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CONNECT » ENERGIZE » EDUCATE » INSPIRE maternity CARE interactive communication guide Please note: When you see this icon, click on the links or thumbnails to access additional resources. Also, if viewing this document in Acrobat full-screen mode, use the tabs on the top and sides of each page to navigate through the sections. UM1434_1120 make a connection Informed moms-to-be can make healthier choices A woman who is pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant may be overwhelmed by how much she needs to learn about taking care of herself and her developing baby. But when she is properly educated and feels supported in her wellness journey, she can make healthier decisions for both herself and her child. So it’s essential that all moms- to-be understand the importance of following their health care provider’s direction and recognizing what’s “normal” during pregnancy. You can play a vital role before, during and after pregnancy by providing your members with resources they can trust. These materials will not only encourage them to make informed, healthy choices, but will also help them understand their personal health risks and the warning signs they should watch out for. The ultimate goal is to help foster a safe experience with the best possible outcome for both mom and baby. Tools to motivate your members UMR’s Maternity CARE communications campaigns can help you make a healthy connection. Inside this interactive guide, you’ll find tips to engage your members and promote positive decisions, along with links to easy-to-share health information materials, in both downloadable print or digital formats (online and email). Choose the communications that meet the particular needs and interests of your members, and if you have a large Spanish-speaking population, simply select the [SP] links throughout this guide to access the Spanish versions of the items you wish to use. Attract and engage with award-winning materials We’re proud to say that UMR’s CARE communication guides have been recognized by the National Health Information Awards (NHIA), a competition that honors “the nation’s best consumer health information and programs.” Thank you for choosing UMR as your Maternity CARE partner. UMR CARE CONNECT » ENERGIZE » EDUCATE » INSPIRE PAGE 2 your role ‘Marketing’ prenatal health to your members Motivating young women and expectant mothers to engage in their health care and make healthy lifestyle choices is important. The decisions they make during pregnancy and before becoming pregnant are vital to the future health of their babies. Information about pregnancy and childbirth is widely available, but some may be misleading. Your members need help separating fact from fiction. That’s why running a successful Maternity CARE campaign means going beyond simply handing out health education material. You have to become a “maternity marketer.” Your Maternity CARE marketing tools are right here Good news! We’ve created this guide to make marketing pre-pregnancy and prenatal health to your members easy for you. Inside, you’ll discover the best ways to target your audience by: • Understanding their needs and habits • Staging a multi-touch campaign • Delivering your message through multiple channels Keep reading — in the second half of this guide, you’ll find pre-packaged campaigns. Here, we’ve also collected all the materials you’ll need to launch and execute your campaign, including: • Links to downloadable print PDFs (posters, flyers, postcards, etc.) • Uploadable digital materials such as email and web buttons • Articles that can be delivered via email or printed out • Links to complementary resources you can share KNOW THE DIFFERENCE Do this Immunization & Pregnancy Preconception Care: Things to Do Health marketing vs. health education Vaccines help keep a pregnant woman and her growing family healthy. before You Become Pregnant Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-date on routine adult vaccines. Planning a pregnancy with someone that you love can be exciting and Beforepregnancy This will help protect her and her child. Live vaccines should be given a month or more rewarding. There are many things for you and your partner to consider before pregnancy. Inactivated vaccines can be given before or during pregnancy, if needed. before you become pregnant. Careful planning can increase the chance of having a healthy baby. During Flu Vaccine pregnancy It is safe, and very important, for a pregnant woman to receive the inactivated flu Is there a family vaccine. A pregnant woman who gets the flu is at risk for serious complications and Your Physical Health hospitalization. To learn more about preventing the flu, visit the CDC website www.cdc.gov/flu. You and your partner should visit your doctor before you become pregnant. Talk with your doctor about any medical conditions you or your partner Did you know that a Tdap Vaccine Women should get adult tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) may have. A history of your past pregnancies, including any problems, will Is there a family mother’s immunity is in your future? during each pregnancy. Ideally, the vaccine should be given between 27 and 36 passed along to her be taken. Genetic counseling may be suggested. Tests for sexually weeks of pregnancy. baby during pregnancy? transmitted infections and a Pap test may be done. in your future? This will protect the Travel baby from some Many vaccine-preventable diseases, rarely seen in the United States, are still common diseases during the in other parts of the world. A pregnant woman planning international travel should first few months of life talk to her health professional about vaccines. Information about travel vaccines can Medicines be found at CDC’s traveler’s health website at www.cdc.gov/travel. until the baby can get Bring a list of any medicines that you are taking. Be sure to include vaccinated. Childhood Vaccines Pregnancy is a good time to learn about childhood vaccines. Parents-to-be can learn any prescription, over the counter and herbal remedies you take. more about childhood vaccines from the CDC parents guide and from the child and Do not take any over the counter medicines unless your doctor WOULD YOU BENEFIT adolescent vaccination schedules. This information can be downloaded and printed FROM THE PROGRAM? at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. approves it. Use the QR code reader on your smart phone to watch a short video. Some medicines may need to be changed before you become pregnant, such as heart, diabetic, seizure or medicines for blood It is safe for a woman to receive routine vaccines right after giving birth, even while After clots. Talk with your doctor about changes for your medicines. pregnancy she is breastfeeding. A woman who has not received the new vaccine for the prevention of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) should be vaccinated right after delivery. Vaccinating a new mother against pertussis (whooping cough) reduces the risk to her infant too. Also, a woman who is not immune to measles, mumps and rubella and/or Maternity CARE: varicella (chicken pox) should be vaccinated before leaving the hospital. If inactivated More on next page influenza vaccine was not given during pregnancy, a woman should receive it now A great start to motherhood Join because it will protect her infant. LAIV may be an option. Learn more about your health care. It’s a fact ... healthy women are more likely to have healthy today! Visit CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov for more information. Or get an answer to babies. That’s why it’s important to know about health risks your specific question by [email protected] or calling and birth-defect prevention before you become pregnant. You can enroll 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) · English or Spanish yourself by calling If you’re planning a pregnancy in the future, UMR’s Maternity CARE © Copyright 2006 - March 12, 2012. The Ohio State UMR toll-free at National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases University Wexner Medical Center - Upon request all will help you learn about potential health risks and the things you patient education handouts are available in other Immunization Services Division formats for people with special hearing, vision and 1-888-438-8105 and language needs, call (614) 293-3191. can do to prevent medical complications for you and your baby. CS238938A 03/2013 WOULD YOU BENEFIT follow the prompts for Maternity CARE. FROM THE PROGRAM? Birth defects, premature birth and perinatal We’re here to help Use the QR code reader on your mobile You can also go to device to sign up to talk with a CARE nurse. complications are the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. But UMR’s Maternity CARE is available to umr.com to sign up. complications and birth defects can be you as part of your benefit plan, at no reduced or minimized by these and other additional cost to you. If you enroll in the actions … program you’ll be contacted by a CARE Health education material: Health education is part of the nurse, who will help you determine if you Don’t leave your baby’s • Pre-pregnancy checkup with your health care provider have any health risks and provide you with educational materials and support based health to chance. • Healthy diet, weight and prenatal vitamins on your needs. • Stopping alcohol, tobacco or drug use UMR Maternity CARE offers pre-pregnancy education to help you • Staying current on vaccinations Healthy pregnancy, healthy baby! solution, but only after you’ve engaged your audience. Avoid learn about your risks and take action to prevent potentially serious Maternity CARE can give you a • Maintaining early and regular great start on motherhood. complications before becoming pregnant.
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