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Prenatal Care

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You’re pregnant, and you have a lot to consider, including car seats, the nursery, baby clothes, and what brand of diapers you want to use. But the most important consideration right now is how you can take the best care of yourself and your developing baby. Your first step is setting up your prenatal care. In this video, we will discuss prenatal care, what you should expect at your prenatal checkups, and why they are so important to keeping you and your baby healthy. Topics include: health conditions • gestational diabetes • blood pressure • OB-GYN • midwife and folic acid. Closed Captioning English Medically Reviewed May 2024

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Your Ultrasound Appointment

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Getting to see your unborn baby on an ultrasound is an exciting and special event for any parent. It’s like unwrapping a wonderful gift as the scanner zooms in on your baby moving and bouncing around in your womb. But, as exciting as it is to see the baby, there is more to an obstetric ultrasound than just a thrill for the parents. Medical providers are also able to track the development, growth, due date, and overall health of an unborn baby. This video will discuss what to expect at an ultrasound appointment and give an incredible glimpse of your unborn baby’s world. Topics include: sound waves • transvaginal • transabdominal • 2D • 3D • gestational sac • ectopic • genetic disorder • nuchal translucency Closed Captioning English Medically reviewed May 2024

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Emotions of Pregnancy

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Pregnancy can be a confusing time when it comes to your emotions. One minute you’re happy and overjoyed, and the next minute you may feel irritable or sad. And then, before you know it, your mood is swinging back the other way! Before you were pregnant, your emotions were likely more even-keeled. But now, look out! They may, at times, leave you feeling like a boat tossed around in a churning sea. Are you crazy? Is something wrong? No. You are pregnant. This video covers the physiological factors behind pregnancy mood swings and emotions, all the other factors that may affect a woman’s thoughts and feelings while she is pregnant, including depression, and survival tips to get a woman through the rough patches. Topics include: hormones • exercise • fluctuations • hCG • progesterone • dizziness • nausea • stress • negative feelings • temperament • depression • sleep • talk • eating. Closed Captioning English/Spanish

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Eating for Two: Pregnancy Nutrition

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Pregnancy can bring strong hunger, cravings, and confusion about what your body really needs. In this lesson, you will learn what “eating for two” actually means, how to manage cravings, and how to build simple, healthy habits that support both you and your growing baby. Topics include: pregnancy • nutrition • eating for two • healthy weight gain • cravings • balanced diet • prenatal health • calories • trimester • baby development • healthy habits • food choices • maternal health • growth • vitamins • protein • fruits • vegetables • pregnancy support • wellness • preparation Closed Captioning in English/Spanish

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Eating for Two: Navigating Nutrition Advice

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In this lesson, you will learn how to make simple, practical choices with your food during pregnancy by understanding how calories and nutrients work together. You will explore how to plan meals, shop wisely, prepare food ahead of time, and manage cravings in a healthy way. This lesson also helps you sort through different nutrition advice so you can make confident decisions that support both you and your growing baby. Topics include: trimester • calorie needs • prenatal health • food safety • pica • baby development • maternal health • decision making • guidance • healthy habits • support • growth • confidence Closed Captioning in English/Spanish

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What is Safe in Pregnancy

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There is so much to consider when you are pregnant. Your entire lifestyle changes! You now must carefully consider what products you use when cleaning your home, what foods you eat, and whether you should have that morning cup-o’-joe! You may even have some habits that will have to change or activities you will have to put on hold. In this video, we will discuss what things are safe and what aren’t to help you have a healthy pregnancy. Topics include: diet • processed foods • dieting • wash hands • food care • foods to avoid • unsafe foods • smoked seafood • pate • unpasteurized dairy • fish • mercury • herbs • sprouts • pica • vitamins • unsafe herbs • saw palmetto • golden seal • dong quai • ephedra • yohimbe • pay d’arco • passion flower • black cohosh • blue cohosh • roman chamomile • pennyroyal • water • coffee • alcohol • caffeine • sugar • artificial sweeteners • exercise • hair dye • hot tubs • traveling • driving safety • cleaning products • cat litter • drugs • smoking. Closed Captioning English Medically Reviewed May 2024

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Bonding with Your Unborn Baby

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From conception to birth, your baby embarks on an incredible nine-month journey. She is developing and growing from her own genetic blueprints. Even though you haven’t met her yet, you can start bonding with her while she is still growing in your womb. Learn about her incredible journey and how you and she are connected and explore the incredible masterpiece that is your son or daughter. Topics include: • pregnancy • conception • first trimester • fetal development • second trimester • third trimester • connection • bonding • ultrasound • unborn baby. Closed Captioning English Medically Reviewed May 2024

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Your Unborn Baby's Secret World

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As recently as twenty-five years ago, we thought unborn babies were unaware of anything outside the womb. Since then, though, science has gained a better understanding of your unborn baby’s secret world. That secret place inside, where your unborn baby resides, is not a deep, dark cave where they are hidden away awaiting birth. Far from it. Your womb is their classroom, where there begins a lifetime of learning, sampling, accepting, and rejecting—in short, the process of growing that will continue throughout life, from conception on. Topics include : growth in womb, interaction, sensory development, first trimester, second trimester, third trimester, baby’s development, movement, learning in womb, stress, eating healthy, rest, and exercise. Closed Captioning English

