Oklahoma State Department of Health - Improving Infant Outcomes

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Preparing for a Lifetime, It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

We all want Oklahoma’s babies to be safe and healthy. Everyone can play a role in preparing Oklahoma’s babies for a lifetime of promise. We know that many things can improve the likelihood of having a healthy pregnancy, delivering a healthy baby and keeping a baby safe from injury. For example, being healthy before getting pregnant greatly improves a woman’s chances of having a healthy baby. Placing a baby on her back to sleep reduces the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Because about half of all pregnancies in Oklahoma are unplanned, it is important for a woman to take care of herself before and between pregnancies. It is also vital for spouses, partners, family, and friends to support a woman’s healthy choices, such as eating right, being physically active and not smoking.

This website offers information, tips and resources for anyone who:

• Might become pregnant
• Is pregnant now
• Just had a baby
• Is caring for an infant
• Is a friend, family member or partner of a pregnant mom
• Wants to learn more about keeping babies safe and healthy.

Everyone can help to ensure babies are safe and healthy. Click on the topics to learn more.

What's New...
November is Prematurity Awareness Month
Reducing Oklahoma’s Infant Mortality Using Safe Sleep Practices

Contact Information:
Suzanna D. Dooley, M.S., A.R.N.P, Title V MCH Director
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117
(405) 271-4480, email: Suzanna Dooley

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	email \| print Preparing for a Lifetime, It’s Everyone’s Responsibility We all want Oklahoma’s babies to be safe and healthy. Everyone can play a role in preparing Oklahoma’s babies for a lifetime of promise. We know that many things can improve the likelihood of having a healthy pregnancy, delivering a healthy baby and keeping a baby safe from injury. For example, being healthy before getting pregnant greatly improves a woman’s chances of having a healthy baby. Placing a baby on her back to sleep reduces the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Because about half of all pregnancies in Oklahoma are unplanned, it is important for a woman to take care of herself before and between pregnancies. It is also vital for spouses, partners, family, and friends to support a woman’s healthy choices, such as eating right, being physically active and not smoking. This website offers information, tips and resources for anyone who: • Might become pregnant • Is pregnant now • Just had a baby • Is caring for an infant • Is a friend, family member or partner of a pregnant mom • Wants to learn more about keeping babies safe and healthy. Everyone can help to ensure babies are safe and healthy. Click on the topics to learn more. What's New... November is Prematurity Awareness Month Reducing Oklahoma’s Infant Mortality Using Safe Sleep Practices Contact Information: Suzanna D. Dooley, M.S., A.R.N.P, Title V MCH Director Oklahoma State Department of Health 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 271-4480, email: Suzanna Dooley	Q: What can I do to keep babies safe and healthy? A: Explore the navigation bars on the left for more information! A premature baby is born before the 37th week of completed pregnancy. Did you know that a full-term pregnancy lasts about 9 months? 40 weeks? 280 days? Pregnant Women and the Flu Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline Immunizations & Pregnancy

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