Healthy Happy HeartbeatsFostering Healthy Prenatal and Self Development for Mother and Baby

Agenda

Prenatal Health and Nutrition

Importance of social support

Inner beauty and Self-worth

Resources

Myth or Fact?

You’re eating for two!

Myth or Fact?

Myth: It’s true that you are eating for two, but that does not mean you need two adult sized portions. The average woman only needs about 300 extra calories per day to promote healthy growth.

Myth or Fact?

A fatty diet is better for the growing baby than a low-fat diet.

Myth or Fact?

Fact: Fat is not the enemy! The problem with low-fat diets is that they are also low in protein, and protein is essential in pregnancy. Good sources of protein are eggs, meats, and most cheeses.

Myth or Fact?

Keep Fish off your plate!

Myth or Fact?

Myth: Eating two servings of fish per week can be healthy for both mom and baby. Salmon, Shrimp, and Tuna are all good choices. Cold water fish contain Omega 3 fatty acids, which are helpful for baby’s brain development and vision.

What to Stay Away From

seafood high in mercury

Raw or undercooked meat, poultry, and eggs

Unpasteurized foods such as: certain milk and soft cheeses

*This is because during pregnancy, you are at a higher risk of bacterial food poisoning.

What to Enjoy

Foods that are high in protein such as fully cooked meat, fish, eggs, dairy products and beans

Foods that come from fat such as dairy products and nuts

Foods that offer carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, corn, and grains

Folic acid, iron, zinc and calcium from fruits, vegetables, and vitamins

Value of a Healthcare Provider

Finding a doctor you are comfortable with

What to expect at your prenatal appointments

Full disclosure with healthcare provider

You may not be in control of the changes happening in your body, but you can be in control of how you foster those changes.

A Personal Story…

The realities of teenage pregnancy

Becoming an adult overnight

Understanding personal self-worth

“90 days of darkness does not negate 19 years of goodness.”

Self-Worth

“Believe it or not, how a teen mom feels during pregnancy can affect the health of the pregnancy.” -Jackie Cummins

Video

You are not alone!!

assess/acknowledge how you feel

ask for support and reassurance

reach out to family and peers

voice your concerns

Resources

http://www.generationher.org/Generation_Her/Home.html

http://www.standupgirl.com/

http://www.bandbacktogether.com/teen-pregnancy-resources/

http://www.teenoutreachaz.org/