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1. Glossary The Morning After Pill an emergency method of birth control which is taken within 72 hours of intercourse The Pill a form of birth control in which a pill is taken each day which prevents a woman from ovulating and makes it difficult for soerm to reach an egg Trimester 1 of 3 parts that a pregnancy is broken down into Each trimester is 3 months long Uterus womb a hollow pear shaped organ located in a woman s lower abdomen The narrow lower part is called the cervix3 Vagina the muscular canal leading from the cervix to the outside of the body3 References 1 www fitpregnancy com 2 www thefreedictionary com 3 Www medterms com
2. Will ever see my child again e Yes you can It all depends on what you and the adoptive parents agree to in your adoption plan 29 Local Adoption Resources If you are considering adoption or would like more infor mation on adoption the following offices and websites may be helpful Adoption By Choice Sheila Feehan Richler Director 355 Burton Road Edmonton AB T6R 2 1 Ph 780 448 1159 Toll free 1 800 5702385 edmontonadoptionbychoice com Adoption Options Marilyn Shinyei Director 304 10109 106St Edmonton AB T5 3L7 Ph 780 433 5656 Toll free 1 800 770 3023 edm adoptionoptions com Catholic Social Services Stephanie Bozzer Director 205 8908 99St Edmonton AB T6E 3V4 Stephanie bozzer catholicsocialservices ab ca Alberta Children s Services Program Manager Adoption Services 780 422 5641 Or try these websites for more information www canadaadopts com www adoptionoptions com www child alberta ca 30 Abortion If you have carefully considered your options and you feel that continuing with the pregnancy is not the best option for your or your unborn baby abortion may be the best option for you What is abortion Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy through a surgical proce dure or the use of drugs www womenshealthmatters ca Frequently Asked Questions about Abortions Who can have an abortion Any woman who has had a positive pregnancy test and
3. Parenting Education Home Visitation Individual Counselling e Crisis Intervention Advocacy for parents and their children To learn more please check out the website or phone the number below Healthy Families This program e Is along term home visitation program It promotes positive parenting and child development e It is for pregnant youth and youth who have a child less than 3 months old It teaches infant care skills It helps families access information and supports in their communities Contact Terra Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Teens 9930 106St Edmonton 780 428 3772 E mail terra terraassociation com Or visit the website at www terraassociation com 125 Pregnancy Care Center Earn While You Learn Program This program will help you answer many of the questions you have about pregnancy and parenting Each lesson you complete will earn you credits which you can use to buy baby supplies and other materials Some things you can buy with your credits are maternity clothes baby clothes blankets diapers formula car seats strollers furniture and lots of other items The lessons are fun interesting and you will really use your new knowledge in the real world The staff will help give you support and resources during the difficult time when you are a new parent There are many topics that you could learn about This program is for pregnant young women and
4. placenta mean The placenta is a flat organ that attaches to the inside of the uterus and is con nected to the fetus baby by the umbilical cord It produces hormones needed for pregnancy The placenta carries blood oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the baby If you take drugs during your pregnancy or if you drink alcohol it flows through the umbilical cord into the baby s blood Placenta All drugs and alcohol cross the placenta and go into your baby s body NT Y Umbilical cord 69 Why should I stop drinking when I m pregnant When you drink alcohol so does your fetus There is no safe amount of alcohol when you are pregnant What can happen to my baby if I drink when I m pregnant Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage Your baby can be born with birth defects and mental retardation Your baby can be born with FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FAS is a syndrome that never goes away With FAS your child may experience Abnormal facial features Growth deficiencies Central nervous system problems Problems with learning Memory problems Attention span problems As well as 70 Problem solving Speech Hearing Difficulties in school Problems getting along with others Want to hear the good news 1 FAS is 100 preventable 2 If a pregnant woman does drink it is never too
5. 113 Step 3 Meeting the Providers This will give you a better idea of the kind of place your child will spend his her time in Here are some key things to observe or ask on your visit o Is the place welcoming safe organized Are the rooms big enough to play in Is there a special room just for infants Are there stimulating and entertaining pictures toys and games Is there a safe outdoor area where they can play Are there smoke detectors a first aid kit fire extinguisher Is the environment including the kitchen and bathroom clean and safe Are the hazardous products kept away from children Does the childcare provider seem to have these traits patience sensitivity curiosity energy communication skills Are there appropriate activities for each age group What is the provider s policy on meals and nutrition Ask what you are expected to supply for your child lunches formula baby food diapers etc What qualifications do the staff members have How do they deal with bad behavior Do they have a license to care for children Ask to see it Ask any other questions that are important to you and your child a 114 go Step 4 Final Checks Always ask for references It s best to ask for the names of parents who have used the service or who are still using it so you can talk privately with them Also talk to friends family members and people in your community
6. Learning problems Brain defects Kidney defects The baby may be born dependent on cocaine and may go through withdrawal symptoms like tremors sleeplessness muscle spasms and difficulties feeding 74 Meth and Your baby What happens if take meth when am pregnant It causes the heart rate of you and the baby to increase How can meth affect my unborn baby The baby gets less oxygen so it may be smaller than normal when it is born You could go into labor before the baby is ready You could have a miscarriage You could have a placental abruption see page Babies can be born addicted and suffer from withdrawal symptoms like tremors sleeplessness muscle spasms difficulties feeding and learning problems Acid and owe Your baby Y at What happens if I take acid LSD while I m pregnant Acid users can Nave violent behaviors You could hurt your baby if you hurt yourself How can acid affect my unborn baby Your baby can have a low birth weight Poor muscle control Brain damage Withdrawal syndrome Symptoms in clude lethargy being drowsy unenergetic dull or lazy and tremors shaking What happens if take heroin while I m pregnant e Heroine is very addictive so the baby can be born dependent on the drug How can heroin affect my baby Your baby could be born before it is ready Low birth weight Trouble breathing Lo
7. THIS IS YOUR BLADDER THIS 1S YOUR BABY OW YOUR 49 So you ve decided to go ahead with your pregnancy Here s a month by month look at what you might experi nce while you re pregnant Please keep in mind that every pregnancy is different and you may experience some of these symptoms but not all of them or you may experience them at different times Month 1 The first month starts on the first day of your last period What to expect No periods but you may have light staining or spotting Tiredness and sleepiness You should have more energy after the first 3 months You should get 1 or 2 hours more sleep each night if you are tired Frequent urination having to pee a lot Nausea with or without vomiting Almost half of pregnant women don t have morning sickness More Saliva spit in your mouth than usual kbeartburn Indigestion Flatulence farting Bloating Food cravings or aversion Changes in breas size color and texture Pressure in your fower abdomen Emotional instability comparable to PMS Irritability Mood swings Irrationality Weepiness Fear J oy Elation extreme happiness What about the baby The baby is called a blastocyst at this stage It is 0 1 0 2mm long you could barely see it The placenta is not fully formed yet Some women have miscarriages arly in their pregnancies sqme common causes
8. tessa lS dicing p aie ees 150 Eee Nuva Ring What is it It is a soft flexible ring that is worn in the vagina It contains two types of hormones similar to the ones used in the pill How effective is it It is 99 effective How does it work The ring is worn high up in the vagina for 3 weeks out of each month The body absorbs the hormones and prevents the body from producing eggs The hormones have the same effect on the reproductive system as the pill 151 Eee Advantages You don t have to take a pill every day You put it in and take it out yourself There is less breakthrough bleeding or spotting than with the pill Contains lower hormone levels than other hormonal birth contro methods like the pill or the patch It can be worn during sex Disadvantages May cause vaginal discomfort for some women A small percentage of women may find it uncomfortable during intercourse It may be removed for up to 3 hours rinsed and put back in It would not work for women who can t take birth control pills for medical reasons The possible side effects are similar to those of the birth control pill but usually go away in the first 3 months Re a RR EDI es 152 The Birth Control Patch What is it It is a patch that is worn on your skin It isa hormonal method of birth control like the pill Depo Provera or Nuva Ring How effective is it It is abou
9. A Yes they include seizure medications sleeping pills antibiotics antihistamines antacids antimigraine products and vitamin E Check with a pharmacist before taking any medications with your birth control pills Q Where can I get the morning after pill The Emergency Contraceptive Pill ECP is available at your local pharmacy without a prescription Q How long do have to get the morning after pill You have about 72 hours 3 days after sex to take it The sooner the better Q Can you get pregnant without having intercourse sex A Yes if you are engaging in other sexual activity This might happen if there was semen in or around the vagina The sperm can swim up the vagina and find its way to the egg eee Rp EE 141 What kinds of birth control are out there Some are hormonal The pill Norplant Emergency Contraceptive Pill Depo Provera Nuva Ring The Patch Some are barriers Diaphragm Condoms Cervical Cap Other methods include Sponge Spermicides Mirena I UD 142 Eee The Birth Control Pill The Pill What is it The pill is usually a combination of two female hormones They are similar to the natural hormones that control a woman s menstrual cycle How effective is it When taken correctly it is 98 99 effective How does it work When a woman takes birth control pills Her ovaries stop releasing eggs The mucus in her cervix gets thick mak
10. 05 Iron Rich FOOS ccccccseseseeeeseeeeeeeeaees Prenatal Supplements How Much Is One Serving 00 Avoiding Morning Sickness The Deal With Caffeine Resources and References The following information was borrowed from What to Expect When You re Expecting a pregnancy guide which outlines The Pregnancy Daily Dozen twelve important sources of nourishment for healthy moms and developing fetuses Peet Poo 1 It s true that a pregnant woman is eating for two but one of the two is a tiny developing fetus who only needs about 300 calories per day b RO nes 1 Calories During the first trimester you may need less than 300 extra calories per day Later in pregnancy you may need more than 300 extra calories per day In order to check your progress you can weigh yourself once per week Weigh yourself at the same time of day either naked or wearing the same thing each time If your weight gain is going according to schedule about one pound per week in the second and third trimesters you re probably getting the right number of calories 86 2 Protein 3 servings daily Proteins contain the building blocks of human cells so they are very important in the creation of a new human being whose cells are multiplying rapidly Aim for 60 75 grams of protein every day For most people this isn t hard Each of the following is 1 serving of protein 1 2 eggs 2 tablespoons of p
11. Birth Control TAPI a ee ernie sre A creecr arr NON an aapesedireatoincsaltehaweoralinnn veut The Morning After Pill Depo Provod NUVWRIN OSa AR Birth Control Pateh nencai Diaphrad m iao a a re Male Condoms eea Local ReSOUTCOeS nnn REFEFENCES cccccscesceeecseeesaneaeeesanes 137 Frequently Asked Questions Q Will a pregnancy test be accurate if I m taking the pill A Yes you can get accurate results from your pregnancy test while you re on the pill Q What happens if take birth control pills while I m pregnant A Most likely nothing But once you find out that you are pregnant stop taking the pill Q Do birth control pills cause weight gain if the pill has any effect on your weight it will be very small If you gain a lot of weight on the pill you can t blame it on the pill Q Is it possible that can feel myself ovulate itis possible but it s unlikely Avoiding sex when you think you are ovulating is not a good way to avoid getting pregnant Other methods should be used 138 Ce aes Q can t get pregnant when have my period right A Wrong You can get pregnant anytime you have sex with a male partner During your period is when you re least likely to get pregnant but it can and does happen There are two reasons for this firstly sperm can live in your body for 3 5 days and secondly if you have irregular periods they aren t always
