Genesee County Health Department
630 South Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502 Telephone: (810) 257-3612
Fax: (810) 257-3147
Website: http://www.gchd.us/
This curriculum for expectant parents enrolled in Healthy Start presents information about pregnancy and childbirth. The curriculum provides information for parents under the following categories: (1) taking care of yourself (easing discomfort, physical changes during pregnancy, depression, food and nutrition, stress, physical activity, care after birth, and family planning), (2) taking care of your infant ( physical development, premature infants, feeding, brain development, bonding, developmental milestones, baby care, crying, and oral health), (3) medical issues (infection and sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and drug use during pregnancy, low birthweight, and shaken baby syndrome), and (4) safety (domestic abuse and violence, mildew and mold, fire safety, home safety, safe sleep, day care, and care safety). A brochure, a guide to services, and two newsletter issues are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Keywords: Healthy Start, Curricula, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Consumer education materials, Depression, Nutrition, Physical activity, Family planning, Infant health, Infant development, Oral health, Bonding, Prematurity, Crying, Infection, Sexually transmitted diseases, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug use during pregnancy, Low birthweight, Shaken baby syndrome
