Congratulations! And welcome to the club of amazing parents-to-be! We want to support you and Baby in having the healthiest and most comfortable pregnancy journey possible! To help you navigate your Medicaid benefits and health during pregnancy and beyond, we’ve put together this handy dandy Pregnancy & Postpartum...
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...pregnancy, when breastfeeding, and the health of the baby after birth. Scientific references are also included. Click HERE! Pregnancy • Maternity Resource Packet Pregnancy This is the new lengthy maternity packet WYhealth compiled with information and resources to help you have the healthiest pregnancy and postpartum period! Click...
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Pursuant to Wyoming Statute 35-6-131, physicians are required to submit to the Wyoming Department of Health an Induced Termination of Pregnancy Reporting Form within twenty (20) days after performing an abortion. ITOP Reporting Form The Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) Annual Summary is a brief summary of events...
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...topics, including: attitudes and feelings about pregnancy prenatal care and barriers to care obstetric history psychosocial support and stress alcohol and tobacco use pregnancy-related morbidity infant health care economic status of the mother home safety and injury prevention health care coverage during pregnancy and delivery Check out our...
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The Effects of Lead Exposure During Pregnancy Lead in your body can be passed to your unborn child during pregnancy or via breastfeeding. Lead exposure during pregnancy can increase your risk for a miscarriage, cause a premature birth, and harm developing brains, nervous systems, kidneys, and other organs....
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...vitamins with folic acid is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Folic acid helps prevent birth defects in the baby’s brain and spine, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. Healthcare providers recommend that women start taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid before they get pregnant and...
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...front) Use a firm sleep surface Breastfeeding is recommended Room-sharing with the infant on a separate sleep surface is recommended Keep soft objects and loose bedding away from the infant’s sleep area Consider offering a pacifier at naptime and bedtime Avoid smoke exposure during pregnancy and after birth...
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[et_pb_text content_tablet=” A program supporting Wyoming families as they navigate pregnancy and parenting through their child’s 2nd birthday From pregnancy through your child’s second birthday, you and your family can receive no-cost visits—in your home, at your local public health nursing office, or in another place you feel...
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...mother’s classes. This will not include nursing service at delivery. Objectives To contact all mothers as early in pregnancy as possible. To advise that they are provided with both medical and nursing service throughout the whole period of pregnancy. To instruct mothers and fathers in maternal hygiene and...
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2019 Infant Sleep Environment (December) Maternal Depression (November) Postpartum Visits (September) Medicaid Enrollment vs. No Insurance Coverage Before, During, and After Pregnancy (April) 2018 Teen Births (February/March) Hospital-based Breastfeeding Practices (April) Drug Use Before Pregnancy (May-June) Food Insecurity (October) 2017 Maternal Smoking (January) Dental Health During Pregnancy (February)...
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Click the link below to access the dashboard. MCH VSS Dashboard (2006-2024) The Vital Statistics Trend Dashboard provides birth data trends for the State, as well as by county, on the topic areas listed below. All data is pulled from the birth certificate. Counties Based on Maternal...
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...MCH Unit’s Women and Infant Health Program’s web page on the Maternal Mortality Review Committee here. Reports and Recommendations MMRC WY Report (2018-2020) MMRC WY Recommendations (2018-2020) The Wyoming Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System is a survey designed by the Centers for Disease Control in partnership with...
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...health care services that Medicaid may not cover Members of your family who are not eligible for Medicaid, but are covered under the health insurance plan may have their premiums paid as well if Medicaid determines that buying a family plan for the Medicaid eligible persons is cost...
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...Checkups! webpage lists out the checkups children should receive at each age. Health during pregnancy – the Your Healthy Pregnancy webpage includes information and resources that are helpful during your pregnancy journey. WYhealth Member Materials – the WYhealth Member Materials webpage includes all the materials your nurse care...
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...or within the year of pregnancy, and all information about an identified case is gathered from death and birth certificates, medical records, autopsy reports, and other pertinent sources of information. The goal of the MMRC reviews are to identify trends and risk factors for pregnancy related-death in Wyoming,...
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...Virus (RSV) Shingles (Zoster) Td or Tdap* vaccine *Tdap combines these vaccines: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Women should talk to their healthcare provider about vaccination before, during, and after pregnancy. For more information, please visit the CDC website, About Vaccines In Pregnancy. Pertussis (Tdap) COVID Influenza RSV MMR...
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...prevent maternal mortality. Safe Sleep Practices/Environments Promote importance of safe sleep practices; and identity and implement evidence-based activities to address barriers to safe sleep practices. Decrease Smoking During Pregnancy Promote importance of smoking cessation among women of reproductive age and pregnant/postpartum women; and implement evidence-based activities to address...
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READY TO QUIT? The Tobacco Prevention and Control Program manages a statewide tobacco cessation program, Wyoming Quit Tobacco (WQT), that specifically serves Wyoming residents. The WQT offers the following: personalized quit plans, coaching support from trained quit coaches, 24/7 support and tools, FREE nicotine replacement therapies (patches, gum,...
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...birth control and reproductive support services to women losing full Medicaid benefits under the Pregnant Women Program. Program Welcome Packet Program Brochure (English) Program Brochure (Spanish) Program Poster You have a choice! You have a choice when it comes to planning a family. You can decide how...
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...needs and questions related to their health and their babies,” Van Houten said. Specialized app options connected with pregnancy include: Personalized daily and weekly pregnancy tips and milestones Health trackers for weight gain and baby kick counter Symptoms and issues information “Baby Boost” meditation feature for relaxation “My...
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