The Pueblo Community Baby Shower is a Day Away!

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to attend this free and fun educational event! Come check out all of the exhibitors, Elmo, win some prizes and get some give-a-ways while supplies last, and meet other women just like you from the Pueblo area! See you there, and remember:


"A Healthy Pregnancy Begins With You"!!!

Only A Few Days Away!!!!

"A Healthy Pregnancy Begins With You" Baby Shower is only a few days away! Here  is a list of some of the activities that will be going on during the Pueblo Community Baby Shower:

• Elmo will be on hand to hang out with attendees as well as be there during the Children's Storytime!
• There will be facepainting, arts and crafts such as scrapbooking and coloring for the kids!
• There will be scrapbooking for the adults as well as funfact pregnancy quiz and other games!
• There will also be ample time to hang out and bond with other women while sipping water or iced tea!

We look forward to seeing you all there!

7 days till the Pueblo Community Baby Shower!

Hello Pueblo,

Make sure to come to the Pueblo Community Baby Shower and receive great information and resources about having a healthy pregnancy and baby! Elmo will be on hand to greet the children, we will have games and activities such as scrapbooking, facepainting, and fun pregnancy quizzes! Come bond with other women in Pueblo at this free and fun educational event!

Hope to see you there and remember, "A Healthy Pregnancy Begins With You!"

Fun Pregnancy Facts for Expectant Women!

Hey Pueblo, did you know,

Fact 1: Did you know? From the moment of conception, 46 chromosomes with 30,000 genes combine to determine all your physical characteristics: sex, facial features, body type, color of hair, eyes, and skin.

Fact 2: Are you getting enough? Adequate amounts of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.  Women need 400 micrograms of folic acid every day.

Fact 3: Minutes on the Move! Healthy pregnant women should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking, every week.  It is best to spread this activity throughout the week.  Remember that 10 minutes at a time is just fine! Physical activity DOES NOT increase your chances of low-birth weight, early delivery, or early pregnancy loss.  Physical activity helps keep your heart and lungs healthy, improves your mood and increases your energy level during pregnancy.

Fact 4: It’s never too late! If you begin a physical activity regiment during your pregnancy, start slowly and increase your amount gradually over time.  While pregnant, you should avoid doing any activity that involves lying on your back or that puts you at risk of falling or abdominal injury.  Check with your doctor before starting any exercise routine.

Fact 5: Healthy Eating=Healthy Pregnancy.  Maintain a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and fat free or low fat (1%) milk.  Try to limit foods high in fat, added sugars or salt.

Smoking Hurts Babies!

Facts:

·         Smoking during pregnancy increases complications during pregnancy

·         A person standing 20 inches away from a burning cigarette may breathe 10 times more cancer-causing chemicals than the smoker.

·         An hour spent in a smoke-filled room is equal to smoking one cigarette.

·         Smoke-filled rooms have up to six times the air pollution of a busy highway.

·         Women who smoke during pregnancy are about twice as likely to experience premature rupture of membranes, placental abruption and placenta previa

·         Babies born to women who smoke during pregnancy have about 30% higher odds of being born prematurely at a low birth weight

·         Babies born to women who smoke during pregnancy are 1.4 to 3.0 times more likely to die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

·         Pregnant women who are exposed to secondhand smoke have 20 percent higher odds of giving birth to a low birth weight baby than women who are not exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy.

·         Infants who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to die of SIDS compared to children not exposed and are at increased risk for bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, more severe asthma, respiratory symptoms, and slowed lung growth.

·         Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke have more painful ear infections.

For more information about smoking or if you're thinking about quitting contact Shylo Dennison at (719) 583-4334

Birth Facts For Pueblo!

Birth Facts For Pueblo:

*Almost 10% of infants born in Pueblo are  considered low birthweight

*Only 61% of women in Pueblo receive adequate prenatal care

*For every 1,000 births in Pueblo there are 6.1 deaths

Pueblo Community Baby Shower is Fast Approaching!

Feel free to tell everyone you know about the amazing baby shower being hosted at the Health Department! This will be a great way for those expecting, moms, and women looking into pregnancy to bond while being provided information about what will keep them and their children healthy.