muscle cramps in legs
• Lower back pain

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May be serious

• Vaginal Bleeding
• Unusual weight gain or loss
• Excessive thirst
• Pain while urinating or diminished need
• Severe abdominal pain
• Persistent headaches
• Severe vomiting
• Fever
• Increased vaginal mucous
• Swelling/feet, ankles, face, hands
• Blurred vision/dizziness
• Prolonged backache

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Nutrition Needs

• Protein
• Build and repair tissue
• Provide for growth
• Increased amount needed during pregnancy
• Sources
• Meat
• Poultry
• Beans
• Nuts
• Eggs
• Cheese

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Vitamins

• Folic Acid
• One of the B Vitamins
• Research shows it helps prevent Spina Bifida
• Enriched Grains
• Vitamin A
• Proper eye development
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Fortified low fat milk

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Vitamins

• Vitamin D
• Proper development of bones and teeth
• Fortified dairy foods
• Sunshine
• Vitamin C
• Healthy teeth and gums
• Connective tissue of skin bones and organs
• Moms immune system
• Fruits and vegetables

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Minerals

• Iron
• Helps prevent anemia
• Aids in developing babys own blood supply
• Stored in babys liver for use during first
• Dried beans
• Raisins
• Meats
• Leafy greens

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Minerals

• Calcium and Phosphorous
• Work together to keep moms bones and teeth strong
• Build babys bones and teeth
• Sources
• Dairy products

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Carbohydrates

• Provide energy
• Protect protein so it can be used in growth and
  development
• Sources
• Whole grain products
• Fruits
• Starchy vegetables
• Sugars should be eaten sparingly

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Fats

• Provide energy
• Cushion moms vital organs
• Transport certain vitamins so they can be used
  properly
• Sources
• Nuts
• Unsaturated fats
• Olive oil
• Should be eaten sparingly
• Most healthy diets provide plenty of fat

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Pregnant? Eat Smart!

• Sensible and balanced diet
• Adequate nutrition to fetus aids in brain
  development
• 300 more calories daily
• See chart on page 154 Guidelines for Healthy
  Eating

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Nutrition and Pregnant Teens

• Teens bodies have special nutritional needs
• Pregnancy places strain on any body
• Pay extra close attention to all nutritional
  needs
• Teen needs all the nutrients as she grows
• Baby needs nutrients for proper development

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Weight

• Closely monitored by doctor
• 24-30 pounds recommended average
• 1 pound per month for first three months
• 4 6 month about half pound per week
• Too little or too much weight can be harmful to
  fetus

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Preparing for Babys Arrival

• Hopes
• Fears
• Worries
• Joys
• Anxiety
• Parenting tasks
• Communication
• Time Management
• Other children in the family
• Making room for baby
• Baby supplies
• Babys room
• Diapers!

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Bottle or Breast

• Breast
• Best nutrition
• Bond between mom and baby
• May boost brain development
• Reduce allergy risk
• Fewer digestive upsets
• Moms uterus returns to normal size quicker
• Reduce moms risk of ovarian or breast cancer
• Reduce risk of post partum depression
• Convenient
• Free
• Dad cant help with feeding
• Mom always on call
• Baby eats more often
• May conflict with work schedule
• Sometimes painful

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Bottle or Breast

• Bottle
• Allows dad to participate in feeding
• Mom can have a more flexible schedule
• Mom doesnt need to be concerned about diet or
  medications
• Baby eats less often
• Expensive
• Baby doesnt gain natural immunities
• Risk of developing allergies
• May not offer close physical contact for baby

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Budgeting

• Fixed Expenses
• Flexible Expenses
• Make a Plan
• Reducing Expenses

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Crib Safety

• Slats
• 2 3/8 inch apart
• Paint
• No lead paint
• Structure
• Corner posts all the same height
• Sides
• Lowered 9 inches above mattress
• Raised 26 inches above mattress

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Crib Safety

• Latch
• Never broken always latch securely
• Mattress
• Firm fit no gaps
• End Panels
• Avoid babys head, arms and legs from becoming
  caught
• Age
• If pre-ownedcheck all safety features

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Balancing Work And Family

• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Family Medical Leave Act
• Federal Law
• Employers with more than 50 workers must offer 12
  weeks of unpaid leave to new moms and dads

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Childbirth Options

• Prepared Childbirth
• Education
• Conditioning exercises
• Breathing techniques
• Labor
• Process of baby moving out of uterus through
  vagina to be born
• Delivery
• The birth itself

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Childbirth Education Classes

• How baby develops throughout pregnancy
• Warning signs for potential serious problems
• What to expect during labor

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Childbirth Education Classes

• Role of the coach
• Breathing and conditioning techniques to help
  with pain management
• How to make a Birth Plan
• Plan for labor and delivery
• Pain medication plan
• What to expect after the baby is born

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Who Will Deliver the Baby

• Obstetrician
• Family Doctor
• Licensed Midwife

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Where Will the Baby Be Born?

• Hospital
• Alternative Birth Center
• Home?

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