PREGNANCY AND PARENTING NEWS FROM
SUMMER 2008
THE WOMEN'S HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
MyPyramid for Moms
By Mary Saucier Choate, MS, RD, LD, Food and Nutrition Educator, Hanover Consumer Co-op
Are you thinking about getting pregnant, are
you pregnant now, or are you breastfeeding?
Finding accurate, science-based information
about your pregnancy or breastfeeding diet is
crucial for you and your healthy baby. The
brand new MyPyramid for Pregnancy and
Breastfeeding section of the MyPyramid website
(www.mhypyramid.gov) is full of the latest,
well-researched nutrition and food safety information, presented in a format that makes it easy
to find just what you need.
pregnancy weight gain, breastfeeding weight
loss, dietary supplements, special health needs,
and food safety.
Since it is a personalized site, it will automatically provide your own food guide, the MyPyramid
Plan for Moms based on your statistics such as
height, weight, due date, and activity level. This
daily healthy food plan includes the kinds of
foods you will want to be sure to eat and is adjusted for the right calorie level at each trimester.
Thinking about breastfeeding or want to encourThe nutrition recommendations you will find
age someone to think about it? Click on the link
here are consistently based on the most upto the benefits of breastfeeding and how to cope
to-date research from comprehensive and
successfully with the challenges it may present.
reliable resources such as
the Institute of Medicine’s
Lots of pregnant or breastfeedDietary Reference Intakes,
ing mothers have questions
The
Key
to
the US Dietary Guidelines,
about the healthfulness of fish.
Remembering
the National Women’s
Click on the food safety link to
Health Information Center,
You know fish is important for
find information about which
the National Institutes of
fish to avoid (these high-meryour baby’s brain developHealth, the National Library
cury species: shark, swordfish,
ment, and you know there are
of Medicine, and the Office of
king mackerel, or tilefish) and
four high-mercury fish to
Dietary Supplements. The
which are healthful, low-meravoid, but you can’t remempregnancy food safety inforcury choices to include in your
ber which ones they are? The
mation comes from sources
diet. You will find that you may
Environmental Protection
such as the Centers for Disease
eat up to 12 ounces a week (2
Agency (EPA) offers a free,
Control and includes links to
average meals) of a variety of
small, fish-shaped key tag
local state fish advisories. For
fish and shellfish that are lower
that contains this informathose who may need assistance
in mercury, such as shrimp,
tion. Just call the EPA’s
with meeting their nutritional
canned light tuna, salmon, polneeds, there are helpful links
National Service Center for
lock, and catfish. “White” tuna
to the Food Stamps and
Environmental Publications
(albacore) has more mercury
the Special Supplemental
than canned light tuna, so
at 1-800-490-9198. Ask for
Nutrition Program for Women,
include no more than 6 ounces
the fish keychain tag, Item
Infants, and Children (WIC)
per week of white tuna.
number: 823E06004.
Program. It really is a “oneBe the first expecting or breaststop shop”.
feeding mom in your group to
Pregnant and breastfeeding moms will especially
check out this great new and reliable website! It
appreciate the site’s high-quality advice and links
can do a lot to answer the important questions
to in-depth information on such topics as nutriyou have now, throughout, and after your healthy
tional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
pregnancy.
WOMEN'S HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS
GREAT EXPECTATIONS –
RESOURCES FOR MOTHERS
ON BEDREST
Doctors prescribe some degree of bedrest
(sometimes an hour a day to complete
bedrest with no bathroom privileges) when
complications in pregnancy take place.
Bedrest reduces normal daily activity and is
believed to keep the uterus from contracting.
It also relieves pressure on the cervix. Each
year, nearly 700,000 U.S. women whose
pregnancies run into trouble are told to quit
work and stay off their feet.
Have you had to modify your activities and
your expectations during this pregnancy?
We can provide you with information to
help you cope with surviving bedrest.
We will tailor resources that are specific to
your needs and particular situation. We provide a childbirth class on DVD, phone consultations, a mobile library and on line
resources.
Call 603/650-2600 for more information
or to set up your personal class or home
visit today.
BIRTHING TWINS… OR MORE
This class for expectant parents of multiples,
taught by a physician specialist, will cover
what you need to know concerning labor,
pain management, and delivery of multiples.
Thursday, June 12
4:30 - 6 pm • $15/couple
Michele Lauria, MD, Ob/Gyn Dept., DHMC
THINKING OF CLOTH DIAPERS?
Come to this free information session and
demonstration designed to introduce parents to the option of cloth diapering. Gone
are the days of pins and pants! Cloth diapers are a great way to help reduce your
environmental impact, lower your family’s
diaper costs, and help protect your baby’s
tender skin.
We will discuss the benefits of cloth diapering, types of cloth diapers, washing and
storage routines, and cloth diapering
resources. Cloth diaper information
resources will be available.
