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Starting a Family: Tips for During Pregnancy 

In this second episode of a three-part Health Matters at Work video podcast series on Starting a Family, our host Jerry Franz sat down with representatives of three of Community Health Charities’ member charities to discuss a topic of common interest, what to expect during pregnancy.

The panelists include:
Donna Dei, RN, MSN – State Director of Program Services, March of Dimes Foundation
Hanan Kallash – Health Educator, First Candle/SIDS Alliance
Lea Ann McNee – Deputy Director, Mental Health Association of Maryland (a chapter of Mental Health America)

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, but it is important not to overlook some important milestones to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. At the forefront is obtaining the appropriate prenatal care and testing to ensure things are progressing as they should during pregnancy.

Mental health also plays an important role during pregnancy. Whether or not you had a pre-existing condition prior to pregnancy, emotional and mental health can affect the physical health of mothers and their babies. Depression can begin during pregnancy and can keep a woman from getting the proper prenatal care and using healthy habits.

About March of Dimes Foundation
The March of Dimes Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

About First Candle/SIDS Alliance
First Candle is a national nonprofit health organization uniting parents, caregivers and researchers nationwide with government, business and community service groups to advance infant health and survival. With help from a national network of partner organizations, we are working to increase public participation and support in the fight against Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With more than 320 affiliates nationwide, Mental Health America represents a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.

The Health Matters at Work health and wellness program developed by Community Health Charities brings employers and employees together, so both can benefit from the combined strength of the nation’s most trusted health charities. 
 

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About the Health Matters at Work® Video Podcast Series
Community Health Charities is pleased to offer its video podcast series featuring more than 60 of the nation’s most respected health charities together to talk about the major health issues facing more than 133 million American affected by a disability or chronic disease.

About the host, Jerry Franz
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