Pediatrics – Teen & Tot Program

Prenatal Course Outline

I.  Introduction

A.  Structure

• Clinic format
• Prenatal classes
• Resources available
• Making an appointment

B.  Meet the Staff

• Brief introduction of role/specialty
• Availability
• Personal goal that you have achieved or in the process

C.  Purpose/Goals of TTP

• Address and care for medical needs
• Assist with completion of educational goals
• Empower teens with knowledge that will help to improve their parenting skills
• Questions and answers for staff

II.  Prenatal Class Structure

• Meeting time
• Topics to be discussed
• Food that will be served
• My Role
• Journals
• Advantages/Incentives to attend
• Choosing a hobby

I.  Prenatal Care

• Natural family centered childbirth
• Healthy living, risk factors and risk behavior
• Changes during pregnancy: body and mind
• Trimesters and what they mean
• Nutrition for the infant
• Common complications of pregnancy

I.  Nutrition

• Changing nutritional requirements during pregnancy
• Nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum
• Nutrition for infants
• Food Pantries/programs available

II.  Breastfeeding

• Reasons to breastfeed
• Resources/support available
• Nutritional information about breast milk

I.  Socio-Economic Issues

•  Housing resources
• Child care services
• AFDC & TAFDC
• Home live-in programs

II.  Educational/Vocational Options

• High School, GED, College & Certificate programs (Count on College)
• Employment resources

I.  Tour of Labor & Delivery department
II.  Obtaining a car seat
III.  Introduction to Reach Out and Read (Amy Rothman)

Class #6: Family Planning Session

I.  Family Planning Session

• Basic anatomy
• STD/HIV education
• Options for contraception
• Design plan for each

I.  Early child development
II.  Disciplining your child
III.  Introduction to Young Parents on the Rise

I.  Newborn Care Basics

• Everything you want to know about your new baby
• Normal and abnormal behavior
• Giving your child a bath
• Changing your child's diaper (especially good for new dads)

I.  Domestic Violence

• What to do
• Resources available
• How does it affect my child?

I.  Graduation

• Teen sharing
• Program evaluations
• Photo taken
• Certificate of completion
• Gifts for moms