Healthy Pregnancy Pregnant? Congratulations! Here’s What You Need to Know
Pregnancy can be an exciting—and scary—time. The March of Dimes complete line of prenatal materials covers everything expectant parents need to know about the growth and development of their baby and how to take good care of themselves during these special months.
How Your Baby Grows: A Monthly Diary of Your Baby's Development
Month-by-month booklet shows the various stages of fetal development and describes the physiological changes that are taking place in the pregnant woman’s body.
Pamphlet
09-345-00
PRICE: $16.00/PKG 50
Pamphlet - Spanish
09-671-00
PRICE: $16.00/PKG 50
Eating for Two
Proper nutrition during pregnancy is vital to the health of the newborn. Includes tips for healthy eating and weight gain.
Pamphlet
09-219-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Pamphlet - Spanish
09-672-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Smoking and Pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy not only harms the pregnant woman, it can be dangerous for her baby. It can cause low birthweight or cause the baby to be born prematurely. This pamphlet discusses risks to the baby's health, and gives tips and referrals to help pregnant women quit smoking.
Pamphlet
09-272-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Pamphlet - Spanish
09-673-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Drugs and Pregnancy
Discusses the possible effects of street drugs, over-the-counter and prescription drugs and herbal preparations on an unborn baby. Gives tips and referrals to help women stop taking drugs that may be harmful to babies.
Pamphlet
09-029-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Pamphlet - Spanish
09-1938-05
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Babies born to mothers who drink may have serious birth defects and lifelong health problems. This pamphlet discusses the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Gives tips and referrals to help pregnant women stop drinking alcohol.
Pamphlet
09-165-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Pamphlet - Spanish
09-1477-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Prenatal Care
This 20-page booklet teaches women why prenatal care is an important part of having a healthy pregnancy. Describes a prenatal care schedule and what to expect at prenatal care checkups, including prenatal tests. Discusses exercise during pregnancy, the importance of identifying health problems that might affect pregnancy and how to know when labor begins.
Booklet – English
09-1911-04
PRICE: $16.00/PKG 50
Men Have Babies Too
This 16-page booklet explains what fathers can do before, during and after pregnancy to help their partner have a healthy pregnancy. Includes information on preconception care, male infertility and lifestyle choices that can affect a healthy pregnancy.
Pamphlet
09-580-00
PRICE: $14.00/PKG 50
Cesarean Birth
This 12-page booklet describes cesarean section. Topics include risks, reasons for having a c-section, preparing for a c-section and recovery afterward. Also includes information on vaginal birth after c-section.
09-1991-05
PRICE: $18.00/PKG 50
Baby Basics: Your Month by Month Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
This colorful, comprehensive prenatal guide takes into account the special health, economic, social and cultural needs of low-income parents-to-be. Published by the What to Expect Foundation, 2002.
Book
09-1602-01
PRICE: $12.00
Book - Spanish
09-1763-02
PRICE: $12.00
To place an order, call the March of Dimes Fulfillment Center at (800) 367-6630. Outside of the U.S., call (770) 280-4115. Prices are subject to change without notice.
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