12. Elders All programs are free Lunch and supper is provided during the programs Transportation is provided if needed but notice must be given e Programs include Baby Bounce Toddler Tumble Scrapbooking All About Me Mom amp Tot s Story Time Other Services include Drop In Center Outreach e Kitchen Facilities Spiritual Room Programming Room Children s Play Room Mothering Room Computer Access Resource Materials Bent Arrow Contact 2nd floor 10117 150St Edmonton 780 481 3451 E mail baths bentarrow ca Check out their website at www bentarrow ca 128 Medical Services MOM Care A group of family doctors who provide prenatal care and delivery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Each doctor is on call one day a week The doctor who is there when you deliver your baby is the one who is on call that day They will care for you during your pregnancy and up to six weeks after your delivery They will provide care for your pregnancy but not for other medical problems MOM Care Contact 10134 111Ave Edmonton 780 474 3712 Or check out their website at www momcare ca f you don t already have a family doctor it is recommended that you try to get one now MOM Care will treat patients only for their pregnancies and they will not treat patients more than 6 weeks after delivery If you need to find a family doctor please contact Capital Health Li
13. and to make full use of the resources available to them during and after their pregnancies hope that by empowering young women with knowledge dispelling myths and breaking down pregnancies into manageable segments the students will come to realize that they are in control of their lives that they are responsible for and capable of bringing healthy babies into society and that school is manageable even during the trials and tribulations of adolescence and pregnancy It is my belief that if students remain engaged in school during and after pregnancies they stand a greater chance of attaining high school diplomas will have more employment opportunities will be aware of financial assistance programs to assist them in their education and thus planning the seed in their minds that it is plausible for young mothers to be full participants in the labour force and to pursue post secondary education Chapters How Did This Happen 5 14 Questions and Answers 39 47 What to Expect 00 48 65 Drugs and Alcohol 66 83 NUtritiON csccceseesseeeaees 84 96 What About School 97 106 Child Care sssssssnn nnn 107 120 Local Resources 121 135 Birth Control 0 00 136 170 GIOSSALY sscesseseesnnenes 171 173 How Did This Happen Table of Contents How an egg is hatched 00055 3 OVUlatiOniianddiisucndscancerssscessseasracews 4 After an egg is relea
14. business or a non profit organization Dayhome also known as Family Daycare or iome Daycare Childcare is usually provided by a single person or a few people out of their home Nanny babysitter Usually provided in the child s own home either on a regular basis nanny or occasionally babysitter Occasional Daycare Centre also known as a stop over daycare centre e Temporary and occasional once in a while childcare provided in a specific facility 110 Select a Location Do you want your childcare provider to be close to your home for easy pick ups and drop offs Or do you want it near your school or workplace so you can easily go check on evr child Here are a few websites that can help you find childcare places near your home or school www yellowpages ca www canadachildcaredirectory com www daycarebear ca www daycarecanada com www parentsandproviders com dayhomes Youscan also check out your local yellow pages phone book or ask someone yoy trust if they can recommend a place 111 Step 2 Calling providers After choosing a few daycare providers that you are interested in you should call them and do a quick phone interview You can confirm the information you already have about them and ask for more details You should write down the information you get about each place so you can compare them few things to ask in a phone call Ask
15. cooking Have a pickle if you crave it but don t eat half the jar 11 Fluids at least eight 8 ounce glasses daily You re not only eating for two you re also drinking for two If you re one of those people who goes through the day with barely a sip of water now s the time to change Your fetus needs fluids Extra fluids also help keep your skin soft lessen the likelihood of constipation rids your body of toxins and waste products and reduces swelling and urinary tract infections It may seems surprising but you should drink more fluids if you are retaining water it will flush out extra fluids You can count water milk fruit and vegetable juices soups caffeine free and sugar free soft drinks limit these and decaffeinated coffee or tea as fluids e Using a 12 ounce glass or mug will give you 1 5 cups of fluid at a shot and mean fewer refills w aa 12 Prenatal vitamin supplements daily In a perfect world you could get all of your nutritional requirements at the kitchen table but real life doesn t work that way You may not always have access to fresh foods you may be in a hurry and some days you may feel too sick to eat No pill can replace a good diet but a supplement can provide extra health insurance Your doctor will prescribe a supplement to you Sy Al 92 Ww LEER eee Milk and Alternatives Milk or powered milk reconstituted 250 mL 1 cup Ca
16. drip coffee does Caffeine takes fluid and calcium from your body so take in more water and calcium if you eat or drink lots of caffeine 4 other good reasons to cut back on caffeine It will make your frequent urination even worse It can be filling and satisfying so it can spoil your appetite for the nutritious food you need It can make your normal pregnancy mood swings even worse and it may not let you get enough rest It may interfere with the absorption of the iron both you and your baby need 95 Resources for Pregnancy Nutrition I nformation For more information on eating healthy during your pregnancy and during breast feeding check out these What to Expect When You re Expecting book by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel You can find this at libraries and bookstores or online at www whattoexpect com Or check out these websites www babycenter ca www health gov sk ca nutrition during pregnancy www nutritioninpregnancy org www nutrition birthingnaturally net References Used in This Chapter Murkoff H amp Mazel S 2002 What to Expect When You re Expecting New York NY Workman Publishing www hc sc gc ca fn an food guide aliment basics base guantit eng php What about School Did you know that you can still go to school and get your diploma even if you are pregnant or have a baby This chapter will show you School Options SEGUEM E strana NOrQuest 0 OMI
17. if there are admission conditions such as your child living in a certain neighborhood being potty trained or having up to date immunizations for example Some places won t let kids in unless they meet some conditions e How many and age of children cared for Children need a lot of supervision and the younger they are the more supervision they need Make sure each person is not caring for too many children 112 Training and experience Some childcare providers have college educations and some are mothers with a lot of experience Both are good Ideally you want someone who has completed a first aid course someone who is certified in CPR and someone who knows SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome prevention techniques Schedule Confirm which hours they are open and ask if there are times during the year when the centre will be closed Also ask if part time care is available Costs Confirm the price Most providers will give you a daily rate but will give a discount for weekly or monthly customers Some will even give a bigger discount for a long term contract Also ask ifthe provider qualifies for government programs so you can get assistance to help you pay for it see the childcare subsidy information on page If you Nave found some places that you think will be a good fit for you and your child schedule an appointment to visit the facility meet the provider and ask more questions
18. pills It is believed that the IUD changes the lining of the uterus to prevent the fertilized egg from being implanted It may also slow the sperm down enough to prevent it from reaching the uterus 167 PS ane ee eee S Advantages It will reduce a woman s periods which is especially good for those with heavy periods It can remain in place for 5 years It is very effective Neither partner can feel it during sex The woman controls this method of birth control Disadvantages Cost Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections Unpredictable bleeding and other side effects especially in the first few months Increased risk of benign non cancerous ovarian cysts May be difficult to insert in some women en Tp Tas 168 Es For more information on your birth control options here are some places to check out Options Sexual Health Association www ppae ab ca 50 9912 106St Edmonton 780 423 3737 Women s Health Matters www womenshealthmatters ca centres sex birthcontrol Birth Control Center 405 10030 107St Edmonton 780 413 5735 Or Abbottsfield Mall 3210 118Ave Edmonton 780 735 0010 gs ae PRR EES ae 169 E References Used in This Chapter www mayoclinic com health birth control pill WO000098 www prenatalvitamins wordpress com 2008 04 18 common pregnancy myths www ppae ab ca www womenshealthmatters ca www ame
19. spaced out the same length of time you can ovulate earlier than normal or closer to the time when you get your period Don t take the chance Always use protection Q have to be off the pill for 3 months before can get pregnant right A Wrong Actually you can get pregnant right after you go off the pill or there is a small chance that you can get pregnant while you re on the pill especially if you don t take it exactly as the instructions tell you to Rp ET es 139 Sane RE ge ager Ree ee Q can t get pregnant while I m breast feeding right A Wrong Your chances of getting pregnant during the first 6 months of breastfeeding are low but there is still a chance When you start your menstrual cycle again your chances of getting pregnant again increase Please do not rely on breastfeeding as birth control Q What is the best method of birth control AX The best method for avoiding sexually transmitted diseases STDs and pregnancy is a combination of condoms and a hormonal method like the pill or Depo Provera Keep in mind that the only method that is 100 effective is to avoid sexual activity with a partner Q How old do have to be to get the pill A Anyone can get the pill at any age without their parent s consent Please see the end of this chapter for where to get birth control or more information RS a TO ar TR es 140 ees Q Are there medications that affect the pill
20. the egg still goes to the uterus and gets flushed from your body during your next period 1 10 egg moving from fallopian tube to uterus A ovary B uterus C lining of the uterus Inside the man s body the making of a sperm Men s bodies are almost always at work making millions of tiny sperm Women are born with all of their eggs but men s bodies have to make sperm often Up to 300 million sperm are released each time a man ejaculates orgasms Sperm production starts in the testicles which are in the scrotal sac beneath the penis The testicles hang outside the body because they have to be cooler than body temperature After the sperm is made it is stored in a 40 foot long coiled tube in the testicle called the epididymis Sperm is mixed with semen just before ejaculation Only one sperm can fertilize each egg Sperm is manufactured in the seminiferous tubules within the testicle Did you know Did you know that the sex of the baby depends on which type of sperm enters the egg Sperm with a Y chromosome will make a baby boy and sperm with an X chromosome will make a baby girl The Big O Having orgasms isn t just for pleasure it also helps sperm and egg meet A man s orgasm moves sperm into the vagina and up towards the cervix at about 10 miles per hour A woman s orgasm causes contractions help pull the sperm further into the cervix
21. the iron It is recommended that from the 20th week on pregnant women take a daily iron supplement of 30 50mg Some examples include beef buffalo sardines duck beans oat bran barley pumpkin seeds dried fruit spinach seaweed and blackstrap molasses 9 Fats and high fat foods 4 full or 8 half servings daily Fat is vital to your developing baby but too much will cause you to gain too much weight Don t forget to count the fat you use in cooking Omega 3 fatty acids DHAs are especially important in the 3rd trimester It is essential for proper brain growth eye development and it may help combat post partum depression Some sources are oily fish DHA rich eggs walnuts flax seed chicken tuna crab shrimp and liver Others include oils from canola safflower sunflower peanut and flax soft margarines and salad dressings made from canola safflower sunflower peanut and flax oil 90 made from canola safflower sunflower peanut and flax oil 10 Salty foods in moderation Some sodium is necessary during pregnancy to maintain healthy fluid levels but very large quantities such as those found in pickles soy sauce and potato chips aren t good for anyone High sodium intake is related to high blood pressure which can be very dangerous in pregnancy labor and delivery It s a good idea to add salt to your food at the table if you need it rather than adding it during
