Maternal and Infant Health

Having access to clear and trusted information makes all the difference. Here are some of the most helpful topics and tools from the American Pregnancy Association to support you through every step of this journey:

• Week-by-Week Fetal Development
• Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
• Prenatal Care and Healthy Habits
• Interactive Calculators and Tools
• Labor, Delivery and Birth Planning
• Postpartum Recovery and Newborn Care
   

Local Programs to Assist Prenatal and Parental Care

If you live in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, there are many local programs to help educate and guide parents through the prenatal and newborn stages. You can join these groups as a new parent or if you already have multiple children:

Moms2B was established by Ohio State to reduce infant mortality in Ohio by improving the health of at-risk communities. To “empower pregnant women to deliver full-term, healthy babies,” the Moms2B program offers weekly prenatal educational sessions on topics such as breastfeeding, child development, family planning, labor and delivery, maternal-infant health, safe sleep and more.

The education sessions are free to attend on-site, with free childcare and a warm, healthy meal provided. Women who attend the sessions can also connect with other moms in their community to build a local support system.