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´óÏó´«Ã½ Pregnancy/Prenatal Materials

´óÏó´«Ã½ Obstetric Care Divisions- Contact Information
Contact Information for ´óÏó´«Ã½ OBGYN (School of Medicine affiliated) locations, when to call your provider, and when to report to Labor and Delivery.
Caring-For-You-and-Your-Baby-10-2024
Caring for you and your baby- Spanish
March of Dimes- My 9 Months: My guide to a healthy pregnancy
Complete prenatal education booklet to be used throughout your pregnancy.
*A paper copy will be provided at your New OB appointment.

Ready Set Baby
Educational resource intended for all pregnant individuals written with a U.S. context for prenatal breastfeeding.
*This will be provided to you at your New OB visit and discussed throughout your pregnancy.

English Packet
Spanish Packet
Induction of labor education handout Choices in Childbirth
videos with interactive tools that can be viewed by trimester, postpartum, topic or chapter – you choose your path for exploring.
*Available in English and Spanish.
Safe Supplements in Pregnancy
Medications that are safe to take in pregnancy for common symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, constipation, hemorrhoids, cold symptoms and headache
Safe Supplements in Pregnancy handout- English
Safe Supplements in Pregnancy handout- Spanish
Payment for your Pregnancy at ´óÏó´«Ã½
What to expect to pay for your pregnancy care and delivery at ´óÏó´«Ã½
Payment for your Pregnancy at ´óÏó´«Ã½

´óÏó´«Ã½ Hospital Prenatal Resources

Virtual Tour of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Women's Hospital
Classes offered through ´óÏó´«Ã½
– click the Class Calendar to register
Breastfeeding Support at ´óÏó´«Ã½
schedule taught by lactation specialists
´óÏó´«Ã½ Group Prenatal Care Program Information Patient Education Material by Topic Area

Genetic Screening in Pregnancy

Prenatal Screening Options: Choosing the right option for you
explaining prenatal screening options and how to choose/things to consider
Frequently Asked Questions about Prenatal Genetic Screening Tests
Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening Information

explaining the prenatal cell-free DNA Screening along with other related genetic tests

Nutrition

Myplate.org- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
, plan for how many calories needed, supplements and safe food choices along with multiple educational reference pages in the resources section.Ìý

Anemia- Low iron

Information on Anemia and Prevention Tips
Iron Deficiency Anemia is common in pregnancy where your body does not have enough healthy blood cells because of low iron.
Handout- English

Handout- SpanishÌý
Information on Iron Deficiency: Nutrition
Foods that have a lot of iron – especially important to include in diet if you have anemia in pregnancy due to low iron in your body.
Handout- English
Handout- SpanishÌý
Iron Supplements
Iron Supplements if you have been diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Handout- English
Handout- SpanishÌý

Preeclampsia- High Blood Pressure

Information on Preeclampsia Symptoms
Preeclampsia Flyer (English & Spanish) explains symptoms of high blood pressure and when you need to call your provider.
*Internally created by clinical subject matter experts.Ìý
Preeclampsia Foundation
with educational information on signs, symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment options.
Ask About Aspirin Handout- English
Ask About Aspirin Handout- SpanishÌý

Vaccines during Pregnancy

2024 Vaccines During Pregnancy RSV Vaccine
Pregnant people should get a single dose of the RSV vaccine at 32-36 weeks of pregnancy during September-January.

COVID-19 Vaccine
educational video created by our Maternal Fetal Medicine team explaining why it is so important to get your Covid vaccine in pregnancy.

Pregnancy/Prenatal Resources

What to pack for delivery
Birth Bag Information- what to bring to L&D when its time.
*Created by the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Midwifery team.
Infant car seat information
finding places that will check installation is correct, recalls, etc.
Durham County Resources
parenting classes, car seat safety classes, giving closet Cribs for Kids.
Contact number: 919-560-7150Ìý
Pregnancy/Prenatal Support
articles on parenting, breastfeeding, health and nutritionÌý

prenatal, birthing, breastfeeding classes

Ìýa Raleigh based support organization for families with multiples.
*Each member must be a parent or guardian of multiples, or have had a multiple pregnancy.

Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) is a database that contains information on drugs that breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.
*Includes information on the levels of substances in breast milk and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant.

Postpartum & Mental Health Support

Postpartum & Mental Health Support

March Of Dimes: Understand Your Feelings After Giving Birth- In English & Spanish

NC Maternal Mental Health (NC MATTERS)- list of resources & links for pregnancy and postpartum including mental health resources, support groups, books, financial assistance programs, infant care/parenting, etc.

a confidential helpline that provides basic information, support, and resources for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
*Call or text 24/7 – English: 800-944-4773 or text en Español: 971-2037773

new mom health resources: healing process, sex/contraception, breast care, emotions/hormones.

NC Department of Health and Human Services

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Resources
Ìýclick on your county to determine WIC services available near you.

available in English and Spanish

  • General Nutrition Education
  • Healthy Recipe Resources for WIC
  • Infant Nutrition Education
  • Nutrition Education for Childcare Providers
  • Preconception, Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition Education
  • Preschool Nutrition Education
  • Nutritional Resources