22. wants to terminate their pregnancy You do not need consent from anyone nor a referral from a doctor If you are under 16 years of age you should tell one of your parents guardians but their consent is not needed How far along can be to have an abortion Generally surgical abortions are done from 6 20 weeks and medical abortions are done under 7 weeks 3 What information do need to have when call and make an appointment You need to have had a positive pregnancy test your health care number know the first day of your last period or the results of your ultrasound your address and postal code and a contact phone number 31 How safe is abortion Abortions are performed under the safest possible conditions A surgical abortion is a minor medical procedure with little risk involved According to Statistics Canada abortion is about 10 times safer than childbirth How long will be at the clinic e You will be there approximately 3 hours but the procedure itself takes less than 10 minutes Can still have children in the future e Yes There is nothing in a regular abortion that will stop you from being able to get pregnant in the future Is it painful e You will be given medications that will make you sleepy during the procedure You will not be all the way asleep You will also be given a local anesthetic on your cervix You will likely feel some discomfort and pressure and some women may f
23. 6 Subsidy Rates o Day Care Centers A 0 18 months up to 607 monthly per child B 19 months up to 528 monthly per child Family Day Homes A 0 18 months up to 502 monthly per child B 19 months up to 422 monthly per child Out of School Care Centers Child is at least 4 years old and is attending an Early Childhood Services ECS Program up to 528 monthly per child Supports for Stay at Home Parents Nursery Schools or Early g Development Programs 1200 per year What information do I need Copy of ID for each person in the family Social Insurance Number for you and your partner Latest Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada or you need to know your monthly income before taxes If you are receiving child support payments you will need to verify amounts Name and address of the chosen child care centre Confirmation letter of employment or proof of registration AND verification of student funding amounts being received Notice of Assessment from Student Finance E gt Please go to www childcare ca for more info and Application Form 117 Universal Child Care Benefit What is it a6 It is a program designed to help Canadian families by supporting their child care choices and giving direct financial support It is for children under the age of 6 It is paid as 100 per month per child How can I apply You can print the application form from this website E U ae
24. 66 1156 780 468 3000 Fax 780 468 3962 www braemarepsb ca 100 Advocate Program every student will have an advocate person to help her personalize her school experience and to make sure that stu dents do not feel isolated at Braemar The advocate will connect you with other people and services in the school Terra s counselors have an office at Braemar School where students can access these Services Counselling Kick Butt stop smoking program Collective Kitchens Pregnancy and Parenting Questions Drop In Centre Health For Two see page For more information Breastfeeding Support Group Medical Services What kind of courses can take at Braemar Braemar offers all of the academic courses that other high schools offer plus the following options CALM Phys Ed Reading Foods Fashion Child Care Computer Related Courses Financial Management Legal Studies 101 What is Norquest Norquest College NorQuest Norquest is an accredited high school which offers daytime evening and distance education Students can get their education while working or raising a family They have over 50 programs to choose from They have short programs that prepare you for a career faster Full time part time online and distance education Student support services and resources You will have a personal program plan to help you get to your goal You may qualify for student finance funding Abo
25. How much caffeine can drink a A Since caffeine passes quickly through the placenta to the baby it is recommended that you avoid caffeine while you re pregnant If you do eat or drink caffeine try to limit yourself to 2 3 servings per day Don t forget that caffeine is found in tea sodas and chocolate y 40 U x Q Can color my hair t9 Some doctors recommend that you avoid using hair dyes during pregnancy especially in the first trimester Highlighting or streaking your hair involves less contact between the dye and your skin so that is safer Always use a gloves and don t leave the dye on any 1 longer than you have to Z j k A Q Can I drink herbal tea A Some herbs may be harmful to pregnant women If you choose to drink herbal teas stick to those with ingredients found in ordinary diets like cinnamon orange lemon and apple Y Q Is alcohol okay once in a while A NO when you drink alcohol your baby is drinking it too Therefore you should avoid all forms of alcohol when you are pregnant Please see page For much more information on why you TY shouldn t drink while you re pregnant 41 U Q Can take aspirin when have a headache L A Most headache medications like aspirin and ibuprophen are not recommended for pregnant women Regular strength Tylenol is a better option for you If you have migraines please see your doctor about which medications you ca
26. Not very effective when used alone It may be expensive if used regularly It only provided partial protection against sexually transmitted infections You may have some difficulty inserting and removing it It can t be used during your period You must plan ahead before you have sex eRe Ts 160 Es Male Condoms What are they The male condom is a thin covering that can be put over a man s penis to prevent sperm from being released into the vagina They are the best way to protect yourself and your partner against sexually transmitted infections How effective are they They are 88 90 effective when used alone but when combined with a spermicide used by the woman a condom can be up to 98 effective How do they work They prevent sperm being released into the va gina so it is unlikely that sperm will come into contact with an unfertilized egg 161 aE Advantages Protects against sexually transmitted infections as well as pregnancy You don t need a prescription You only use it when you need to Condoms are available in drug stores corner stores grocery stores and in some cases are free at school or the Planned Parenthood office Allows male partner to be involved in birth control decision making It does not cause any hormonal changes in your body Disadvantages Sex is interrupted to put the condom on Condoms
27. Now the sperm are on a quest to find the egg They have to travel about 7 inches from the cervix through the fallopian tubes to where the egg is A few lucky sperm will actually reach the egg and they have to work very hard to get through the egg s outer shell Now the real miracle begins The genetic materials in the sperm and the egg combine to create a new cell and start dividing very quickly You are not actually pregnant until the bundle of new cells travels down your fallopian tube and attaches itself to the inside of your uterus The bundle of new cells is now called an embryo It takes about 3 days for the bundle of cells to travel down the fallopian tube and reach the uterus A couple weeks later you will probably miss your period and begin to think you may be pregnant You can take a home pregnancy test to find out or go to your doctor or a clinic to be sure References Used in This Chapter www babycentre co uk preconception activelytrying howbabiesaremade Table of Contents Options for Pregnancies Decision Making Worksheet Pregnancy Counseling Cost of Raising a Child Adoption Myths and Facts Adoption Fun Facts 10 Common Adoption Mistakes Adoption FAQ S c ccsesesseeeeeeeeees Adoption R SOUICES eccceeeees 7 ole 40 0 0 eee Different Types of Abortion Support After an Abortion If your pregnancy has been confirmed by a d
28. Resources and Contact Information For This Chapter www yellowpages ca wWww canadachildcaredirectory com wWww daycarebear ca www daycarecanada com www parentsandproviders com dayhomes www cra arc gc ca benefits uccb menu e html D UCCB Www cCcra arc gc ca benefits cctb menu e html CCTB References Used in This Chapter Www daycarebear ca choosing the right daycare provider WwWw momsrefuge com wisdom childcare index html www childcare ca WWW Cra arc gc ca benefits uccb menu e html UCCB WWW Cra arc gc ca benefits cctb menu e html CCTB 120 Community Resources ra i p3 E m iA oh i This chapter will give you information on these resources in Edmonton Prenatal ProgramsS scessessseeeee Parenting ClaSsSes cssscssessseseeees Medical SeCrviCes csssssssessessseneees Counselling SeCrviCesS 0sssesssesssee Support ServiCesS cssscsssessseseneees Housing SUPPOFTt 0 cccseeesseeneees Don t forget to look at the last page of all the other chapters for a list of resources talked about in the chapter 122 i Prenatal Programs Health For Two Program This program offers health information nutrition and Support to pregnant women It provides easy to use information on prenatal health and infant care e Staff and nurses can answer your questions Pregnant women receive milk coupons and prenatal vitamins You can be connected to other age
29. The pads of the fingers and toes are forming The baby is developing fingerprints A baby girl is developing eggs in her ovaries Gender is usually visible by ultrasound Loud noises may startle your baby Your baby is covered in a fine hair called lanugo Your baby weighs up to 283 grams The baby measures about 25cm 9 5 inches 57 Month 5 What to expect Ad Ad Ad Ad What about the baby Ad od You may fe l your baby moving lmcreasing whitish vagigal discharge Achiness in your lower belly and along your sides You may want to eat a lot Leg cramps Faster heart rate Easier or more difficult orgasm Backache Skin color changes on the belly and or face Your bellybuttoa may start to stick out Fewer mood swings Continued absentmindedness The pads of the fingers and toes are forming The baby is developing fingerprints A baby girl is developing eggs in her ovaries Gender is usually visible by ultrasound Loud noises may startle your baby Your baby is covered in a fine hair called lanugo Your baby weighs up to 283 grams The baby measures about 25cm 9 5 inches 58 Month 7 What to expect Ad Ad od Ad Ad What about tHe baby You may fe l stronger movements from your baby and more often Increasingly heavy whitish vaginal discharge Aching in the lower belly and or on your sides Constipation Heartburn indigestion flatulence farting bloating Oc
30. They are useful for women who have sex 2 or 3 times per week or less They are probably not a good solution for women who have sex very often 155 Diaphragm cervical barrier What is it It is a shallow done shaped cap of latex with a flexible rim How effective is it It is about 81 effective How does it work It is filled with spermicide and it covers the entry to the cervix There are many different sizes of diaphragms You have to visit a doctor or clinic to be examined and measured to find the size that fits you best 156 Sa nen er per ee Advantages It can be inserted hours before intercourse so sex can be spontaneous You only use it when you need to Neither partner can feel it The woman controls this method of birth control It can be used to hold back your menstrual flow if you want to have sex during your period It does not cause any hormonal changes in your body Disadvantages It must be fitted by a doctor or clinic It is less effective for women who have frequent sex It causes pelvic pain in some women It may increase your risk of urinary tract infections Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections Some women have difficulty inserting or removing it Needs to be cleaned after each use 157 nee Tp Cervical Cap What is it It is a small thimble shaped latex cap How effective is it It is 80 90 effectiv
31. an adoption practitioner and a lawyer and their services are free 24 Myth Adoptive parents will never love your baby as much as you will Fact Adoptive parents are ready to open their hearts and their home to any child that needs their love It makes no difference whether the child is biologically theirs or not Myth Adoptive children grow up believing they were abandoned by their mothers and don t want anything to do with them Fact With the help of their adoptive parents your child will eventually come to understand that he or she came to them because of your love and selflessness Myth Birth mothers are cold and heartless Fact Placing your child for adoption is probably the most heart wrenching decision you ll ever make But due to your lack of emotional or financial resources you probably feel like you don t have any other choice That s nothing to feel guilty about Nor does it make you a bad person Bad people don t carry a baby for 9 months only to place him or her with an other set of parents Nor do they take the time to create an adoption plan that will hopefully give him or her a better life than the one they re able to provide Myth Adoptive parents can offer you money or presents to choose them Fact Adoptive parents can t do either If they do they risk losing the adoption Your decision must be made voluntarily without any unfair influence from anybody else 25 If you re thinking abo
