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Healthy Pregnancy
The information below will help you understand what you can do to maximize your chances to have a healthy, full term pregnancy. It in no way substitutes for medical advice from your health care provider, but will help you make informed decisions and recognize any risk factors you might have. Click on the topics you would like to read about. You can also download and print any of this information to read later or share with friends.
If you are pregnant and smoke, there are free services that can help you cut down or quit.
Quitting or cutting back is one of the most important things you can do
for your health and the health of your baby.
Please click here to learn more. . .
These free services are also available to others who are not pregnant.
Staying away from other people's cigarette smoke will help protect you and your baby
so ask smokers you know to click here to learn more. . .
Every Week Counts Brochure (PDF) DOWNLOAD
The Facts about Preterm Birth (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
The Short and Long Term Effects of Preterm Birth (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
The Cost of Preterm Birth (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
The Problem With Late Preterm Birth (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
The Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
Infections During Pregnancy and Preterm Birth (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
Induction of Labor and its Effect on Preterm Birth (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
Cesarean Section and its Effects on Preterm Birth (PDF) FACT SHEET HANDOUT
Good Health Before and During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Preterm Birth (PDF) FS1 FS2 HANDOUT1 HANDOUT2
The Premature Brain Card (PDF) DOWNLOAD
Pregnant and a little Overwhelmed?Here’s Help
Smoking in Pregnancy – You can get help to stop
Preparing for Breast Feeding (coming soon)
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