Planning a Healthy Pregnancy
Research has shown that the more prepared
a parent is for the arrival of a baby, the less stress they will face during
the first few months of their arrival. The earlier a woman plans for her
pregnancy, the more time she will have to prepare and seek the medical
attention to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
Nutrition plays a big part in the success
of a pregnancy. Women that are pregnant need more nutrients in their bodies
and it is important to know which ones. Along with nutrition there are
different activity needs, birthing choices, budgeting necessities, and
baby proofing that needs to be done.
Through this web-quest students will gain knowledge
in an area and present the information they have learned to the class in
through their power point presentation.
Here ís Your Task
In groups of 2-3 prepare a PowerPoint presentation on one of the following
areas surrounding a healthy pregnancy:
 Group 1
Signs of Pregnancy, normal as well as warnings
Group 2
The importance of early and regular medical care during pregnancy.
Include normal care as well as problem areas and tests given.
Group 3 What
a nutritious diet is during pregnancy & why.
Group 4 What
personal care needs to take place for a pregnant woman and why
Group 5
How parents can plan for a baby's care. Include what to look
for in good childcare facilities.
Group 6 Why
and how to make a budget that includes care for the baby. Include insurance
coverage information.
Group 7 Childbirth
choices that are available to parents. Include advantages and disadvantages
of each.
You will be graded according to your completion of the assignment
in the following areas
Use sited research
 Include what could
happen to mother & baby if these needs are not met (i.e. birth defects
and/or other health issues & problems)
Presentation must
be easy to read by those in the back of the room
You must be knowledgeable
on your topic. Present additional information.
Do not just read your power point slides.
Information must
be complete and understood by the presenters
(you need to be able to answer questions on your
topic)
Prepare your presentation
with a minimum of 10 slides
Include graphics
that illustrate your main points
Sites to start your research
Something for everyone
http://www.modimes.org/
http://www.americanbaby.com/
http://my.webmd.com/health_and_wellness/parenting_and_pregnancy/being_pregnant/default.htm
http://www.parentsplace.com/pregnancy/
Nutrition
http://www.baby-parenting.com/pregnancy/pregnancy_nutrition.html
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wh-preg.html
http://www.epi.umn.edu/let/nmpabook.html
http://www.smartmoms.org/nutrition/
Signs
http://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy-symptoms
http://pregnancy.about.com/library/weekly/aa011899.htm
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa052900a.htm
Medical care
http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/medical_care_pregnancy.html
http://www.smmhc.com/healthcontent/peds/pregnant/prenatal.htm
Safety Proofing
http://www.safetyfortoddlers.com/
http://www.safehomeproducts.com/SHP/SF/SF.asp?source=overture
http://www.parentsplace.com/babies/safety/articles/0%2C10335%2C166682_274284%2C00.html
http://www.avsands.com/Misc1/babyproofingsaf_uwy_av.htm
Birthing Options
http://www.msnbc.com/news/267978.asp?cp1=1
http://www.mercola.com/2000/apr/9/natural%20birthing%20options.htm
http://www.socalbirth.org/
http://www.parentstages.com/index.asp
http://www.americanbaby.com/ab/CDA/quickSearch/0,1363,,00.html?strKeyword=birthing%20options
Budgeting
http://www.parenthoodweb.com/articles/phw289.htm
http://www.library.americanexpress.com/htdocs/amex/library_article.jsp?tid=2346
http://www.westwindacademy.org/CHardin/child_development/budgeting_for_baby.htm
http://www.selfhelpforher.com/saving5.htm
Note
The sites that I have listed can be used for other areas. Also if your
group feels like there is not enough information on the sites provided
additional research can be made. Also keep in mind the text book can also
be used as a source.
Individual Assignment
Students will write a paragraph summarizing each groupís presentations.
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