32. an help Edmonton Community Services For assessment and short term counseling Call 780 496 4777 Catholic Social Services These services are for everyone you don t have to be Catholic They offer individual counseling couples counseling and family counseling There is no cost for these services Call 780 424 3545 Or check out their website at www catholicsocialservices ab ca 131 The Support Network They offer free counseling on a walk in basis that means you don t need an appointment e Counselors can help you break down your problems into manageable pieces and help you make good use of your problem solving skills They can also refer clients to other services like long term counseling family doctors addictions counselors legal services and more Contact them at 400 10025 106St Edmonton 780 482 0198 Or check out their website at www thesupportnetwork com The Family Centre They offer individual couples and family counseling They can help you heal from abuse or trauma build stronger relationships get through life changes and raise healthy children e You may qualify for subsidized services very cheap or free services to low income people Contact them at 20 9912 106St Edmonton 780 424 5580 Or check out their website at www the family centre com If you are a student at Boyle Street Educa tion Centre you have free access to counselors Please see Mavis or Brandy
33. are Poor nutrition Smoking Hormonal imbalance e Certain STDs Certain medical problems Drugs that are harmful to the fetus A high fever e d The following are not believed to cause miscarriages e History of multiple abortions Brief emotional upset l A fall or accidental injury Normal physical activity such as housework or lifting children or heavy objects Possible sigs of miscarriage Bleeding with cramps When pain js severe or when it continues for more than one day without any break When bleeding is as heavy as a period or when light staining continues for more than 3 days When you have a history of miscarriage and you experience either bleeding or cramping or both If any of these happen call your doctor right away just in case When not to worry Mild cramps Achiness A pulling sensation on one or both sides of the abdomen Unless cramping is severe constant or accompanied by bleeding there is no need to worry Slight staining bleeding a little before or around the time you would have expected your period as long as it doesn t come with lower abdominal pain Light pink spotting after sex is okay unless the bleeding becomes heavy or comes with cramps When to get emergency medical attention When bleeding is heavy enough to soak several pads in an hour or when pain is so bad you can t bear it When you pass clots or grayish pink material zy Mont
34. ast feeding Norplant is safe and will not interfere with your production of breast milk It can protect you for up to 5 years You don t have to remember a pill every day It can quickly be reversed It has the same positive effects on your period as the pill Disadvantages Expensive around 500 Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections May cause irregular bleeding Must be removed at a clinic or by a doctor An infection in your arm is possible Sometimes difficult to remove Some women can t use Norplant It has some of the same side effects as the pill pear TR a 146 Emergency Contraceptive Pill What is it A method of birth control that must be used within 72 hours 3 days of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy How effective is it It is about 98 effective How does it work It contains the same hormones as the birth control pill but in a different dose These hormones interfere with ovulation to prevent a pregnancy They may also change the lining of the uterus so a fertilized egg won t develop You should not take the pills if you think you are already pregnant they will not end a pregnancy that is already established pea Tas 147 PRS pea ee eee Rrra Advantages e It is available without a prescription They are effective as a back up to other methods If a pregnancy occurs it will not harm the developing baby Disadvanta
35. at if it s faster it s a girl and if it s slower it s a boy There have been no studies that show for sure that heart rate can predict a baby s sex Q Is it true that spicy foods will induce start labor t9 No spicy foods will not induce labor It might just cause heartburn y a W U x Q Is it okay to take baths while I m pregnant N aa pax zd A Yes just make sure your bath water isn t really hot Also if you re leaking fluid or bleeding don t have baths Contact your doctor Q if have sex close to my due date will it help me go into labor A No However breast stimulation male ejaculation and female orgasm may help to enhance labor after it has already started y x Q Can exercise while I m pregnant A Check with your doctor but in general most exercises that you were doing before you got pregnant can be continued as long as you re comfortable W 45 x Q am eating r two so can have as much as J want right A NO Nice try You only need about 300 extra calories per day now You could easily get that from a cup of regular yogurt apple slices with peanut butter or a small turkey sandwich but not all three Your doctor can help you keep track of your weight to make sure you re on track Please see chapter For more information on nutrition Q Can be pregnant and still have a period A You can have some ligh
36. birth control parenting programs and pregnancy resources Contact By e mail options optionssexualhealth ca Website www ppae ab ca In person 50 9912 106St Edmonton By phone 780 423 3737 20 One big factor in deciding whether or not to have a baby is money Here is an example of how much it can cost to raise a girl in Canada The total cost of rais ing a boy was slightly higher The Cost of Raising a Girl to Age 18 2004 Recreation pea Shelter fur 7 Health Personal reading nishings a elothine Care Care gifts school portation ee household TORAL PU operations 1 507 1 720 141 0 4 568 2 157 10 093 sof ss200 s2218 9 78 80 aii sf sof se aaa sf sal sm a sam EREET z saa om 260 426 1 132 509 17 1 639 1 099 260 3 805 fF es Q0 Nn 2 218 gt PF Qo Q0 Nn 2 218 2 2 218 gt 2 218 gt 2 218 gt 2 218 7 355 0 2 218 7 283 426 1 132 0 2 218 ele 7 283 1 639 1 09 260 426 1 348 0 2 218 2 26 34 15 159 4 265 3 935 16 161 4 094 54 397 42 189 166 549 4 an Ff Pf n n Q Q O O A A A Ff Pa A N N N nN o o P j O Nn Nn O N A N NX O o N oo oo Source Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives From the Canadian Council on Social Development www ccsd ca factsheets 21 What if want to keep my baby but my relationship with my partner is
37. casional headaches faintness or dizziness Pink toothbrush from bleeding gums Leg cramps Back ache Shortness of breath The baby s movements are smaller now because it s getting crowded in the uterus human fetus 28 weeks standupgiri com At around 28 weeks babies begin to start turning head down Your baby can sense light and dark Your baby can hear your heart beat your digestive e system your voice and the voices of other people near you It s like what you can hear under water in a pool Your baby s eyelashes are developing Your baby is about 35cm 14 inches long and weighs about 2 4 pounds 1kg 59 z Month 8 What to expect l Dd What about the baby Strong regflar activity from the baby Increasing heavy whitish vaginal discharge Increased constipation Pelvic pressure or achiness s Increasing shortness of breath Difficulty sleeping Increasing Braxton Hicks contractions Increasing clumsiness Colostrum leaking from your nipples Your baby s bone marrow is producing all of it s red blood cells Amniotic fluid is still present and your baby urinates pees about 0 5 liters into it every day Your baby opens and closes its eyes when it wants to The finger nails reach the end of the fingers e Some babies have a lot of hair on their head others have none Your baby has put on about 2 pounds of weight since last month Your baby weighs about 1 7k
38. ch option Remember to be realistic On a sheet of paper make a table like the one below for each option TOption Pros Cons Impact on My Life example Continue with the pregnancy and parent the child on my own Make a list of pros and cons for each option Take some time to think about what your ideal situation is for being a parent When would it be Where would you be living What role would your partner take What role would your parents and family take What would you be like Now think about the situation that really exists right now What are the differences between your ideal and actual situation For most of us ideal situations are not reality What are the minimum requirements you would need to carry through with the pregnancy and parent a child At this point you may have an inner sense of the decision you feel best with 19 Do you feel like you need to talk to someone who understands and who can help you decide what is best for you right now Planned Parenthood of Edmonton now called Options Sexual Health Association has counseling programs and they can help you make confident well informed decisions You may find it easier to talk to a counselor than to a friend or loved one because a counselor can give you information without pushing their Opinion on you or pressuring you to make a certain decision The counselors can also help you by referring you to services like doctors
39. d the doctor moves the tube back and forth for a short time until the uterus is empty The walls of the uterus are then gently felt with a loop shaped instrument to make sure no tissue remains It is done later in the first trimester from 6 14 weeks from the start of your last period Advantages e Safe and simple Can be done later in the first trimester Less than one percent chance that the abortion will be incomplete Disadvantages Abdominal pain and cramping are common most women recover quickly but cramps may continue for up to a week following the procedure Menstrual like bleeding possible for up to two weeks after the procedure Full recovery may take up to a week Serious complications like infection or damage to the uterus are possible but rare the risk of complications increases with more advanced pregnancies There are many factors that influence the decision about which abortion procedure is best for you Some things that you may want to think about include Do you want to be awake or asleep during the procedure Where are you most comfortable having the procedure done an abortion clinic or a hospital Do you want to have surgery or would you prefer a medical drug option How long has it been since your last period If you have any health conditions that might limit your options What procedures if any are done near your home Post after Abortion Counseling Having an unplanned pregnancy and a
40. doption is completed Fact Finding parents for your child is only one part of the process There is still another process that you have to go through in order to get the final go ahead This process varies depending on which province you live in 23 Myth As a birth mother you have no say in the adoption process or in your child s future Fact In an open adoption birth mothers have lots of rights They get to choose the parents for their child and they have the option of taking an active role in just about every stage of the adoption plan Myth Once you place your baby for adoption you ll never see him or her again Fact Having a relationship with your child s adoptive parents may seem a little scary at first but most birth mothers do go on to have one Your relationship could include exchanging letters photos phone calls or even personal visits It all comes down to whatever you feel comfortable with Myth Once you decide to place your baby for adoption you can t change your mind Fact Before placing your baby you can change your mind at any time After the placement it s a little more complicated There is some time where you can take back your consent and have your child returned to you but after that time you will no longer have rights to your child Myth Adoptive parents have all kinds of experts working for them and you don t have any Fact As part of the adoption process you will be assigned
41. dt Lite has Aah Disclaimer The information contained in this guide was gathered from previously published and on line sources and is presented here for educational purposes only It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice If you should have any healthcare related questions do not hesitate to consult your healthcare provider Do not delay in seeking medical advice because of something you have read in this guide Copyright 2008 Ann Schreuders and Boyle Street Education Centre All rights reserved Reproduction or utilization of this work in any form by any means is forbidden without permission from the copyright holder Introduction The purpose of this guide is to provide information and resources to pregnant students to help bridge the gap between at risk youth and available support systems by making them aware of local services which target their needs Each year many students face unplanned pregnancies This guide is intended to support Boyle Street Education Centre as it continually works to address barriers to school success by giving students continuous access to a support network of services through partnerships within the community As a part of BSECs resource library this guide may help pregnant students to decide how to deal with their unplanned pregnancies and if continuing with them help them carry out physically and mentally healthy pregnancies to plan for the transition to parenthood
