Guidelines for pregnancy planning, prenatal care and preparation for labor and delivery. For anyone thinking of becoming a parent or anyone already pregnant. 6-page laminated guide includes: • thinking about becoming a parent • being sure you are pregnant • initial teaching about pregnancy • substance use • prenatal care • what to expect at the next visits • what happens to a woman's body • what happens to the fetus • other special assessments & care • danger signs & symptoms • some common complaints & how to avoid them • what happens to a woman's feelings & sexuality • sexual expression • daily self-care • preparing for the baby • preparing for the unexpected • what to take to the hospital • changes that may herald labor • recognizing true labor
