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Additional Information and Resources for Maternal Health and Common Childhood Illnesses
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Blood Pressure resources:
- What does high blood pressure during pregnancy mean? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4497-gestational-hypertension
- Frequently asked questions about preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/preeclampsia-and-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy
- How to check my blood pressure: https://www.preeclampsia.org/blood-pressure
- Additional handout to check your blood pressure: https://www.preeclampsia.org/public/frontend/assets/img/gallery/PFinfographic%20(1).aiFINAL%20(2).pdf
- Interpreting blood pressure results with a blood pressure log: https://www.preeclampsia.org/public/frontend/assets/img/gallery/pdf/Cuff%20Kit%20Blood%20Pressure%20Log%20(English)%202024.pdf
- What is preeclampsia? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355745
- Why is high blood pressure a problem during pregnancy? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20046098
- Pregnancy and your heart health fact sheet: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/pregnancy-and-your-heart-health-fact-sheet
Gestational Diabetes resources:
- Dietary Recommendations for Gestational Diabetes: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/dietary-recommendations-for-gestational-diabetes
- What is gestational diabetes and who is at risk? https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/gestational-diabetes
- What should I do if I have gestational diabetes? https://www.nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pubs/Documents/managing_gestational_diabetes.pdf
- Symptoms of gestational diabetes: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9012-gestational-diabetes
- How can gestational diabetes affect my baby? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20355339
- How is gestational diabetes diagnosed? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355345
- How to monitor your blood sugar: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.gestational-diabetes-checking-your-blood-sugar.tp17111
Dosing information:
- Safety for measuring liquid medications: https://www.safemedication.com/how-to-use-medication/liquid-medications
- How to give liquid medications to your child: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/l/liquid-medication
- How to use measuring cups, dosing spoons and medicine droppers or syringes: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Using-Liquid-Medicines.aspx
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart - always ask your pharmacist or pediatrician before giving any medication to your child: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart - always ask your pharmacist or pediatrician before giving any medication to your child: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Folic Acid resources:
- What is folic acid, and why is it important during pregnancy? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/folic-acid-for-a-healthy-baby
- Resources for frequently asked questions about folic acid: https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/folic-acid
- What foods contain folic acid? https://womenshealth.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fact-sheet-folic-acid.pdf
- What ingredients to look for when choosing a prenatal vitamin: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-vitamins/art-20046945
- How much folate do I need? https://ods.od.nih.gov/pdf/factsheets/folate-consumer.pdf
Family planning/ Contraceptive resources:
- Links for reproductive health resources: https://opa.hhs.gov/reproductive-health
- Birth control methods: https://opa.hhs.gov/reproductive-health/preventing-pregnancy-contraception
- What are sexually transmitted infections (sexually transmitted diseases)? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9138-sexually-transmitted-diseases--infections-stds--stis
- Types of STI/STDs: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/index.html
- How to prevent getting sexually transmitted infections and HIV: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-sexually-transmitted-infections-stis
- HPV vaccine and preventing cervical cancer: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292
- What is maternal health? https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/maternal-health-task-force/resources/frequently-asked-questions/
- Why family planning impacts maternal health: https://hsph.harvard.edu/maternal-health-task-force/news/world-contraception-day-how-does-family-planning-impact-maternal-health/
Resources For Care at MetroHealth:
- MetroHealth resources and links to all specialties:
https://www.metrohealth.org/services#sort=%40servicez32xtitle%20ascending&f:undefined=[A] - Information regarding the MetroHealth Birthing Center: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/pregnancy/birthing-center
- Center for Breast Health: https://www.metrohealth.org/breast-health
- Behavioral Health Services: https://www.metrohealth.org/behavioral-health-services
- Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health: https://www.metrohealth.org/behavioral-health-services/child-and-adolescent-behavioral-health
- Fertility Services: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/fertility
- Gynecologic Cancer: https://www.metrohealth.org/cancer/gynecologic-cancer
- Center of Excellence in HIV Care and Prevention: https://www.metrohealth.org/infectious-disease/hiv-aids-services