42. e How does it work It fits snugly over the cervix creating a seal that blocks the entry of sperm into the cervical canal Advantages e It is re usable and not very expensive It is small and easy to carry It doesn t have to interrupt sex It can stay in place up to 48 hours and can be used more than once during that time Disadvantages You need a prescription to get it Must be cleaned and stored after use mEnE peii E which ae be messy 158 PRES ane eee Rrra ee Sponge What is it It is a soft round piece of foam which contains several different spermicides liquid that kills sperm How effective is it It is 75 90 effective when used alone It may be more effective when combined with another method of birth control like a condom How does it work It absorbs and traps sperm uses spermicide to kill soerm and sits in front of the cervix making it more difficult for sperm to enter 159 PS nea ee nr eee pera Advantages It can be inserted before sex so sex can be spontaneous Can be used with other forms of birth control like condoms You use it only when you need to Usually neither partner can feel the sponge during sex You control this method of birth control It does not cause any hormonal changes in your body You can buy it without a prescription at pharmacies It does not need to be fitted at a clinic Disadvantages
43. e with your child or children but not with your child ren s other parent Youth on Student Finance may be supported until they are 20 years or get their high school diploma whichever comes first If they turn 20 during the school year they may be funded until the end of that school year If you think you might be eligible for Student Finance and you attend Boyle Street Education Centre please see Mavis Averill Assistant Principal 104 Advancing Futures What is it n lt e Itis a bursary program that helps youth who have been or are still in the care of Alberta Children s Services to achieve their educational goals It helps students take care of their school expenses and fixed monthly living allowances Who can apply To be eligible for the bursary you must Be a full time or part time student enrolled in an Alberta school Have had a Permanent Guardianship Order PGO between the ages of 13 and 18 or have been in the custody of Alberta Children s Services for at least 546 days between the time they were 13 and 22 years old Must be between 18 and 22 years old when they apply Must attend school regularly minimum attendance requirement must be met each month Who can contact if think am eligible If you are attending Boyle Street Education centre talk to Cliff Whitford counsellor or Call 780 415 0085 E mail advancing futures gov ab ca Visit the website at www advancing
44. eanut butter 3 glasses of milk 4 ounces of canned salmon A cup of yogurt is 1 2 a serving 3 Vitamin C foods 3 or more servings daily Vitamin C is important for tissue repair wound healing and other processes Your baby needs it for proper growth and for the development of strong bones and teeth Your body can t store vitamin C so you need a fresh supply every day Some vitamin C rich foods are red peppers strawberries oranges Brussels sprouts broccoli grapefruit cantaloupe cooked cabbage and tomatoes 87 4 Calcium foods 4 servings daily You and your baby need calcium for strong bones and teeth muscle heart and nerve development blood clotting and enzyme activity Aim for about 1200mg of calcium daily If you don t take in enough calcium during your pregnancy your body will take some calcium from your bones to help meet the needs of your developing fetus Some good sources of calcium include yogurt milk fortified orange juice cheese cooked cabbage and sardines 5 Green leafy and yellow vegetables and yellow fruits 3 or more servings daily These foods supply you with vitamin A which is important for cell growth remember that your baby s cells are multiplying like crazy as well as healthy skin bones and eyes They will also supply you with other essential vitamins and minerals which can reduce the risk of cancer and fight diseases and constipation Some examp
45. ee E 47 6 Gos 239 549 758 10 38 isis i557 18 37 21 16 23 56 49 9 aio 236 S82 749 10 25 i301 15 38 18 14 20 50 23 27 52 2 His eon ee Comite Iza mizdomieioneN 17 52 20 25 22 59 54 4 G20 230 5 00 7 30 10 00 12 31 J is o1 17 31 20 01 22 32 59 0 ao 2324 4 49 73 9 38 12 03 14 27 16 52 19 16 21 41 63 5 Gao 219 4 38 658 917 11 37 13 56 16 15 18 35 20 54 23 14 68 0 aso 214 4 29 643 g 58 112 13 27 15 41 17 56 20 10 22 25 Hee 10 39 12 47 14 54 17 02 19 10 21 18 23 50 Lu nes 10 28 12 34 14 40 16 46 18 51 20 57 23 03 Lo on 10 18 12 22 14 26 16 29 18 33 20 37 22 40 e 10 08 12 10 14 12 16 14 18 15 20 17 22 19 Lod ee 11 59 13 59 15 59 17 58 19 58 21 58 23 58 A 11 48 13 46 15 44 17 42 19 40 21 38 23 36 o 11 37 13 33 15 29 17 26 19 22 21 18 23 14 a 11 27 13 21 15 16 17 10 19 05 20 59 22 54 How to use this chart next page The chart on page Will tell you how long you have to wait before the alcohol you drank will be out of your body After that you can Safely breastfeed Go to the column on the left and find your weight Go to the top row and find the number of drinks you had or want to have Find the box where they intersect That will tell you the number of hours and min
46. eel a brief cramp near the end The procedure takes less than 5 minutes and you will have a nurse caring for you the whole time 8 What about my privacy Will anyone know what I m doing No All personal records and services are confidential No one will be able to get information about your appointment at the clinic 9 What should bring with me to my appointment You should bring photo identification your health care card an escort to drive you home an empty stomach and socks or slippers and a housecoat if you wish Did you know There is more than one type of abortion There are medical abortions and surgical abortions Medical Abortions use two drugs to empty the contents of the uterus The first one is given by an injection The second drug is given by placing several tablets in the vagina 5 7 days after the injection is given They can only be done early in pregnancy In most cases the uterus will be emptied within 24 hours A follow up exam is done 1 or 2 weeks after the injection to make sure the abortion has happened Most places will do medical abortions up to 7 weeks from the start of your last period Advantages Avoids surgery and the risk of damage to the uterus with surgical instruments Can be done early before signs of pregnancy occur May feel less invasive than surgery May seem more private to some women since much of the procedure can occur at home Disadvantages Takes place over a week or mo
47. ey come in several forms including foams jellies creams and tablets How effective is it It is one of the least effective methods When used alone it is about 75 effective Combining it with other methods like condoms or cervical barriers makes them more effective How does it work Spermicides are inserted into the vagina before sex and act by blocking the cervix and killing the sperm 165 PRS ee S Advantages Is available at pharmacies and clinics Can be used with other methods of birth control Your partner is not involved in this method of birth control It does not cause any hormonal changes in your body May provide some protection against sexually transmitted infections You only use it when you need tt Disadvantages Not very effective when used alone Causes irritation in some women e Vaginal irritation can increase your risk of some sexually transmitted or vaginal infections Spermicides often taste bad You may have to interrupt sex to use them Some of them are messy You must plan ahead before you have sex Can be expensive Te Ts 166 Sd Mirena I nter Uterine Device I UD What is it It is a small T shaped device placed into the uterus by a doctor It can remain in place for 5 years How effective is it It is about 99 effective How does it work It contains low doses of a hormone used in some birth control
48. for more information on accessing our counselors 132 Housing Support The following agencies can help you find housing options for you and your baby Edmonton Community Services 780 496 4777 Terra Child and Family Support Centre 9359 67A St Edmonton 780 468 3218 This is for students of Braemar School Boyle Street Co op 10116 105Ave Edmonton 780 424 4106 Edmonton I nner City Housing Society 9430 111Ave Edmonton 780 423 1339 Aboriginal Community Connections Centre 780 481 3451 If you are a student at Boyle Street Education Centre please see Brandy for housing support 133 Other Supports Maternity and Baby Clothing Baby Supplies Pregnancy Care Centre 780 424 2624 Health For Two Program 780 735 3008 Bissell Centre Family Services 780 423 2285 Basically Babies 780 989 0180 E mail office basicallybabies org baby supplies River of Life Church 11368 95St Edmonton 780 479 6762 clothing exchange References Used in This Chapter www boylestreet org familysupport html www terraassociation com www pregnancycarecentre ca www bissellcentre org services www bentarrow ca www momcare ca www pregnancydocs ca www catholicsocialservices ab ca www thesupportnetwork com www the family centre com because you may want to wait a while before you become pregnant again 136 Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Different Types of
49. futures gov ab ca 105 Resources and References Used in This Chapter Norquest general inquiries 780 644 6000 10215 108St Edmonton Aboriginal Student Liason Services 780 644 6130 www norquest ab ca www braemarepsb ca www bsec ab ca Advancing Futures 780 415 0085 www advancingfutures gov ab ca 106 2 In this chapter Information on how to find a good childcare centre in your area erc0s ng The Type of Provider Selecting A LOCatION 0 scsscseeseeseees Calling PrOVICEFS 0sccssessecseesaees Meeting Providers 0 ccceeeteeeeee FinaleGeOckS cccsecsenccssnnccnsensnccnseusas Childcare Subsidy scssessesseesenns Universal Child Care Benefit Canada Child Tax Benefit Resources and References 108 Choosing the right people to care for your child while you re in school or working can seem like a big scary task But with some planning and patience you can find a provider that will be well suited to your child s needs and will put your mind at ease and let you concentrate on school or work r Remember It is best to start early when thinking about your childcare options at least 2 or 3 months in advance 109 Step 1 Choose the type of childcare There are 4 main types of childcare providers Daycare Centre Preschool Childcare provided in a specific facility Can be a for profit
50. g 3 pounds 11 ounces and is about 40cm 15 8 inches 60 Month 9 What to expect More frequent urination peeing after the baby drops Basier breathing after tae baby drops Fatigue tiredness or extra energy Increase or loss of appetite More excitement anxiety apprehension absentmindedness Relief that you re almost there Irritability and oversensitivity Impatience and restlessness Dreaming and fantasizing about the baby What about the baby The organs are making final preparations for birth At week 37 the baby s weight gain slows down a lot The average birth weight is about 7 5 pounds and the average length is 18 22 inches Most babies are born from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the due date Labor starts when the baby signals to the mother s body that he or she is ready to be born 10 Things hat Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant 1 The Nestin lnstinct Some pregnant women have a powerful urge to prepare their home for the baby by aning Organizing and decorating 2 Inability to Concentrate This can go on all through the pregnancy You can help this by making lists to help you remember dates and appointments 3 Mood Swings ff you suffer from PMS you are likely to have severe mood swings during pregnancy They are very common in the first trimester and at the end of the third trimester z 4 Bra Size e e swollen during the first trimester because of hormones and they may
51. ges They are not an ongoing method of birth control They are for emergencies only It does not offer protection during the rest of the menstrual cycle Side effects include breast tenderness diarrhea spotting or nausea during the first 24 48 hours after taking the pill It does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections 148 geass Depo Provera What is it It is an injection of hormones similar to those used in the birth control pill How effective is it It is 99 effective How does it work The injection is given every 3 months to prevent pregnancy It works the same way as the birth control pill 149 a es It can be used during breast feeding 6 weeks after delivery It doesn t require you to take a pill every day It provides continuous birth control for 3 months Women who can t take the pill because of health conditions can often take Depo Provera It is very effective at preventing pregnancy You don t have to interrupt sex It is very safe The woman controls this method of birth control Disadvantages You are not protected against sexually transmitted infections You may have irregular menstrual bleeding or more frequent bleeding e You must return to the doctor every 12 weeks for your injection You may experience side effects similar to those of the pill You may not be able to get pregnant for up
