PRENATAL CARE

WHAT IS PRENATAL CARE?

• It's the medical & nursing care before & during pregnancy
• This is important because it reduces the chances to have serious problems
• A mother should start before pregnancy to set the future for the baby

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

• A mother gains 30lbs within 9 months of pregnancy
• She should have a nutritous foods like lean fish, fruits, vegetables, etc
• Excercises that she could do are yoga, jog, stretches, walks, etc
• Exercises that she shouldn't do are running relays, climb, etc

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

• Causes your baby to have nervous system problems,
• Have deformed facial features (long upper lip, etc),
• Have mental retardation problems,
• Children have attention deficits, poor judgements, etc,
• Midline structures of the face and brain are deficit

DANGERS OF SMOKING

• Pregnant women should never smoke
• Talk to your doctor if you've smoked before
• Effects include:
• Breathing difficulties, low birth weight, stress, and is able to get SIDs

ILLEGAL DRUG USE

• Smoking makes a higher percentage of having a miscarriage
• The placenta can separate from the womb and may cause bleeding
• Cause prmature birth, SIDs, and cleft lip
• Causes the baby to have hypertension, jitters, excess crying, respiratory issues

MEDICAL COST

• Cost for normal delivery is $3,500
• Cost for c-section is $4,000
• Cost for OB/GYN is $

COST FOR BABY HOSPITALITY

• 24hrs = $600 - $1,200
• 2 days = $1,200 - $1,500
• 3 days = $1,500 - $2,200

BIRTHING OPTIONS

• Hospital
• Birthing Center
• Mid-wife

HOSPITAL PROS & CONS

• Pro: able to handle emergencies that arise during birth
• Pro: women can take pain relievers during labor
• Con: don't have the "home" feeling

BIRTHING CENTER PROS & CONS

• Pro: more home-like than hospital
• Pro: allows water births
• Con: women shouldn't try this if they're at high risk

MID-WIFE PROS & CONS

• Pro: delivers at home
• Pro: build a relationship with them
• Pro: takes care of you and the baby
• Con: don't have pain relievers