Baby's Almost Here. Managing Risks as You Approach Delivery

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This video will illustrate the importance of prenatal education in reaching the full 40 weeks of pregnancy. It will explain the importance of maintaining a proper diet and nutrition; avoiding alcohol, drugs, and cigarette smoke; and controlling weight gain during pregnancy. It will provide guidance on natural, spontaneous labor that includes getting regular prenatal checks, knowing warning signs to watch for, and understanding the optimal window for brain and respiratory development. In addition, the program will discuss the dangers of using medications to induce labor, including long-term difficulties for children who are born pre-term, encouraging women to accept help and try to enjoy their pregnancies.

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3 min 52 sec

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