Online curriculum tool for family and consumer sciences teachers

Nutrition and exercise

• Article and video: Overweight and obesity during pregnancy
• Article: 10 steps for getting a healthy pregnancy
• Article: Folic acid before you’re pregnant
• Article: Vitamins and minerals during pregnancy

Medical counseling and testing

• Article: Genetic counseling
• Article: Sexually transmitted infections

Health hazards to avoid

• Article: Smoking during pregnancy
• Article: Marijuana
• Article and video: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy

Pregnancy (9 months)  

Health matters

• Article: The ABCs of a healthy pregnancy
• Article: Getting pregnant

Health and healthy habits

• Article: Vitamins and minerals during pregnancy
• Article: Weight gain during pregnancy
• Article and video: Overweight and obesity during pregnancy
• Article: Stress
• Article: Contractions
• Article: Exercise during pregnancy
• Article: Prenatal care helps keep you and your baby healthy

Preparing for the baby

Childbirth methods

• Article and video: C-section: Medical reasons
• Article: C-section by request
• Article: Inducing labor
• Article: Induction by request
• Article: Why at least 39 weeks is best for your baby 

Labor and delivery  
It’s time

• Article and video: Signs of labor
• Article and video: Stages of labor

Complications of delivery

• Article: Signs and symptoms of preterm labor and what to do

Newborn screening

• Article and video: Recommended newborn screening tests

Bonding with baby

• Article: Newborn care in the delivery room 

Premature birth  
About premature birth

• Article: The serious problem of premature birth
• Article: The emotional toll
• Article: Premature birth report card

Causes

• Article: Premature labor and birth: A serious pregnancy complication

Care

• Article: Continuing medical care
• Article: Getting services for your baby  

• Team Youth

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