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For more information and regular updates visit  \n[healthyparentshealthychildren.ca](healthyparentshealthychildren.ca)  \nFollow us on  \n /healthyparentshealthychildren  @AHS_HPHC  \nCopyright © (2013) Second Printing (2014) Third Printing (2018) Second Edition (2018) Reprint (2019) Alberta Health Services. This material is protected by Canadian and other international copyright laws. All rights reserved. These materials may not be copied, published, distributed or reproduced in any way in whole or in part without the express written permission of Alberta Health Services. These materials are intended for general information only and are provided on an ‘as is’, ‘where is’ basis. Although reasonable efforts were made to confirm the accuracy of the information, Alberta Health Services does not make any representation or warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, applicability or fitness fora particular purpose of such information. These materials are not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health professional. Alberta Health Services expressly disclaims all liability for the use of these materials, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits arising from such use.  \nISBN 978-0-9916769-1-0  \nTable of Contents  \nI NTRO D UCTIO N 3  \nImportant Contact Information 3  \nImportant Websites 4  \nYour Book 5  \nThank You! 8  \nA N OV E RV I EW O F PR EG NA NCY 9  \nBecoming a Parent 11  \nGrowing Together 16  \nThe Developing Brain 19  \nSTA RT I NG O FF H EA LT HY 21  \nGrowing Together 23  \nPrenatal Care 24  \nHealthy Body and Mind 26  \nBeing Safe 75  \nPlanning Ahead 85  \nFIRST T R IM EST E R : T H E BEG IN N ING 89  \nGrowing Together 91  \nHealthy Body and Mind 95  \nPrenatal Care 103  \nIf Pregnancy Doesn’t Go as Expected 108  \nS ECO N D T R IM EST E R : T H E M IDDL E 111  \nGrowing Together 113  \nHealthy Body and Mind 117  \nPrenatal Care 123  \nPlanning Ahead 126  \nIf Pregnancy Doesn’t Go as Expected 137  \nHealthy Parents, Healthy Children | Pregnancy and Birth 1  \nTH I R D TR IM ESTE R : TH E FI NA L STR ETC H 143  \nGrowing Together 145  \nHealthy Body and Mind 148  \nPrenatal Care 154  \nPlanning Ahead 156  \nIf Pregnancy Doesn’t Go as Expected 161  \nLA BO U R & B I RT H : T H E B IG EV E NT 163  \nKnowing What to Expect 165  \nThree Stages of Labour 171  \nFirst Stage of Labour: Contractions, Thinning and Opening of the Cervix 172  \nSecond Stage of Labour: Birth 190  \nThird Stage of Labour: Separation and Delivery of the Placenta 192  \nPain Relief Options During Labour 193  \nOther Procedures During Labour and Birth 196  \nPOST PA RT UM : T H E F I RST 6 W E E KS 205  \nCongratulations Your Baby is Here! 207  \nAt the Birth Centre 208  \nYour First Few Weeks at Home 224  \nHealthy Body and Mind 226  \nHealthy Relationships 253  \nBR EAST FE E D ING 273  \nBreastfeeding Your Baby 275  \nBreastfeeding Basics 279  \nThe First Week and Beyond 286  \nExpressed Breastmilk 293  \nHealthy Body and Mind 303  \nChallenges and What to Do 307  \nT H E EA R LY Y EA RS 321  \nIN DEX 323  \n2 Pregnancy and Birth | Healthy Parents, Healthy Children  \nImportant Contact Information  \nNo cost services available in many languages  \nEmergency Services  \nAmbulance, Fire and Police  \n911  \nAvailable 24/7  \nHealth Link  \nHealth advice from a registered nurse.  \n811  \nAvailable 24/7  \nAddictio","cbCainut2LLHz0gZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainut2LLHz0gZ","pdf",14568335,340,"English","# Introduction\n## Important Contact Information\n## Important Websites\n## Your Book\n## Thank You!\n# An Overview of Pregnancy\n## Becoming a Parent\n## Growing Together\n## The Developing Brain\n# Starting Off Healthy\n## Growing Together\n## Prenatal Care\n## Healthy Body and Mind\n## Being Safe\n## Planning Ahead\n# First Trimester: The Beginning\n## Growing Together\n## Healthy Body and Mind\n## Prenatal Care\n## If Pregnancy Doesn’t Go as Expected\n# Second Trimester: The Middle\n## Growing Together\n## Healthy Body and Mind\n## Prenatal Care\n## Planning Ahead\n## If Pregnancy Doesn’t Go as Expected\n# Third Trimester: The Final Stretch\n## Growing Together\n## Healthy Body and Mind\n## Prenatal Care\n## Planning Ahead\n## If Pregnancy Doesn’t Go as Expected\n# Labour & Birth: The Big Event\n## Knowing What to Expect\n## Three Stages of Labour\n## Pain Relief Options During Labour\n## Other Procedures During Labour and Birth\n# Postpartum: The First 6 Weeks\n## Congratulations Your Baby is Here!\n## At the Birth Centre\n## Your First Few Weeks at Home\n## Healthy Body and Mind\n## Healthy Relationships\n# Breastfeeding\n## Breastfeeding Your Baby\n## Breastfeeding Basics\n## The First Week and Beyond\n## Expressed Breastmilk\n## Healthy Body and Mind\n## Challenges and What to Do\n# The Early Years\n# Index","[{\"question\":\"What information does the book provide during pregnancy?\",\"answer\":\"The book guides parents through pregnancy with sections on prenatal care, healthy body and mind, safety, planning ahead, and how to handle situations if pregnancy doesn’t go as expected.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the book explain labour and birth?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines what to expect, describes three stages of labour, and covers options for pain relief as well as other procedures during labour and birth.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the postpartum section cover?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on the first six weeks after delivery, including the early days at the birth centre and home, healthy body and mind, healthy relationships, and breastfeeding support.\"}]","Healthy Parents, Healthy Children - Pregnancy and Birth - Healthy pregnancy and newborn guidance | PDF",1790517123,857]