Tuesday, July 22 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Kristin Nowak
NEW INTERACTIVE FORMAT!
TAKING CARE OF BABY –
PARENT BABY CONNECTION –
BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS
The first six months of parenthood is an
exhilarating and stressful time. Feel more
prepared and discover where to find help in
this fun and informational class. We will
cover important topics related to baby’s first
six months of life including: bonding and
attachment, brain development, role transitions, time management, crying and colic,
sleeping, infant safety, car seats, baby bath,
diapering and more! This class is presented
in a contemporary and interactive format
where participants are encouraged to spend
as much time on the topics as best suits their
needs. Join us as you are guided through this
amazing transformation, which will, in turn,
keep you connected for life!
Wednesdays, August 13 and 20
6:00 - 8:00 pm • $40/person or couple
*Held at DHMC Auditorium E
Suzanne Greeley, Certified Childbirth Educator
HEARTSAVER CPR - ADULT,
CHILD, AND INFANT
This course teaches CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for adults,
children, and infants and includes a certification card. Choose one of the class dates:
Thurs, June 19 – or – Tues, August 5
6 - 9 pm • $45/person
(includes book and certificate)
Sue Gregory, AHA, BLS instructor
HELLO BROTHER/HELLO SISTER:
SIBLING CLASS AND TOUR
This program for children ages 3 - 8 (and
their parents), provides a fun atmosphere
for big brothers and sisters to learn about
the new baby and the important role they
play in the growing family. We will talk
about the baby developing in mom, the
birth, and their time in the hospital, to help
them feel a part of the experience and to aid
in making the baby’s homecoming a happy
event. We will play with toys, watch a short
video, see a room in the Birthing Pavilion,
and look at a brand new baby.
Saturday, August 16
10 - 11:30 am • $10/family
*Held at DHMC Auditoriums A & B
Suzanne Greeley,
Certified Childbirth Educator
CHILDBIRTH
CLASSES
A TIME TO BE BORN
This class promotes a positive birth experience by preparing the expectant mother and
her support person for the labor and birth
process. A variety of comfort techniques
will be taught, including: relaxation, positions and movement, hydrotherapy, breath
awareness, vocalization and touch. This
course will also cover the use of medications and what to expect during labor and
birth. These classes usually repeat each
month and we suggest that you finish classes by the time you are 37 weeks pregnant.
If you are interested in a date later than listed in this newsletter, please call WHRC to
inquire about future scheduled dates.
Choose one of the following Monday night
series:
July 7 - 29 (last day is a Tuesday)
- or - August 4 - 25 - or - Sept 8 - 29
6:00 - 8:30 pm • $90/couple
for 4 classes
Suzanne Greeley, Tara Kaplan,
or Holly Maher,
Certified Childbirth Educators
One-day Intensives:
Please note that two 15-minute breaks
and 45 minutes for lunch will be provided for participants to go out on
their own or bring food and drink.
Choose one of the following classes:
Sun, July 13 - or - Sun, August 10
- or - Sat, September 6
8:45 - 4:15 pm • $120 /couple
Suzanne Greeley or Tara Kaplan or
Holly Maher, Certified Childbirth
Educators
ANOTHER TIME AROUND
This class is for the expectant mother and
partner who have “been there before,” but
would like a refresher course in birthing
techniques. In this class we will review a
variety of techniques including: relaxation,
positions, breath-awareness, vocalization
and hydrotherapy. This class is offered once
each quarter. Call for more information if
these dates do not meet your individual
needs. Choose one of the following
Wednesday classes:
Wed, July 16 – or – September 17
6 - 9 pm • $30/couple
Suzanne Greeley, or Holly Maher,
Certified Childbirth Educators
WOMEN'S HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS
BREASTFEEDING:
THE BEST START
This class is designed to prepare new
parents for breastfeeding a newborn.
Techniques, timing, position, and avoidance of problems will be discussed.
Choose one of the following Wednesdays:
July 2 – or – September 3
6:30 - 8:30 pm • $20/couple
Kathleen Craig, RN, Nanette Bellavance, RN,
Certified Lactation Consultants, DHMC
PRENATAL YOGA
Gentle stretching, strengthening, and relaxation for all three trimesters. No yoga
experience required.
Ongoing Mondays • 4 - 5:30 pm
$15 each class or 10 week punch card
(no expiration) for $130
Jill Johnson, MS, PT
* Held at Ancient Healing Arts Yoga
(across from WHRC) on the Lebanon Mall
To register, call 603-442-9540 or email
[email protected].
YOGA FOR MOMMY AND ME
For mothers and babies up to 2 years old.
These classes will teach poses that help
with the recovery of birth which include:
maintaining good posture, strengthening
core muscles, and using good body
mechanics with babies.