52. h 2 What you can expect Symptoms similar to month 1 Complexion problems ghanges in your skin Your waistline may start to get bigger Your figure starts to look different What about the baby e This is a very important month in your baby s development Your baby goes from being a blastocyst to beipg an amp mbryo Early in the second month your baby s heart will begin to beat e Early in this month it is hard o tell which way is up on your baby but later in the month it becomes easy to tell which end is your baby s head and which is it s bottom The body parts which are just starting to develop are the arms and legs liver pancreas lungs and stomach The doctor won t be able to tell yet if your baby is a a or a boy Your baby s heart beat can be found on an ultrasound Your baby measures 8 11mm from head to bottom 54 Month 3 What you can expect Fatigue tir dness and sleepiness Aneed to urinate pee efrequently A slight increase in vaginal discharge Nausea Constipation Occasional headaches Tightness of clothing around your waist and chest A bigger appetite A new sense of calmness What about the baby Your baby s bones are starting to harden Your baby is moving inside you but you may not be able to feel it yet Your baby s eyes are large and open Your baby has ears It s still very difficult to tell whether your baby
53. ing it harder for sperm to enter The lining of the uterus gets thinner making it hard for a fertilized egg to attach to the wall 143 ee ees Advantages Very effective at preventing pregnancy Your period is very regular and sometimes lighter You may bleed less during your period and it may not last for as many days You don t have to interrupt sex The woman controls this method of birth control It may decrease menstrual cramps or pain It may help control the pain associated with endometriosis Disadvantages You are not protected against STDs You need a prescription You must remember to take it at the same time every day You may have side effects like nausea bloating headaches breast tenderness bleeding between your periods and decreased sex drive less desire for sex se RTE ETT es 144 Eee Norplant What is it It is made up of 6 thin capsules made of soft flexible material They are implanted through a small cut just below the surface of the skin usually in the upper arm They contain a hormone similar to that used in birth control pills How effective is it It is 99 effective How does it work The hormone is slowly released into the body It has the same effects on the reproductive system as the birth control pill 145 PS pea ee eer Rr pereee Advantages e Once you have successfully started bre
54. is a boy or a girl Your baby goes from being called an embryo to being called a fetus Your baby s head is the biggest part of their body Your baby weighs about 14 grams and is about the size of an apple Your uterus is about the size of a grapefruit Month 4 What to expect od d Ad Ad d od Ad Ad od od od What about the baby Fatigue tiredness Mot having to urinate gee as often Less nausea and less vomiting Constipation difficulty going 2 Stuffy nose Nosebleeds once in a while Ear stuffiness Bleeding gums Swelling of hands and feet and sometimes face Varicose veins en your legs Hemorrhoids Whitish vaginal discharge Your baby starts to urinate pee small amounts Your baby s heart pumps about 25 quarts of blood every day All of the teeth have formed Your baby has a scalp and a hair pattern Your baby weighs about 85 grams and is about 5 inches long The gender may be seen in an ultrasound but it may not be too reliable yet 56 Month 5 What to expect Ad Ad Ad Ad What about the baby Ad od You may fe l your baby moving lmcreasing whitish vagigal discharge Achiness in your lower belly and along your sides You may want to eat a lot Leg cramps Faster heart rate Easier or more difficult orgasm Backache Skin color changes on the belly and or face Your bellybuttoa may start to stick out Fewer mood swings Continued absentmindedness
55. keep growing all throughout your pregnancy 5 Skin There are many skin changes during pregnancy Glowing skin is one as well as brownish or yellowish patches on the face darkening nipples a dark line off the lower belly and acne pimples These will go away after you give birth 6 Hair and Nails Your hair may grow faster and fall out less during pregnancy You may grow hair in unwanted places Hair may be drier or more oily Nails may split or tear more easily These things will change after delivery 62 7 Shoe Size Som women have sw lling in their feet and may have to wear a larger shoe size 8 Joint Mobility During pregnancy a hormone makes your body less stable and you can injure yourself more easily It is easy to overst etch or strain yourself 9 Varicose Veins Hemorrhoids and Constipation Varicose veins happen when blood pools in veins made bigger by the hormones of pregnancy Hemorrhoids are Varicose veins in the rectum bum Your uterus puts pressure on your pelvis and the veins in the rectum may get bigger Constipation This ig common throughout pregnancy as hormones slow the Fate of food going through your body Also your uterus may push against your large intestinep making it hard for your body to get rid of waste y 10 Things that may come out of your body on delivery day Your baby Urine pee Amniotic fluid from the water bag Blood Vomit Gas Fece
56. late for her to stop The sooner she stops drinking the better it will be for both her and her baby Drugs and Your baby Did you know e The time during pregnancy that a drug is taken Is extremely critical The first eight weeks of pregnancy often before a woman knows she is pregnant are usually the most important for embry onic development All drugs are able to cross the placenta and reach your baby Exposing your baby to drugs before it is born may have very serious effects on him or her as a newborn and later on in life Did you know Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals What can happen to my baby if smoke weed during my pregnancy Some of the effects include Sleep disturbances Poor visual problem solving Hyperactivity Impassivity without emotion insensible Inattention Increased Delinquency Low Birth Weight Cocaine and Your baby What happens when use cocaine while am pregnant It goes into your baby s bloodstream It stays in your baby s body much longer than it Stays in your body How can cocaine affect my unborn baby During the first few months of pregnancy it may increase the risk of miscarriage It can cause placental abruption when the placenta Separates from the uterus and causes severe bleeding early labor or death of the baby Birth defects Early labor Smaller head and slow growth
57. les include spinach broccoli yams carrots romaine lettuce apricots cantaloupe and mango Remember the deeper the color the better 88 You can count a glass of vegetable juice or a mango smoothie toward your daily allowance but watch out for juices which are really just sugary fruit drinks 6 Other fruits and vegetables 2 or more servings daily Many of them are rich in minerals such as potassium and magnesium Some red fruits such as watermelon and red grapes are rich in lycopene a disease fighting antioxidant Some examples are apples pears bananas and corn 7 Whole grains and legumes 6 11 servings per day They are packed with nutrients that are needed for just about every part of your baby s body Starchy foods may help reduce morning sickness Don t count breads or cereals made with white fiber even if they are enriched because they are lacking in fiber protein vitamins and minerals which are found in the whole grain Whole grains and legumes include whole wheat oats rye barley corn rice millet peas beans and peanuts 89 8 lron rich foods some daily You ll need more iron rich foods during your pregnancy than any other time in your life That s because iron is essential for the developing blood supply of the fetus and for your own expanding blood supply Eating foods rich in vitamin C at the same time as iron rich foods helps your body absorb
58. n abortion can leave you feeling very stressed emotional sad confused or many other things It is a good idea to have support during this time Here are some places to Contact for help during this tough time Women s Health Options 780 484 1124 Planned Parenthood Edmonton 780 423 3737 The Support Network 780 482 0198 The Distress Line 780 482 HELP 4357 37 Local Abortion Resources If you would like more information or if you think abortion might be the best option for you here are some agencies to contact Morgentaler Clinic 780 484 1124 www morgentaler ca Planned Parenthood 780 423 3737 www ppae ab ca Child and Family Services 780 422 6647 edmontonandareacfs gov ab ca Terra Association for Teens 780 465 9272 www terraassociation com References Used in This Chapter WWW ppae ca www ccsd ca factsheets www canadaadopts com www morgentaler ca www womenshealthmatters ca 38 Questions In this chapter will try to answer some common questions Y that pregnant women ask y U If you re like most women you probably have a ton of questions about pregnancy a Here are some common ones Q How much weight will gain during pregnancy A That depends on your weight and body type before pregnancy Smaller women can expect to gain 28 40 pounds regular sized women may gain 25 35 pounds and larger women may only gain 15 or more pounds T e Y Q
59. n take a Q My gums are swollen and bleeding Is this normal A Yes It s caused by the extra hormones in your body during pregnancy Q Can use a sauna hot tub or tanning booths a _ A No these are not recommended because the extreme temperatures could harm the baby Also be careful not to have very hot baths y 42 a x W Q Can tell the sex of my baby by looking at the ff size and shape of my tummy L A No Some women believe that carrying low means they are having a boy and carrying high means they are having a girl This is not true If you want to find out the sex of your baby talk to your doctor about getting an ultrasound Q was told to always lie on my left side during my pregnancy Is this true A No not necessarily If you have high blood W pressure your doctor may recommend lying on your left side for 10 minutes twice per day Always follow your doctors advice Otherwise you should lie in which ever position is most comfortable for you y 43 U x Q Can still have sex when I m pregnant ty A Yes f you re healthy and are having a normal pregnancy sex is safe into the last weeks of the pregnancy You may have to experiment with positions that will be more comfortable for you as your body changes Q Can tell my baby s sex by it s heart rate A No A normal fetal heart rate is 120 160 beats per minute Some people think th
60. ncies health services and other women in your neighborhood Contact I nformation Regional Coordinator Lorraine Green 780 735 3008 Email lorraine green capitalhealth ca Central Edmonton West Edmonton Trudy Corless Helen Weavers 780 471 1891 or 914 4778 780 718 0250 Email t corless shaw ca email westhf2 shaw ca North Edmonton and St Albert South Edmonton Heidi Ryll Wilda Leonardo 780 910 5270 780 466 7581 Email healthfortwo shaw ca email rwleo telus net 123 Terra Association Classes are offered for two evenings in a row every six weeks to women up to age 19 You will learn what to expect during labor and delivery as well as tips on comfort and care for after you give birth One support person can come with you to the classes There are 15 couples per session Classes run from 5 00 8 00pm Supper is provides for those taking the classes Please phone the number below to register Ad There is also a support group for pregnant or parenting women that you can join They meet every Wednesday from 4 30 to 7 30pm Bus tickets and supper are provided for participants For more information contact Terra Association 9930 106St Phone 780 428 3772 www terraassociation com Pregnancy Care Centre Earn While You Learn Program go to page 124 i Parenting Programs Terra Association P A T H S Partnership Advocacy Teaching Hope Success This program includes
61. nk at 780 408 LI NK 5465 or www capitalhealth ca Yourhealth CHLink 129 Pregnancy Docs They are a group of doctors who provide medical care to pregnant women if their pregnancies are low risk They are located in the Allin Clinic which is on a bus route They will be there for your delivery and will care for you six weeks after delivery For the first 24 weeks of your pregnancy you should go to the same doctor for your prenatal care For the last month of your pregnancy you should also see the same doctor at each visit They can also take care of your baby while you are in the hospital if your family doctor does not take care of babies in the hospital t is recommended that you find a family doctor if you don t already have one See page For the contact number to find a family doctor in your area Pregnancy Docs pene ae 5 Contact Allin Clinic 10155 120St Edmonton 780 482 7551 Or check out their website at www pregnancydocs ca 130 i Counselling Services If you would like some help dealing with your decision to become a parent or if you have had your baby and daily life stress is really tough for you you could try talking to a counselor They can help with e Everyday stress including parenthood Issues with relationships Problems with your family Abuse or violence in the home or Anything else that is important to you These agencies c
