Pregnancy/Parenting

Information & Links

A pregnant woman standing by the window dreaming about the future of her child. Benefits of breastfeeding

The American Academy of Pediatrics “recommends that babies continue to breastfeed for at least 12 months, or for as long as mutually desired.”

For the mother, breastfeeding can reduce her risk for breast and ovarian cancer, anemia, and osteoporosis. For the baby, breastfeeding helps to prevent common illnesses, including diarrhea, respiratory tract, ear, and urinary tract infections. For both mothers and babies, breastfeeding is an important part of bonding and it helps children grow healthy and strong.

“An ounce of prevention with breast milk, will always give a pound of cure. ” - Anon


Pregnancy


Prenatal Care

If you or your partner is pregnant, your Primary Care Provider will provide all your prenatal and postpartum needs. Please call to schedule an appointment at 729-3300. You may also choose to receive your prenatal care from a provider in the Women’s Health Clinic. You can reach the Women’s Health Clinic at 729-3100.


Childbirth & Pregnancy Classes

SCF offers childbirth & healthy pregnancy classes through the Health Education Department. Come join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm to learn about the following: fetal growth and development, prenatal care, nutrition, pregnancy changes, breastfeeding, exercise, tobacco & substance abuse, etc.


Please call (907) 729-2689 for more information.


Parenting


Child Health Care

Your child can be seen for his or her health care needs with your family’s Primary Care Provider. Please call 729-3300 if you need to make an appointment. You may also select a pediatrician from the Pediatric Clinic to care for your child until he or she reachs adolescence. Please call 729-1000 to schedule an appointment with your child’s pediatrician.

Parenting Classes

SCF’s Young Families Program has weekly meetings that will help you and your family in the following areas: positive discipline, anger management, conflict resolution, literacy in the home, ages & stages, setting limits, social development, child development, temperaments, enforcing boundaries, etc. for children ages newborn to 5 years. Please contact us at (907) 729-5236 for more information.


Recommended Internet Links:
Pregnancy
Healthy Pregnancy

The National Women’s Health Information Center provides information on pregnancy, childbirth, and preparing for a new baby.

Childbirth (Medline Plus)

Nation Library of Medicine provides Medline Plus, a health portal, which contains the latest news and detailed information on labor and delivery.

Women, Infants, and Children Program (W.I.C.)

WIC helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.

Life’s Greatest Miracle (NOVA)

PBS and NOVA provide video footage on all stages of pregnancy and fetal development. Please note: You must have QuickTime or RealVideo installed on your computer to view the footage.

Parenting
Parenting Corner (American Academy of Pediatrics)

The AAP provides a very extensive list of health topics and great resources for parents.

Parenting (Medline Plus)

The National Library of Medicine provides Medline Plus, a health portal, which contains a vast collection of articles on parenting.

Parenting (Family Doctor)

The American Academy of Family Physicians provides Family Doctor.Org for your parenting needs. Topics include common conditions such as ear infections and fever, caring for infants, behavioral concerns, safety, and special concerns.

Denali Kid Care

Denail Kid Care is an Alaskan program designed to ensure that children and teens of both working and non-working families can have the health insurance they need.

Child Care Connection

Child Care Connection is a non-profit child care resource and referral agency that has served Southcentral Alaska since 1986.








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