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Pregnancy Health Videos on Demand

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  • Health Matters: Prenatal Care / Preventing Premature Birth
    Premature birth is on the rise. When babies are born preterm they have a much higher risk of having health problems throughout their lives. Robert Resnik, M.D. Professor of Reproductive Medicine, discusses the importance of prenatal health in combating prematurity. (29 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • Health Matters: Teratogens
    Kenneth-Lyons Jones, M.D., an expert in the field of Teratogens explains how external environment affects pre-natal health. Discussion includes which drugs, including prescription drugs, and alcohol cause birth defects. (29 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • Healthy Women Healthy Families: Preconception Health
    There are many steps you can take before you become pregnant that will help prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Preconception Health describes basic ways to keep a healthy lifestyle while you're trying to conceive. Diet, exercise, weight, behavior and Folic Acid are discussed along with the importance of every woman having a pre-conception health check-up. (29 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • Healthy Women Healthy Families: Prenatal Health
    Growing a healthy baby is one of the most important jobs of your life. Prenatal Health examines proper diet and nutrition to best ensure that you and your baby get all the vitamins, minerals and calories needed for a healthy pregnancy. Learn basic ways to maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy. How you feel emotionally and physically during pregnancy directly affects you and your baby's well being. Prenatal Health explains how you can control and manage your stress, and how proper exercise has a direct and positive effect on a women's pregnancy and delivery. (29 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • New Born Infant Care
    Becoming a first time parent can be a time of confusion and anxiety. How do you care for your newborn? Lisa Stellwagen, M.D. assures us that newborns come fully equipped to adjust to life at home with the family. Dr. Stellwagen details how to care for your baby and yourself during this exciting time.  (27 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • Pain Management in Women:  Back Pain in Pregnancy
    Douglas Chang, MD, UCSD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses strategies for managing low back pain during pregnancy. (29 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • UCSD Birth Center
    Strategies in delivery of low risk pregnancy are changing in today's healthcare world. Mary Sagady, CNM, MSN Director of the UCSD Nurse Midwifery Service and the UCSD Birth Center, describes how a return to low technology can benefit many birth experiences. (29 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.