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Planning a Baby? Think Ahead! 

The birth of a healthy baby is every parent’s dream. Women who want to have a child—or who could become pregnant unexpectedly—should think ahead and take steps now.

Are You Ready?
This 32-page booklet is perfect for women and their partners who might be thinking about getting pregnant. It helps them answer the questions, "Are you ready physically, emotionally and financially?" Topics include taking folic acid, getting preconception care and figuring out the best time to try to get pregnant. Easy-to-read.
Booklet - English
09-2148-06
PRICE:
$25.00/PKG 10
Booklet - Spanish
09-1541-01
PRICE:
$25.00/PKG 10



Are You Ready for a Baby?
This easy-to-read booklet helps moms- and dads-to-be answer the question, "Are you ready for a baby?" Includes advice on quitting bad habits, taking folic acid and visiting a health care provider. Fifth- to seventh-grade reading level. 
Booklet - English
09-2053-06
PRICE:
$17.50/PKG 50
Booklet - Spanish
09-2115-06
PRICE:
$17.50/PKG 50



Folic Acid Is Good for Me/Folic Acid Is Good for Us
This uniquely designed pamphlet encourages women of childbearing age to consider taking folic acid even if they are not yet ready to have children. The text explains the various ways in which folic acid promotes good health before, during and after pregnancy.
Pamphlet - Black
53-1657-02
PRICE:
$6.50/PKG 50
Pamphlet - Caucasian
53-1658-02
PRICE:
$6.50/PKG 50
Pamphlet - Spanish
53-1483-00
PRICE:
$6.50/PKG 50



Preconception Wallet Card
This handy reminder features 9 things a woman can do before pregnancy to help her baby be born healthy. Also includes questions a woman should ask her providers at a preconception checkup.
Wallet card - English
09-2207-07
PRICE:
$3.50/PKG 50
Wallet card - Spanish
09-2214-07
PRICE:
$3.50/PKG 50



I Want My 9 Months (flyer)
This flyer informs women about the importance of a preconception checkup to help them reduce their risk of preterm labor and get their full nine months of pregnancy. Features Latina celebrity Thalia Sodi or Black celebrity Heather Headley.
Flyer – English (Thalia)
37-2086-06
PRICE:
$6.50/PKG 50
Flyer – English (Heather)
37-2083-06
PRICE:
$6.50/PKG 50
Flyer – Spanish (Thalia)
37-2087-06
PRICE:
$6.50/PKG 50



I Want My 9 Months (poster)
Latina celebrity Thalia Sodi or Black celebrity Heather Headley remind women about the importance of getting a preconception checkup. The poster gives nine questions women should ask their providers about how to have a healthy pregnancy. Measures 11" x 17".
Poster - English (Thalia)
37-2170-07
PRICE:
$3.00/poster
Poster - English (Heather)
37-2169-07
PRICE:
$3.00/poster
Poster - Spanish (Thalia)
37-2171-07
PRICE:
$3.00/poster



Thinking About Pregnancy After a Premature Birth
This booklet is for women who have had a premature baby and are concerned about having another. It includes information on risk factors for premature birth and treatments available to help them stay pregnant longer.
Booklet - English
37-2093-06
PRICE:
$17.50/PKG 50
Booklet - Spanish
37-2116-06
PRICE:
$17.50/PKG 50



March of Dimes Pregnancy Wheel
Helps determine conception date, when a pregnancy test shows positive and when prenatal testing is appropriate. Reminds providers to counsel all women to take a multivitamin with folic acid and to review the signs of preterm labor with pregnant women. Available while supplies last.
Pregnancy Wheel
53-1761-02
PRICE:
$5.00/PKG 10



Nutrition Today Matters Tomorrow: A Report from the March of Dimes Task Force on Nutrition and Optimal Human Development
Gives health care providers, community leaders and policy makers scientific evidence and specific recommendations to make women's and young children's nutrition priorities. Available while supplies last.
Book
09-1640-01
PRICE:
$25.00




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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