Ongoing, Tuesdays • 10:15 - 11 am
$10/class, or $64/8 class pass
To register, call 603-442-9540 or email
[email protected]
Hanna Cerwall, Yoga Instructor
* Held at Ancient Healing Arts Yoga
across from WHRC
FREE PROGRAMS
Pre-registration Preferred
MANAGING MULTIPLES –
THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES
OF PARENTING TWINS,
TRIPLETS AND MORE!
Are you having a hard time leaving the
house? Are you feeling isolated and
would like the opportunity to talk to other
moms of multiples? This support system
will be led by a seasoned mother of twins
and will consist of phone chats, email,
networking, and an evening event without
the children in the fall. Call us for more
information and to register.
Anne Neu, Mother of multiples
BREASTFEEDING: BACK TO
WORK PUMPING CLASS
This class is designed for breastfeeding
women whose babies are between 3-4
weeks old and who are ready to introduce a bottle of expressed milk in anticipation of being separated from their
baby. The class will include: pump and
bottle selection, how to freeze milk,
baby’s response to first bottles, emotional aspects related to returning to
work or leaving your baby with a sitter,
and any other questions participants
may have. This information session is
offered at your convenience. The ideal
time to talk about preparing to pump for
returning to work is within the first
month of your baby’s life. Please call to
arrange a time to talk!
Suzanne Greeley, Lactation Counselor
REIKI I
THE 4TH TRIMESTER
Reiki means universal life force. This
workshop includes an overview of the history of Reiki, instruction in hand positions
used for treatment, and a summary of the
energy centers in the body. Giving Reiki in
a family can help with sports injuries,
fevers, colds, and stress. Some women also
study Reiki so that they can give themselves and their baby Reiki during their
pregnancy. By the end of class each student
will have received the Reiki I attunement
and become certified as a Reiki I practitioner.
Sunday, July 13
12 Noon - 6pm • $100 for workshop
Linda Carley, Reiki Master Teacher
This informal group meets every
Thursday morning and provides new
moms and babies with an opportunity
to get together, make new friends,
share, and get questions answered
(especially around nursing and new
baby care). Topics are addressed as
needed. The age of babies range from a
few days old up to the mobile stage.
This free group meets weekly.
Thursdays, 10:00 - 12 noon
Suzanne Greeley, Certified Childbirth
Educator
BIRTHING PAVILION TOURS
Join us for an opportunity to visit the
DHMC Birthing Pavilion. This tour familiarizes expectant families with the surroundings and provides general information about our family-centered unit. The
tour is designed for those not attending
our childbirth preparation classes, which
include tours during the last class.
Weekly: Fridays 3:00 pm
Meet at the nurses’ station on the
Birthing Pavilion
ANESTHESIA CLASS
Come learn the facts about anesthesia and
have your questions answered by a resident
physician who specializes in anesthesia.
Wednesdays, twice a month
12 Noon - 1:00 pm
*Held at DHMC. For more information
and to register please contact Cindy
Loseby at (603) 653-0516
Anesthesia Medical Residents, DHMC
MISCARRIAGE AND INFANT
LOSS BEREAVEMENT GROUP
2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month
6 - 7:30 pm
Amanda Quicksall, MSW, VNA/Hospice
GOOD BEGINNINGS
OF THE UPPER VALLEY...
Good Beginnings of the Upper Valley is a
free volunteer home visitor program that
provides support to any family with a new
baby. This is without regard for income or
circumstance. Any mother with a newborn
is eligible for the support of a trained volunteer who comes to the family’s home for
a few hours each week for the baby’s first
few months. Volunteers provide support at a
critical time in a family’s life, offering help
wherever help is needed--becoming a trusted friend, answering questions, babysitting,
reading to children, and linking families to
community resources.
To become a Good Beginnings volunteer,
to refer a family, or for more information, call 603-298-9524, (802)222-5787,
or look at www.goodbeginnings.net
WHAT’S NEW AT THE WHRC BOUTIQUE
BIBBITY RINSE & ROLL BIB
This soft, flexible and durable bib will last for
years of use. The strap adjusts for a custom fit.
Simply wipe clean and Bibbity is ready for baby’s
next meal. Safe, FDA-compliant material made in
the USA: phthalate free,
latex free, lead free,
PVC free and BPA free.
MEDELA FREESTYLE BREASTPUMP
Introducing Medela's newest breakthrough: The Freestyle
is the performance you expect from Medela in an innovative pump that fits in the palm of your hand, and includes
thoughtful features that provide true mobility, freedom and
flexibility. Inspired by pumping moms.
Website ordering now available!
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Contributing Author: Mary Saucier Choate
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Phone: 603-650-2600
Fax:
603-650-2609
Web: www.dhmc.org/dept/whrc
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Lebanon, NH 03756
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