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Healthy PregnanciesAll pregnant parents in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine are eligible for visits and information from our trained Maternal and Child Health staff. Ask you medical provider to referrer your to our agency. First Time Parents in Big Stone and Yellow Medicine counties are also invited to participate in a program of home visiting called Supporting Hands Nurse Family Partnership. www.nursefamilypartnership.orgThere are some important things every woman should know if you are pregnant or thinking about being pregnant. Get early and regular prenatal care. Contact your health care provider as soon as you think you may be pregnant. Contact the Countryside Public Health Maternal Child Health nurse to receive important information on healthy pregnancies. Nurse@countryside.co.swift.mn.us Medical Assistance for Pregnant Women Pregnant women who do not have insurance or who have limited coverage, may be eligible for Medical Assistance for Pregnant Women (MAPW). Applications are available at your county Family Services office, Countryside Public Health or online at: Medical Assistance Information Expectant Parent Classes are offered in the five counties. Find one close to you: EPC Class Schedule 
Healthy Pregnancy Guidelines
WIC WIC may help you get the food you and your baby require. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a Federal program offering nutritional education, vouchers for food for participants and information on other ways to keep you and your little ones healthy. Learn the signs of pre-term labor About 12 percent of births (1 in 8) in the United States are preterm. Babies who are born preterm are at higher risk of needing hospitalization, having long-term health problems and of dying than babies born at the right time. What should you know about the signs and symptoms of preterm labor? How would preterm labor be treated? Safety Tips Preparing the Nursery Every new mother wants to keep her little one safe. Be sure to childproof the house. Encourage everyone who will be around the baby to stop smoking. You may be able to use gently used furniture or equipment. Cribs should have slates placed only 2 3/8 inches apart. Some equipment that was used in the past has been judged as hazardous and you should not use mobile baby walkers or swings that hang from door frames. For other information on needed supplies and safety and recall information, visit these sites:
Car Seats You should also plan to get an approved car seat. The convertible seats are a good approach as they can also be used as your child grows. Reliable information can be found at this site: http://www.carseatsmadesimple.org Your insurance may provide vouchers for car seats, so contact them before you purchase a car seat. Countryside Public health has trained car seat technicians to help you place the car seat correctly. Call or email us for more information or an appointment to check out your car seat. Nurse@countryside.co.swift.mn.us Healthy Homes As you prepare for you baby’s arrival make sure your home is safe and provides a healthy environment. |
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