- Regular visits to an OBGYN or midwife
- Eating well and taking prenatal vitamins
- Proper exercise
- Learning about and watching for signs of problems
- Not using drugs, alcohol or smoking any substance
- Checking with the doctor about supplements, either herbal or over the counter.
Planning for the baby includes making decisions about:
- How will you feed your baby (Breastfeeding)
- What type of family planning to use (be sure to visit your doctor between 3 and 8 weeks after you deliver your baby)
- Finding a doctor for your baby
- Learning about health care for your baby
Classes - There are classes about what to expect during pregnancy, how to parent, first aid skills and others useful topics. These classes are free to members. Call 510-747-4577 to learn more.
Baby Steps Mailings - A pregnant member will receive information packets by mail at 12 weeks, 34 weeks and after the baby is born.
Healthy Home Visits - Pregnant members and new parents may receive nursing home visits.
For more resources click on the files below:
11753 BabySteps Dad_EN_B.pdf
11753 BabySteps Dad_EN_C.pdf
Baby Steps Dental_EN.pdf
Baby Steps Depression_EN.pdf
Baby Steps Exercise_EN.pdf
BabySteps Kick_EN.pdf
BabyStepsLabor_EN.pdf
BabyStepsNutrition_EN.pdf
BabyStepsPreterm_EN.pdf
BabyStepsSIDS_EN.pdf
BabyStepsSubstance_EN.pdf
Immunization Program
Click here to learn about immunizations
Breastfeeding Program
Click here to learn about breastfeeding
Smoking Cessation
Drug and Alcohol Use - The Alliance offers counseling and referrals for pregnant women who are smoking or using drugs and alcohol.
Call 510-747-4577 to learn more.
For more resources click on the files below:
11753 BabySteps Dad_EN_B.pdf
11753 BabySteps Dad_EN_C.pdf
Baby Steps Dental_EN.pdf
Baby Steps Depression_EN.pdf
Baby Steps Exercise_EN.pdf
BabySteps Kick_EN.pdf
BabyStepsLabor_EN.pdf
BabyStepsNutrition_EN.pdf
BabyStepsPreterm_EN.pdf
BabyStepsSIDS_EN.pdf
BabyStepsSubstance_EN.pdf
Other Links:
National Health Information Center (Health Finder)
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