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Big Belly Mom Hacks

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Everyone may seem like an expert when it comes to your pregnancy. Friends, family, and even strangers may offer advice as you experience the changes that come with your pregnancy. Even when this advice comes from well-meaning friends and family, it is important to make sure it is good advice before you follow it. In this video, we will talk about how to overcome some of the more usual challenges and discomforts with some mom-tried-and-approved tips. Topics include: second trimester • third trimester • hacks • clothes • stretchy pants • waistband extenders • DIY elastic waistbands • tops • DIY tunic • belly bands • DIY belly band • bra extender • sports bra • secondhand clothes • nausea hacks • crackers • ginger • lemon • smoothie • DIY ginger syrup • headache hacks • tendon pain hacks • rest • decaf • yoga • meditation • water • massage • varicose vein hacks • weight • propping up feet • swelling feet hacks • skincare hacks • stretch mark hacks • acne hacks • sleep hacks. Closed Captioning English

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At Risk Pregnancy

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There is risk in everything we do in life, including starting a family. Most pregnancies progress just fine, but sometimes along the way, complications can arise. It’s scary when this happens. In this video, we will look at the different medical conditions that can affect your pregnancy or your health, what to do if you experience concerning symptoms, what symptoms you should always see your medical provider about, and how to get through any complications. In the end, all we want is a healthy baby and a healthy you. Topics include: second trimester • third trimester • scary pregnancy news • asthma • diabetes • high blood pressure • STDs • depression • thyroid disease • gestational diabetes • placenta previa • preeclampsia. Closed Captioning English Medically Reviewed May 2024

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Expecting Twins & More

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Do you remember the moment? The one when you discovered you were having twins . . . or more? You might have been joyful, shocked, and then a little scared. There is a lot of work involved in bringing one baby home for the first time, but what if you’re bringing home two . . . or three? Are there things you need to do in your pregnancy with twins that you don’t do when you’re having just one baby, and how do you prepare for bringing home more than one newborn? We’ll talk about all this and more in Preparing for Twins or More! Twins are one thing, but what if you have more?! Handling that many newborn babies at one time can be tough and scary, but here are some ways you can prepare yourself during and after pregnancy to make bringing home your little ones that much easier! Topics include: • twins • multiples • ultrasound • diet and exercise • labor and delivery • enlist helpers • preterm labor • preeclampsia • gestational diabetes • morning sickness • pregnancy hormones • pregnancy-induced hypertension. Closed Captioning English/Spanish

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Smoking and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

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From the time you find out you’re pregnant, you want to give your baby the best start in life. However, unhealthy lifestyle choices and addictions can have a serious impact on the growth and development of your unborn baby. This impact can sometimes happen before you even know you’re pregnant. It’s hard to imagine how everything you put in your body—whether it’s inhaled or swallowed—can affect her! Changing lifestyle habits and overcoming addictions is tough, and it takes strength, perseverance, and often outside help. This video will cover the effects of smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy. It will cover how these activities affect your developing baby, your pregnancy, and you. It will also cover some of the long-term, developmental issues your child may face after exposure to these harmful chemicals. This video will offer tips on how to successfully quit smoking and drinking. Topics Included: first trimester • second trimester • third trimester • smoking • alcohol use • drugs • addiction • risk to baby • SIDS • stillborn • premature birth • birth defects • lung damage • e-cigarettes • secondhand smoke • third-hand smoke • quitting • fetal alcohol spectrum disorder • fetal alcohol syndrome • Closed Captioning English

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Drug Use During Pregnancy

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During pregnancy, knowing how drugs affect you is vital. Beware of unreliable online info. Safely manage OTC meds and caffeine. Be cautious with prescriptions, avoid abuse, and steer clear of illicit drugs. NAS risks exist. State laws protect moms and babies. Trust your healthcare provider, as you're "treating for two. Topics include: • drugs • addiction • risk to baby OTC drugs • caffeine • illicit drugs • marijuana • cocaine • methamphetamine • meth • heroin • Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) Closed Captioning in English/Spanish

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BrightBaby: The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Your Baby

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Please Note: Homework video is the same as the main video due to length. The choices you make during pregnancy have a lasting impact on your baby’s health and future. In this video, Bright Baby shares why alcohol and drug use—both illegal and certain prescription medications—can be harmful during pregnancy, and encourages moms-to-be to make healthy choices for the months ahead. With honesty and care, this message reminds every mom that the sacrifices made now give her baby the best start in life. Here is the link to download: Download

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BrightBaby: Pregnancy Emotions and What to do About Them

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Please Note: Homework video is the same as the main video due to length. Pregnancy is a journey filled with emotional ups and downs—often driven by powerful hormonal changes. In this video, we look at why emotions can feel so intense during pregnancy, offer practical tips to help you manage them, and talk about the importance of seeking support when you need it. With the right care for yourself, you can navigate this season with more peace and confidence. As our gift to you, BrightBaby lessons are free for you to use on your social media. Here is the link to download: Download

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BrightBaby: The Effects of Smoking and Vaping Nicotine When You're Pregnant

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Please Note: Homework video is the same as the main video due to length. Smoking, vaping, and other forms of nicotine use can have serious, lasting effects on a baby’s health during pregnancy. In this video, Bright Baby explains the risks, from reduced oxygen supply to increased chances of SIDS, premature birth, and birth defects. With encouragement and practical next steps, this message urges moms-to-be to quit for their own health and their baby’s future—and reminds them that support is available to make it possible. As our gift to you, BrightBaby lessons are free for you to use on your social media. Here is the link to download: Download