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How do you know you are pregnant, Lecture notes of Medicine

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A Resource Manual for Pregnant and Parenting

Young Women in Las Vegas

Health information presented in this manual was modified from the book “What to do When

You’re Having a Baby”, as well as the websites babyzone.com, safekids.com, and cdc.gov (full

citation listed at the end of this manual)

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Young Women in Las Vegas

Health information presented in this manual was modified from the book “What to do When You’re Having a Baby”, as well as the websites babyzone.com, safekids.com, and cdc.gov (full citation listed at the end of this manual)

How do you know you are pregnant?

Symptoms:

Missed or Delayed Menstruation (Period)
Implantation Bleeding is the earliest symptom of pregnancy resulting in spotting and cramping
Swollen/Tender Breasts is another early symptom that is seen 1 or 2 weeks after conception
Fatigue or a feeling of tiredness
Nausea/Morning Sickness
Lower back aches
Frequent urination
Food cravings

If you have had intercourse recently, and have all or most of the symptoms listed above, especially a missed period, you should take a pregnancy test, using a home pregnancy test (Example: EPT). To confirm results you should visit a doctor and have a pregnancy test done at a doctor’s office or clinic (Family or OBGYN).

If you are pregnant, then these are the first steps you should take:

Consider your options. There are several choices you can make about your pregnancy. You may choose to keep your baby; you may choose to put your baby up for adoption; or you may choose to terminate your pregnancy.

If you would like to know more information on terminating your pregnancy or about adoption agencies, there are several services available to you:

Locations Services

Jewish Family Service Agency 4794 S. Eastern Ave, #C Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 702-732-

Adoption and Counseling

The Adoption Alliance 1785 E. Sahara Ave, # Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 702-968-

Adoption and Counseling

LDS Family Services 513 S. 9th Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 702-385-

Adoption and Counseling

Catholic Charities Care Ctr. 541 E Twain Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-735-

Adoption and Counseling

A-Z Women's Clinic 1670 E. Flamingo Road, # C Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-892-

Termination

Family Planning Institute 601 S Rancho Dr. St. A Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-382-

Termination

Decide how you will get health care during your pregnancy. There are a number of ways to get medical care in the Las Vegas area if you do not have private insurance. Medicaid is a primary source to obtain a health care plan. Additional assistance is available through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF which provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and wide flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare programs. People can apply for assistance at their local TANF office which you can find by calling 1-800-992-0900. In Nevada you do not need to be a citizen to qualify for TANF.

Receive medical Care Having a doctor is essential in order to confirm if you are pregnant and verify that your pregnancy is progressing normally. You should find a doctor as soon as you are aware that you are pregnant. You must see a doctor once a month during months 1 through 7, every two weeks in month 8, and every week in month 9. If you have insurance, then call the 1-800 number for your insurance company, in order to find out which physicians are in your health plan. If you do not have any source of health care, there are several sources available to help you find a doctor. The table below lists some of those options.

Locations Services Offered Free Choice Pregnancy Services 860 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-294-

Pregnancy Testing, Pregnancy Consultation, Medical Consultation, Ultrasound, referrals for medical attention

University Women's Center at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada 2231 W Charleston Blvd. 2nd^ Floor Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-253-

Annual/Routine Exams, Family Planning, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, Treatment of Abnormal Pap Smears, Colonoscopy/LEEP, Treatment for Menopause, Sub-specialty services are available for more complex cases involving gynecology and urology concerns., onsite eligibility worker for assistance with financial programs, provider for Women's Health Connection and the Avon-Cares program as well as many health insurances

Nevada Health Centers OBGYN 2320 McDaniel Street, Suite C North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-253-

Obstetrics, Gynecology, Prenatal Care

Planned Parenthood 3220 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-878-

Vaginal Infection Testing & Treatment, Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis and Treatment, Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing & Treatment, Pregnancy Testing and Counseling, Post- Abortion Exam, Menopause/Midlife Services, Male Health Services, HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling, Emergency Contraception, Colposcopy, Breast Exam, Abnormal Pap Follow-up, Annual Exam, Birth Control without Pelvic Exam, Birth Control: Pills, Condoms, Depo- Provera, etc., IUD, Ultrasound Babies R Beautiful Phone: (702) 657-

Doctor Referral, Medicaid, Epidural

Stupak Community Center 702-229-

Food Vouchers and Clothing

Open T, W, Th
8:30am to 2:30pm
Speak with Maragarita
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Nevada Health Centers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Offices – 7 Locations

(1) 3900 Cambridge Ave., Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-220-

(2) 2031 McDaniel St., Suite 120 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-220-

(3) 4241 W. Charleston Suite K Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-220-

(4) 5A Tonopah Ave North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-220-

(5) 865 N. Lamb Suite 11 Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-220-

(6) 3650 N. Rancho Dr. Suite 109 Las Vegas, NV 89130 220-

(7) Address: 5225 E. Tropicana Suites D &E Las Vegas, NV 89122 702-220-

WIC offices provide growth and basic health and nutritional needs of pregnant, post-partum, breastfeeding women and their young children; nutritional education, referrals for a Nutritionist, social services, medical practices for immunizations, pediatric care or obstetrical care, food, formula, help with children up to the age of 5; make an appointment in order to be considered for program- must bring in documentation to prove pregnancy, ID, proof of income (paycheck stubs or copies), if applicable bring in Medicaid, TANF, and food stamps forms, proof of address

Courtney Children’s Foundation 818 Westbrooks North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030 702-315-

Free Mentoring Program

Helps throughout pregnancy up until child is 1-2 years
Referrals to prenatal care locations
Transportation to medical facility
Refer to life committee- babysitting services
Life skill training
Refer to Smartshop Program- budgeting for food
Match mentor ethnically, culturally, many mentors were pregnant teens
Refer to welfare, rape crisis, family to family center, united way, and F.A.C.T.

During the first, second, and third month (First Trimester):

The following ideas will help you feel better at the start of your pregnancy, and will help your baby stay healthy, too. These helpful steps should be followed throughout your pregnancy.

1) Have a healthy diet. It is essential to eat a healthy diet in order to feel good and to have a healthy baby. You will gain about 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy. Following the Food Pyramid (see the Food Pyramid below) is a great start, but there are some vitamins you should eat more of during your pregnancy. In addition to your basic healthy diet, you should:

Take 1000 mcg of Folic Acid. You can get folic acid from: o Vitamin B supplement pills o Spinach and lettuce o Broccoli and asparagus o Oranges, pineapples, cantaloupes, bananas, avocados o Cereal, pasta, and rice (that includes added folic acid) o Beans and lentils
Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day

There are also a number of things you should stay away from during pregnancy. Avoid the following:

Fish that contain a lot of mercury such as swordfish, shark, or tuna
Drinking alcohol
Smoking
Using illegal drugs such as marijuana, speed, cocaine, heroine o There is a list of counseling services if you have an addiction in the appendix. o Only use legal drugs that have been approved by your doctor.
Raw or uncooked meat or fish
Getting X-rays
Unchanged cat litter
Breathing fumes from cleansers or paints
Dieting, skipping meals, or being overweight
Eating or drinking item with caffeine in them such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and sodas
Taking baths hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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