62. nned milk evaporated 125 mL cup Fortified soy beverage 250 mL 1 cup Yogurt 175 g cup Cheese 50 g 1 oz Meat and Alternatives Cooked fish shellfish poultry lean meat 75 g 2 oz 125 mL cup Cooked legumes 175 mL 3 4 cup Tofu 150 g or 175 mL 3 4 cup Eggs 2 eggs Peanut or nut butters 30 mL 2 Tbsp Shelled nuts and seeds 60 mL cup Tips to avoid morning sickness Eat foods that you like Eat crackers or dry toast before you get out of bed Get lots of rest Change position slowly especially when standing or sitting up Eat a healthy snack before you go to bed Drink fluids between meals not with meals Avoid greasy fried foods or spicy foods if they do not agree with you Eat cold meals like sandwiches if cooking smells bother you Open windows to freshen the air Get help from others to prepare meals if possible P Do I really have to stop drinking coffee during my pregnancy Not necessarily but you should cut back If you have 1 3 cups of coffee per day you may not be putting your baby at risk but caffeine does cross the placenta and there is a greater chance of miscarriage if you have 5 6 cups of coffee per day Caffeine is also found in some soft drinks coffee yogurt some teas and chocolate Coffee from coffee shops has more caffeine than the homemade stuff Instant coffee has less caffeine than
63. not very good That is a very serious issue if you and your partner both want to parent this baby If you know that your relationship is not very healthy and if your home isn t a healthy happy place to raise a child you should consider couples counseling Counsellors can help you and your partner work through your problems and decide together how you will raise your baby Fit sr Qe Here are some couples counseling resources ill The Support Network it s free 780 482 0198 www thesupportnetwork com YWCA of Edmonton very affordable or free for those who qualify 780 423 9922 ext 222 www ywcaofedmonton org counselling centre Aboriginal Consulting Services Association 780 448 0378 The Family Centre 780 423 2831 www the family centre com Adoption There are many myths about adoption and as a result some women don t think it is a good option for them Let s clear up some of those myths Myth Adoption means selling your baby Fact Adoption is not a business transaction It is a way to find a permanent loving home for a child whose parents may not be ready to parent Myth The internet is not a good place to look to adoptive parents Fact As long as you keep in mind that you still have to go through the proper legal process to get your adoption approved the internet is a great place to find a loving home for your child Myth Once you find a parent that you like for your child your a
64. oaaae Student Finance Information Advancing Futures Information seen School Resources and Contacts Boyle Street Education Centre As you may already know you can continue to come to school at Boyle Street during your pregnancy and after you have the baby You may bring your baby with you to school until he or she is 3 months old if you don t already have childcare in place Please see page If you are interested in student finance Other Resources that BSEC Offers Counselling services Cliff Pam and Chris ESHIP Worker Brandy AADAC counseling Ramon Nursing services from the Boyle McCauley Health Centre Patsy and Tracy Emergency housing Brandy Edmonton Food Bank Cliff Advancing Futures Bursary Program Cliff Psychological and Academic Assessments Amber and Mavis Breakfast and Lunch Program Earned transportation as required No tuition or school fees 99 Braemar School What is Braemar Braemar School is for junior and senior high school girls who are pregnant or who are parenting It takes students up to 19 years old It is in partnership with the TERRA Association for pregnant and parenting teens It offers support services to students attending the school such as Counselling Group Activities On site Child Care Clothing Exchange Student Finance if you qualify Where is it 9359 67A St Edmonton AB T6B 1R7 Phone 780 4
65. octor you now have a big decision to make The first step in making a decision is to identify your options What are my options Continue the pregnancy and parent the child on your own Continue the pregnancy and parent the child with your partner Continue the pregnancy and parent the child with your parents Continue the pregnancy and place the child for adoption Terminate the pregnancy by having an abortion The following guide may help you make your decision It is from the Planned Parenthood Association of Alberta and it may be found on their website at www ppae ca The choices are not easy when pregnancy is unplanned but since you are the person who will live with the decision be sure that you are making it for yourself You may never feel great about what you decide but you will feel better in the future if you can look back and say It was the best decision for me at that time This guide is designed to help you sort out your options and feelings so that you can begin to make a decision You will need a pencil and paper before starting You should try and work through this guide on your own at first and then if you want to to work through it again with your partner parent or other Support person such as a friend or counselor First write down how you feel about each of the options on the previous page Next look over the options and try to imagine the outcomes of ea
66. ounseling fees What s open adoption Any adoption where you and the adoptive couple know of each other and exchange identifying information If contact a prospective couple will they judge me Every adoptive couple understands that this isn t the easiest time for you Far from judging you they ll be happy to hear from you Do have to tell the adoptive parents everything about my past No Adoptive parents are only concerned with things that could have an impact on their ability to adopt and raise a child What happens if the birth father and are no longer together Birth fathers usually don t play an active role in the adoption process As long as the father of your child isn t against your decision you should be okay 28 Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption How long does the adoption process take It all depends on how quickly you and the prospective adoptive couple can get everything in order If all goes smoothly it shouldn t take more than a few months When do actually place my child with the adoptive couple In most cases the placement occurs immediately after the baby is born directly from the hospital When do my rights as a parent end Within days of the child s birth you will be asked to sign a consent A consent transfers your rights to the child to the adoptive parents The exact time frame varies according to the province where the child is adopted
67. re and involves several visits to the doctor e 10 risk that the procedure will be incomplete and a surgical abortion will need to be done Sometimes causes heavy bleeding The drugs may have unpleasant side effects including diarrhea abdominal cramping or pain vomiting hot flashes 33 Surgical Abortions There are 3 types of surgical abortion MVA Manual Vacuum Aspiration It s a simple procedure don t early in pregnancy which uses the suction of a syringe to remove pregnancy tissue from the uterus A local anesthetic is used to numb the cervix A thin tube is guided through the cervical opening into the uterus The syringe is attached to the tube and used to remove the contents of the uterus It takes less than 10 minutes It is done in the first 7 8 weeks from the start of your last period Advantages Simple low risk procedure Can be done early before signs of pregnancy occur Is over with more quickly than a medical abortion More effective than a medical abortion Disadvantages Because the procedure is done so early there is a 1 2 chance it will be incomplete and need to be repeated e Side effects include abdominal cramping pain and menstrual like bleeding Serious complications like infection or damage to the uterus are possible but very rare and occur in less and 0 5 of cases Dilation and Evacuation It s a procedure done late in pregnancy It opens the cervix and removes the con
68. ricanpregnancy org preventingpregnancy cervicalcap html 170 Glossary Abstinence the act or practice of not engaging in some or all sexual practices including intercourse Amniotic Fluid the fluid inside the amniotic sac bag of water that surrounds and protects the baby during pregnancy Ectopic Pregnancy implantation of the fertilized egg in a place other than the uterine wall usually in a fallopian tube Ejyaculate to eject semen or the semen discharged in an ejaculation Embryo the developing fertilized egg until the 8th week of pregnancy Falopian Tubes tubes that extend out from either side of the uterus toward but not touching the ovaries Fetus the developing baby from the end of the 8th week of pregnancy until birth Glossary Ovaries a reproductive organ in females that produces the eggs and the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone Ovulation the release of an egg cell from the ovary in female animals Placenta tissue that connects the mother to her fetus and provides nourishment and takes away waste from the baby Semen the thick whitish fluid containing sperm that is produced by the male reproductive organs and ejaculated from the penis Spermicide a substance usually a cream or a jelly that kills soerm used as a means of contraception Spotting the presence of what looks like menstrual blood during the wrong parts of the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy
69. riginal students may qualify for funding through the First Nations Resource Centre or by contacting their Band Education Counsellor You can find out more by contacting the Aboriginal Student Liaison Services at 780 644 6130 102 What is Norquest Norquest College NorQuest Norquest is an accredited high school which offers daytime evening and distance education Students can get their education while working or raising a family They have over 50 programs to choose from They have short programs that prepare you for a career faster Full time part time online and distance education Student support services and resources You will have a personal program plan to help you get to your goal You may qualify for student finance funding Aboriginal students may qualify for funding through the First Nations Resource Centre or by contacting their Band Education Counsellor You can find out more by contacting the Aboriginal Student Liaison Services at 780 644 6130 103 Student Finance a 3 You may be eligible for student finance ku if You are 16 or 17 years old and You can not live with your parents You are living with your spouse or partner who is 18 years old or older You are a single parent and you live with your parent s Or You are 18 or 19 years old and You have been out of school for one year Or e You can not live with your parents You are a single parent you liv
70. s poop ad od od Ad Ad od od 63 What kinds of things will need to get to take care of my baby For More Information Check Out These Websites www whatto xpect com wvwv revolutionhealth gom www pregnancy about com www pregnancyguideonline com References Used in This Chapter www pregnancy about com od fetus ss www revolutionhealth com healthy living pregnancy forty weeks Murkoff H amp Mazel S 2002 What to Expect When You re Expecting New York NY Workman Publishing Drugs 9 Alcohol y And Pregnancy Table Of v Contents o T Crossing the Placenta Alcohol and Your Baby Drugs and Your Baby Marijuana and Your Baby Cocaine and Your Baby Meth and Your Baby Acid and Your Baby Heroin and Your Baby Drugs and Breast Feeding Alcohol and Breast Feeding Alcohol and Breast Feeding Schedule 5 AADAC ReSOUIMCES 0 sceeees ReferenCceS sssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn All drugs are able to cross the placenta The time during pregnancy that a drug is taken is extremely critical The first 8 weeks of pregnancy often before a woman knows she IS pregnant are usually the most critical in terms of embryonic development Fetal exposure to drugs may have Significant effects on the newborn and later in life What does crossing the
71. sed 05 5 The making of Sperm 0 ssesse0ee 6 More facts about SpermM 7 THE org aSmMi eea ease ieee 8 Egg and sperm combine 20 5 9 ReferenCeS sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 10 How Babies Are Made Inside the woman s body how an egg Is hatched For women the possibility of pregnancy begins in the ovaries The ovaries are two small oval shaped organs attached to either side of your uterus womb The ovaries are packed with eggs which are made before you are even born You will probably release about 400 eggs during adulthood beginning with your first period Fallopian tube AN A A front view of the female reproductive organs Each month 1 3 eggs start to reach maturity in one of your ovaries One egg is released by your ovary and is sucked up by the opening of the nearest fallopian tube leading from the ovaries to the uterus This is known as ovulation Day 1 of your cycle is the first day of your last period Ovulation will most likely happen between day 12 15 of your cycle if you have a regular 28 day cycle Eggs usually live for 12 24 hours after they are re leased from the ovaries It has to meet up with sperm during this time for a baby to be made If your egg meets up with a healthy sperm on its way to the uterus the two can join and start be coming a baby If the egg and sperm don t meet and join together
