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UNC Pregnancy\/Prenatal Materials<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nUNC Obstetric Care Divisions- Contact Information<\/span>
\nContact Information for UNC OBGYN (School of Medicine affiliated) locations, when to call your provider, and when to report to Labor and Delivery.
\nCaring-For-You-and-Your-Baby-10-2024<\/a>
\nCaring for you and your baby- Spanish<\/a><\/strong> <\/div>\nMarch of Dimes- My 9 Months: My guide to a healthy pregnancy<\/span>
\n<\/b>Complete prenatal education booklet to be used throughout your pregnancy.
\n*A paper copy will be provided at your New OB appointment.<\/em>
\nMy 9 Months- English<\/a>
\n<\/b>My 9 Months- Spanish <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\nReady Set Baby<\/span>
\nEducational resource intended for all pregnant individuals written with a U.S. context for prenatal breastfeeding.
\n*This will be provided to you at your New OB visit and discussed throughout your pregnancy.<\/em>
\nReady Set Baby Website<\/a><\/strong>
\nEnglish Packet<\/a><\/strong>
\nSpanish Packet<\/a> <\/strong><\/div>\nInduction of labor education handout<\/span>
\nInduction of labor education handout- English<\/a>
\nInduction of labor education handout- Spanish<\/a> <\/div>\nChoices in Childbirth<\/span>
\n<\/b>Choices in Childbirth- <\/span><\/b><\/a>videos with interactive tools that can be viewed by trimester, postpartum, topic or chapter – you choose your path for exploring.
\n*Available in English and Spanish.<\/em> <\/div>\nSafe Supplements in Pregnancy<\/span>
\nMedications that are safe to take in pregnancy for common symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, constipation, hemorrhoids, cold symptoms and headache
\n<\/b>Safe Supplements in Pregnancy handout- English<\/b><\/a>
\n<\/b>Safe Supplements in Pregnancy handout- Spanish<\/a><\/strong> <\/div>\nPayment for your Pregnancy at UNC<\/span>
\nWhat to expect to pay for your pregnancy care and delivery at UNC.
\nFor UNC Patients:<\/strong>
\nFINAL_Payment for your pregnancy_UNC OBGYN Patient 3_24_25<\/a>
\nFINAL_Payment for your pregnancy_UNC Patient 3_24_25_Spanish<\/a>
\nFor Non-UNC Patients:<\/strong>
\nFINAL_Payment for your pregnancy_Non-UNC OBGYN Patients 3_24_25<\/a>
\nFINAL_Payment for your pregnancy_Non-UNC Patients 3_24_25 Spanish<\/a> <\/div>\n

UNC Hospital Prenatal Resources<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nVirtual Tour of UNC Women's Hospital<\/span>
\nUNC Medical Center Labor & Delivery Information <\/a><\/strong><\/div>\nClasses offered through UNC<\/span>
\nVirtual and in-person options<\/a><\/strong> – click the Class Calendar to register <\/div>\nBreastfeeding Support at UNC<\/span>
\nFree Zoom prenatal breastfeeding education classes<\/a><\/strong> schedule taught by lactation specialists <\/div>\nUNC Group Prenatal Care Program Information<\/span>
\nUNC CenteringPregnancy\u00ae Information <\/b><\/a><\/div>\nPatient Education Material by Topic Area<\/span>
\nMombaby.org\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

Genetic Screening in Pregnancy<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nPrenatal Screening Options: Choosing the right option for you<\/span>
\n5 minute video<\/a><\/strong> explaining prenatal screening options and how to choose\/things to consider <\/div>\nFrequently Asked Questions about Prenatal Genetic Screening Tests<\/span>
\nThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\nPrenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening Information<\/span>

\n<\/span>Informational page from MedlinePlus<\/a><\/strong> explaining the prenatal cell-free DNA Screening along with other related genetic tests <\/div>\n

Nutrition<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nMyplate.org- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding<\/span>
\nNutritional pregnancy\/breastfeeding resources and plan for eating healthy<\/a><\/strong>, plan for how many calories needed, supplements and safe food choices along with multiple educational reference pages in the resources section.\u00a0<\/div>\n

