Table of Contents

  1. INTRODUCTION
    1. A. A HEALTHY BEGINNING
      1. a. The First Prenatal Visit
      2. b. Other Prenatal Visits
      3. c. Major and Minor Concerns
      4. Test Your Knowledge
    2. B. HEALTHY CHOICES
      1. a. Diet
      2. b. Dental Care
      3. c. Cigarettes
      4. 1. The Dangers of Cigarettes
      5. Test Your Knowledge
      6. 2. How to Avoid Smoke
      7. d. Alcohol
      8. e. Medication
      9. f. Drugs
      10. g. Caffeine
      11. h. Infection and Illness
      12. i. Travels and Trips
      13. 1. Travelling by Car
      14. 2. Travelling by Plane
      15. 3. Mandatory Vaccination
      16. j. The Hazards in Your Environment
      17. k. Pregnancy and Work
      18. 1. Strenuous Work During Pregnancy
      19. 2. Hazards in the Workplace
    3. C. FEELINGS OF THE PREGNANT WOMAN
      1. a. Sharing Your Feelings
      2. b. Violence Against Women
      3. c. Sexuality
      4. Test Your Knowledge
      5. d. The Importance of Taking Time For Yourself
    4. D. BUYING FOR THE BABY
      1. E. CONCLUSION