Investing in Maternal and Child Health

Engaging Parents in Child Health Promotion ..................................................................................... ...

Engaging Parents in Child Health Promotion Protecting and promoting the health of children is extremely important. Healthy child ...

Effective Health Communication: Guidance for Employers helping Employees select a healthcare provider Many beneficiaries do not ...

• Chest pain – possible sign of heart attack or severe asthma attack. • Shortness of breath – po ...

Effective Health Communication: Guidance for Employers Incentives can be attached to any type of program, policy, or benefit. In ...

Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) HRAs are medical care reimbursement plans established by employers that can be used by empl ...

Effective Health Communication: Guidance for Employers • Asthma management. • Autism. • Congenital disorders and d ...

Certain women are at high risk for pregnancy complications due to existing chronic health problems (e.g., dia ...

Effective Health Communication: Guidance for Employers Designing Effective Incentives: Employer Guidance^2 Incentive programs ca ...

Summary Points • Health benefit programs can only be effective if employees and their families know how ...

Fact sheets specifically designed to educate and inform beneficiaries on important maternal and child health topics. Employers a ...

 6 Preconception Care.......................................................................................................... ...

Preconception Care Plan a Healthy Family Before becoming pregnant, it is essential to prepare yourself for your pregnancy, labor ...

 6 • Spiritual beliefs: Do you practice any specific religion? How do your spiritual beliefs affect your desire to have a child ...

If you are planning a family, but are not ready yet to become pregnant, you need to discuss contraceptive methods with your heal ...

 6 at least  months before you become pregnant. Rubella is a dangerous viral disease that may cause severe fetal defects durin ...

 Information for Beneficiaries on Preconception, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care 6 to help ensure the successful delivery of your ...

 6 precautions that you should take in the kitchen. Fully cook meat, eggs, and fish. Do not eat hot dogs and luncheon meats, in ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Preconception, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care Alternative drugs that should not be used during p ...

 6 Treating Complications There are a number of potentially dangerous complications that may develop during pregnancy. Some of ...