Anemia- Low iron<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nInformation on Anemia and Prevention Tips<\/span>
\nIron Deficiency Anemia is common in pregnancy where your body does not have enough healthy blood cells because of low iron.
\nHandout- English<\/a><\/strong>
\nHandout- Spanish\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\nInformation on Iron Deficiency: Nutrition<\/span>
\nFoods that have a lot of iron – especially important to include in diet if you have anemia in pregnancy due to low iron in your body.
\nHandout- English<\/a><\/strong>
\nHandout- Spanish\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\nIron Supplements<\/span>
\nIron Supplements if you have been diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia
\nHandout- English<\/a><\/strong>
\nHandout- Spanish\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

Preeclampsia- High Blood Pressure<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nInformation on Preeclampsia Symptoms<\/span>
\nPreeclampsia Flyer (English & Spanish)<\/strong><\/a> explains symptoms of high blood pressure and when you need to call your provider.
\n*Internally created by clinical subject matter experts.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nPreeclampsia Foundation<\/span>
\nPreeclampsia Information website<\/a> <\/strong>with educational information on signs, symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment options.
\nAsk About Aspirin Handout- English<\/strong><\/a>
\nAsk About Aspirin Handout- Spanish<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/div>\n

Vaccines during Pregnancy<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\n2024 Vaccines During Pregnancy<\/span>
\nVaccines During Pregnancy (1)<\/a> <\/div>\nRSV Vaccine<\/span>
\nPregnant people should get a single dose of the RSV vaccine at 32-36 weeks of pregnancy during September-January.
\nAbrysvo by Pfizer’s informational page<\/a>
\nCDC Vaccine Information Statement<\/a> <\/strong><\/div>\nCOVID-19 Vaccine<\/span>
\nPregnancy in a Pandemic: Conversations on COVID-19<\/strong><\/a> educational video created by our Maternal Fetal Medicine team explaining why it is so important to get your Covid vaccine in pregnancy. <\/div>\n

Pregnancy\/Prenatal Resources<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nWhat to pack for delivery<\/span>
\nBirth Bag Information-<\/b><\/a> what to bring to L&D when its time.
\n*Created by the UNC Midwifery team.<\/em> <\/div>\nInfant car seat information<\/span>
\nInfant Car Seat Information-<\/a> f<\/span><\/b>inding places that will check installation is correct, recalls, etc. <\/div>\nDurham County Resources<\/span>
\nWelcomebaby.org-\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>parenting classes, car seat safety classes, giving closet Cribs for Kids.
\nContact number: 919-560-7150\u00a0<\/div>\nPregnancy\/Prenatal Support<\/span>
\nKellymom- <\/a><\/strong>articles on parenting, breastfeeding, health and nutrition\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nurtured Nest<\/b>–<\/a> prenatal, birthing, breastfeeding classes<\/p>\n

The Triangle Parents of Multiples-<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>a Raleigh based support organization for families with multiples.
\n*Each member must be a parent or guardian of multiples, or have had a multiple pregnancy.<\/em><\/p>\n

Medications safe in breastfeeding resources-<\/a> <\/strong>Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) is a database that contains information on drugs that breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.
\n*Includes information on the levels of substances in breast milk and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Postpartum & Mental Health Support<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nPostpartum & Mental Health Support<\/span>
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March Of Dimes: Understand Your Feelings After Giving Birth- In English & Spanish<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

NC Maternal Mental Health (NC MATTERS)-<\/a><\/b> list of resources & links for pregnancy and postpartum including mental health resources, support groups, books, financial assistance programs, infant care\/parenting, etc.<\/p>\n

Postpartum Support International (PSI)-<\/span><\/b><\/a> a confidential helpline that provides basic information, support, and resources for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
\n*Call or text 24\/7 – English: 800-944-4773 or text en Espa\u00f1ol: 971-2037773<\/em><\/p>\n

New Mom Health- 4th Trimester Project-<\/a><\/strong> new mom health resources: healing process, sex\/contraception, breast care, emotions\/hormones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

NC Department of Health and Human Services<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\nWomen, Infants, and Children (WIC) Resources<\/span>
\nNCDHHS WIC County Directory-<\/a><\/b>\u00a0c<\/b>lick on your county to determine WIC services available near you.<\/p>\n