72. t 99 effective in women who weigh 198 pounds or less If a woman weighs more than 198 pounds it is about 92 effective How does it work The patch is worn on your skin either on the buttocks inner arm hip abdomen or upper torso It contains the same two hormones found in the birth control pill Each patch is worn for 1 week After 3 weeks of patches you don t wear one for one week The body absorbs the hormones through the skin and they have the same effect on the reproductive system as the birth control pill REET es 153 PS pea ee eer Rr pereee Advantages Very effective at preventing pregnancy Your period is regular and predictable You don t have to interrupt sex to use the patch The woman controls this method of birth control Itis easier to remember than the pill Disadvantages You are not protected against sexually transmitted infections You need a prescription It can come unstuck It may be less effective for heavier women You may have skin irritation or other side effects similar to the birth control pill al A ad gi A 154 Cea ees Cervical Barriers Cervical barriers are used to block the narrow entrance of the cervix preventing sperm from entering the uterus These devices must be combined with spermicidal creams or jellies to prevent pregnancy They should be left in place for 6 8 hours after sex to be effective
73. t bleeding but it Should not be like a normal period Check with your doctor if this is the case Q What if have a positive pregnancy test and J then start bleeding A About 25 30 of pregnant women experience some type of spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy Itis not necessarily a problem But if the bleeding gets heavier and comes with painful cramping back pain or stabbing pain then you want to get medical attention right away y 46 0 References used in this chapter www babyfit sparkpeople com www drpesavento com faq www kidshealth org parent pregnancy_newborn pregnancy mths_tales html www pregnancytoday com reference articles pgmyths htm www findarticles com p articles mi www prenatalvitamins wordpress com 2008 04 18 common pregnancy myths www scrippshealth org News asp D 440 U x www americanpregnancy org gettingpregnant pregnancyfag htm y 47 What s Nappening to my i ce i a _ i E Is this normal Table Of Contents What to Expect Month Toore atuehkecaces uezins aa a a cer as ere tan What tO EXPEC MONN 2 ae e E WHat to Expect MOnth 3 c cscs Wat tor EXPEcE MOnt 4 ee e a cues What to Expect Month Sonin ea enni What to Expect Monti O aoao una a What to Expect MONU Te uaan anc What to Expect Month 8 d What to Expect Month Orate 10a hings That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant Resources and References E T
74. tents of the uterus using suction and instruments It usually involves a visit to the clinic the day before the procedure to begin to widen the cervical opening It is done with a local anesthetic Women having this kind of abortion should have someone come with them to the appointment and help them get home You can get back to normal activities within 1 or 2 days A follow up exam is done a week or two later Advantages e This is the only procedure available for doing abortions well into the second trimester Disadvantages Riskier than the other procedures It is easier to cause damage to the uterus with this method Abdominal cramping and pain are common and cramps may continue for up to a week after the procedure Menstrual like bleeding is possible for up to two weeks after the procedure Full recovery may take up to a week It is often a two day procedure with small dilators being inserted into the cervix the day before the procedure to begin the dilation the dilators can cause cramping bleeding and nausea in some women 35 Suction and Curettage This is a Surgical procedure that uses a mechanical suction machine to remove the pregnancy tissue from the uterus It can be done with a general anesthetic where you will be asleep or a local anesthetic is used to freeze the cervix The uterus is widened and the doctor inserts a hollow tube into the uterus which is attached to an aspirator machine The suction is turned on an
75. those who have already had their baby The services are free Contact Pregnancy Care Centre 11223 100Ave Edmonton 780 424 2624 E mail info pregnancycarecentre ca Or check out their website at www pregnancycarecentre ca 126 Bissell Centre Family Services Parent Plus Group This group allows parents to learn new parenting skills from other parents and from group leaders You can get information about Parenting Community Resources Cooking Arts and Crafts Other topics that you want to talk about e Childcare is available during your meetings Bissell Centre Family Services also has Early Childhood Program e This is free childcare in an accredited daycare Children can learn and play in a supportive and educational environment while parents go to appointments access services or just need to take some time for themselves You can access this service one day per week Available to all parents of young children Phone 780 429 4126 for more information Bissell Centre Contact 12050 95A St Edmonton 780 423 2285 Check out their website at www bissellcentre org services 127 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Aboriginal Parent Link Centre All families are welcome to drop in You can meet others have a coffee get information and resources make phone calls or join any of the programs that they offer You can participate in groups meet one on one and receive guidance from
76. to see what people think of this place Even if people only say nice things about the daycare ask them to name one flaw or something the provider could improve Do a background check Ask the daycare provider is they have ever been charged with abuse or serious health or safety violations Trust your judgement Always follow your gut instinct Even if a childcare provider has a long list of references and lots of experience if it just doesn t feel quite right to you please look for another provider who you are comfortable with 115 Childcare Subsidy Did you know that you may be able to get help from the government to pay for child care This is the Child Care Subsidy Program and it helps low and middle income parents of young on with the cost of child care Who can apply If you and your spouse partner are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada and you live in Alberta If you and your spouse partner are working attending school looking for work or have special needs If your child is aged 0 7 and is not yet in Grade 1 If your child is going to a Licensed Day Care Centre an amp Approved Family Day Home a Licensed Out of School Care Centre with a Direct Care Provider You or your spouse partner stay at home and have your child attend a Licensed Nursery School or other Early Childhood Development Program a ED 11
77. ucco menu e qimi Or You can apply online at the same website This website will also answer your questions about exactly who Is eligible to apply how to do it and when to expect payments S Please go to the same website to find information and an application for the Canadian Child Tax Benefit which is another monthly payment made to parents to help with the cost of raising children 118 Canada Child Tax nt What is it It is a tax free monthly payment made to families to help with the cost of raising children e It is for families with children under age 18 The amount that families get is based on their net income Who is eligible for it e You must live with your child and the child must be under age 18 e You must be the person who is responsible for the care and raising of the child e You must be a resident of Canada Your spouse or common law partner must be a Canadian citizen a permanent resident or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the last 18 months e You and your partner if you have one must file a tax return every year even if you have no income to report How can apply You can print the application form from this website WWw cra arc gc ca benefits cctb menu e htm Or You can apply online at the same website This website will also answer your questions about exactly who Is eligible to apply how to do it and when to expect payments ep 119 Local
78. ut adoption did you know that You can choose the parents for your child You can receive counseling from an adoption practitioner and licensee You can help create an adoption plan regarding what if any future contact you want with the child and the adoptive par ents You can meet the prospective adoptive parents before the placement You can have the prospective adoptive parents with you at the delivery Unlike foster care adoption is permanent 10 Common Mistakes Birth Mothers Make When Choosing Adoptive Parents They don t realize that adoption is forever They jump into a situation before they are ready They don t spend enough time educating themselves about their options Their expectations are too high or too low They underestimate the birth father s reaction to their decision They don t trust their instincts enough They give too much power to others adoption professionals and the waiting adoptive couple They underestimate their family s influence on their decision They underestimate their other children s reaction to their decision They don t say or do things they know they should for fear of scaring off prospective adoptive parents 27 Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption 1 What kind of fees do need to pay for an adoption adoption is free for birth mothers Once you choose a couple they will be responsible for all of your and the birth father s legal and c
79. utes it will take for your body to get rid of the alcohol Store enough milk before you drink and don t breastfeed until the alcohol is out of your body This will help keep your baby safe and healthy Need to quit EE drugs or alcohol now that you are pregnant If you are having a tough time giving up drugs or alcohol even if you know it is best for your baby AADAC may be able to help AADAC Services for Women Can give you assessment and counseling services e Provides community outreach and after care support as well Has detox centres Has outpatient and residential services for women depending on what you need Contact AADAC Adult Counselling and Prevention Services 10010 102A Ave Edmonton 780 422 8815 Or check out their website www aadac com References vvv Used in This Chapter Hoegerman M D Wilson C A Thurmond E and Schnoll S H 1990 Drug Exposed Neonates Electronic Version Addiction Medicine 152 559 564 www seekwellness com nutrition fetal_alcohol_syndrome htm www americanpregnancy org pregnancyhealth illegaldrugs html www motherrisk org women updatesDetail jsp content_id 347 Table of Contents The Pregnancy Daily Dozen CACC a a SOLES PAON N E E E Calcium Rich FOOUS 0ccecceceesereeeess Green Leafies Yellow Orange Foods Other Fruits and Veggies Whole Grains and Legumes6
80. w blood sugar Bleeding inside the brain Death The baby could be born with withdrawal symptoms like irritability convulsions diarrhea fever sleep problems joint stiffness After my baby is born is it safe to use drugs If you are going to breastfeed it is best to not take any drugs If you smoke it is best to quit as soon as possible Nicotine in cigarettes can limit how much milk you can produce for your baby If you can t quit smoking cut back as much as you can Cocaine and PCP can make your baby high Taking marijuana or heroin while breast feeding can cause irritability poor sleeping patterns tremors shaking or vomiting After my baby is born is it okay to drink alcohol You should not drink alcohol if you are breastfeeding Alcohol is at its highest level in your blood 30 60 minutes after drinking or 60 90 minutes after drinking if you also ate food with it The more you drink the worse the effects will be on your baby It can harm the baby s motor development and cause the baby go gain weight slowly If you are breast feeding and want to drink once in a while you can plan a breast feeding schedule by storing milk before you drink and waiting until the alcohol is out of your body before you feed again Here s how How long you should wait to breastfeed after you drink alcohol No Of Drinks Hours Minutes O eo Pa 45 4
81. with spermicide may be irritating to the woman and may taste bad The man must pull out after ejaculation Some men feel condoms are tight or restrictive Condoms can break or slip off People with latex allergies may be allergic to condoms Op Ts 162 e Female Condoms What are they They are a polyurethane pouch used to line the vagina How effective are they They are between 79 and 95 effective depending on how they are used How do they work They prevent sperm from being released into the vagina 163 PS ager pee Advantages Protects against sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy You don t need a prescription It can be inserted up to 8 hours before sex to it can be spontaneous People with latex allergies can use these condoms It doesn t feel tight or restrictive for the male partner Less likely to break than a male condom The man does not have to withdraw right after ejaculation Good for women whose male partners don t want to wear condoms It does not cause any hormonal changes in your body Disadvantages More expensive than male condoms and not available everywhere Hangs outside the vagina and may not look nice Some women are uncomfortable inserting it into their vagina or anus 164 ERs Spermicide What is it Spermicides are chemicals that kill sperm They can be inserted into the vagina Th

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