Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome: Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Use and Its Effects
VIDEO
This program discusses the negative
impact of drug and alcohol use during pregnancy and the results on an unborn
child.
Includes Teacher's Guide and handouts.
Healthy Journey: Your
Contemporary Guide to Pregnancy
VIDEO
Expectant parents will learn what
it takes to have a rewarding pregnancy and a healthy baby as they take this
remarkable journey through pregnancy. A complete teacher’s toolbox,
Healthy Journey presents the latest information
in the fields of fetal development, nutrition, prenatal healthcare, and
more. Filled with well-researched, consumer-oriented options, it offers
viewers up-to-date information in a friendly format.
Throughout the program, diverse families share their thoughts and reveal the
steps they are taking to help ensure their babies are born healthy. Also
included are Ask Dr. Amy segments, featuring an approachable obstetrician
who answers challenging questions, emphasizing the importance of making
informed choices. Other highlights include a variety of healthy tips, advice
for dads and support people, and amazing fetal fun facts, which are as
entertaining as they are educational.
Healthy Steps
For Teen Parents
VIDEO
Created just for
teens, Volume 1 of this 3-volume set gives expectant parents important "need-to-know" information
about the prenatal period. Engagingly colorful and fast-paced, viewers get
the straight story from their peers as we follow five pregnant teen moms and
two teen dads who candidly share their prenatal experiences.
The entertaining, positive tone of this video helps drive home the
importance of eating right, regular checkups, exercise, staying in school
and success-fully dealing with lifestyle changes.
Labor
Preparation Exercises
VIDEO
Prepare parents for the challenges
of labor with this unique follow-along exercise video designed for class
use, as a lending copy for those unable to attend class, or for expectant
parents who want to practice. With a soothing voice and beautiful music, a
variety of exercises from relaxation to active breathing are presented in
real time, guiding moms and their support persons through these helpful
routines.
Pregnant,
Single and Prepared
VIDEO
This video was
created to meet the unique concerns of the almost one in five pregnant women
who are single. Traditional "couple-oriented" videos are often alienating
and emotionally upsetting to single moms. This compassionate video follows
three women, ages 14, 24 and 34, as each creates her own support system with
her childbirth educator, school program, adoption agency, counselor,
professional birth assistant, family and friends.
You Can Help Pregnant Smokers Quit: The 5 A's Counseling Method
VIDEO
regnancy is a prime teaching time in healthcare.
Effective intervention can make the difference between your client
continuing to smoke or quitting. This concise program provides a model of
the research-based 5 A’s Counseling Method, which has proven to double or
triple quit rates. In just 5 to 7 minutes, you can use this approach to put
your clients on the road to living smoke-free.
YOUR STAFF WILL LEARN HOW TO:
Effectively assess tobacco use and
readiness to quit
Use positive, personal language to motivate cessation
Provide support, self-help materials, and
problem-solving techniques
You Can
Quit!: How to Stop
Smoking During Pregnancy
VIDEO
Most women want to
stop smoking during pregnancy but don’t know how. Drawing from
research-based, positive approaches, this interactive program not only
reminds pregnant moms why they should stop smoking, it actually gives
them a way to quit. In fact, in just 15 minutes your clients will have
their quit plans in hand!
WITH YOU CAN QUIT YOU WILL:
Use peer modeling to motivate
clients
Help clients create a personal cessation plan
Encourage clients to stay smoke-free for life
You Can Quit is a one-stop, all-inclusive
package. Viewers will quit right along with Elena, a 22-year-old
pregnant woman. After she shares each part of her quit plan, viewers are
given the opportunity to work on their own plans using the follow-along
handouts included in the Facilitator's Guide.