- High-Risk Pregnancy: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/pregnancy/high-risk-pregnancy
- La Clinica Hispana (Servicios para Niños y Adolescentes): https://www.metrohealth.org/pediatrics/la-clinica-hispana
- Midwifery Program: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/midwifery-program
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/pregnancy/maternal-fetal-medicine
- Mammograms and Screening Recommendations: https://www.metrohealth.org/breast-health/mammograms-and-screening-recommendations
- Neonatology: https://www.metrohealth.org/neonatology
- Nicotine Dependence Prevention and Treatment Program: https://www.metrohealth.org/pulmonary-and-critical-care/freedom-from-smoking
- Nutrition for Health and Healing: https://www.metrohealth.org/nutrition-services
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN): https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn
- MetroHealth Office of Opioid Safety: https://www.metrohealth.org/office-of-opioid-safety
- Pediatric Walk-in Clinic: https://www.metrohealth.org/pediatrics/pediatric-walk-in-clinics
- Preemie clinic: https://www.metrohealth.org/neonatology/preemie-clinic
- School Health Program: https://www.metrohealth.org/school-health-program
- Sexual Health Center: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/sexual-health
- Specialty Women’s Healthcare: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/specialty-womens-healthcare
- The Mom’s House: support pregnant and postpartum women in recovery: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/the-moms-house
- Well-Woman Care: https://www.metrohealth.org/obgyn/well-woman-care
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) resources: https://www.metrohealth.org/community/public-health-programs/women-infants-and-children-program
- CPR Training at MetroHealth: https://www.metrohealth.org/education/american-heart-association-training
Healthcare Resources Around the Cleveland Area:
- Circle Health Services: Free clinic for individuals with substance use disorder: https://thecentersohio.org/
- Lake County Free Clinic (Painesville): http://www.lakefreeclinic.org
- Medworks Free Clinic (Cleveland): https://medworksusa.org/
- Salaam Clinic (Cleveland): http://www.salaamcleveland.org/salaam-clinic/
- Cleveland Ibn Sina Clinic (Brook Park): www.clevelandibnsina.com
- Lorain County Free Clinic (two locations, Elyria and Lorain): http://www.lcfreeclinic.org
- Free Clinic of Medina: https://fcomc.org/
- J. Glen Smith Health Center: Cleveland (East Side) Reproductive Health Clinic: https://www.clevelandhealth.org/programs/health/jglen_smith/
- Thomas F. McCafferty Health Center: Cleveland (West Side) Reproductive Health Clinic: https://www.clevelandhealth.org/programs/health/mccafferty/
- HIV/AIDS Cleveland: https://www.clevelandhealth.org/programs/health_equity/hiv_aids/
- MomsFirst: https://www.clevelandhealth.org/programs/health_equity/momsfirst/
- Office on Minority Health: https://www.clevelandhealth.org/programs/health_equity/minority_health/
- Office of Mental Health and Addiction Recovery (OMHAR): https://www.clevelandhealth.org/programs/health_equity/OMHAR/
Child Safety resources:
- Child safety in the home: https://childcare.gov/consumer-education/support-my-childs-health-development/keeping-children-safe
- Safety tips for ages ranging from 0-19 years old: https://www.safekids.org/baby
- Car seat and booster seat information/ how to choose the right one: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats
- Fire safety for kids: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/fire-safety-for-kids.html?srsltid=AfmBOopQekYeK690wrYvGTx1OkeCzRpU-IXcXAklMbnnmkrLoedseM6c
Educational resources:
- Tips and information for enrolling child in Ohio schools: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/English-Learners/AOEL/Family-Roadmap/Enrolling-Your-Child-in-Ohio
- Additional supports regarding the school enrollment process for your child in Ohio schools: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/English-Learners/AOEL/Family-Roadmap
- Resources to improve student attendance at school: https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/boosting-attendance-building-futures-resources-for-families-and-educators-to-address-chronic-absenteeism/
- Tips for families to support child’s literacy development, questions to ask their child’s school, and guidance for advocating for their child’s learning needs: https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/family-literacy-toolkit/
- Supporting students with disabilities: https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/family-resources-for-supporting-students-with-disabilities/
- Resources for families regarding children services, education, early childhood development, family support, and maternal and infant wellness: https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families
Resources for Immigrant Families:
- USCRI Cleveland - U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants: https://refugees.org/uscri-cleveland/
- Resource Cleveland | Pathway for Newcomers: https://www.resourcecleveland.org/
- New African Immigrants Commission | Ohio.gov: https://naic.ohio.gov/home
*Resources used for parents' guide to common childhood illnesses booklet:
Fever references:
- Fever resource for babies ages 0-12 months: https://publications.aap.org/patiented/article/doi/10.1542/ppe_schmitt_468/199164/Fever-Baby?searchresult=1
- Fever resource for children ages 1-5 years old: https://publications.aap.org/patiented/article/doi/10.1542/ppe_schmitt_105/82433/Fever-Age-1-5?searchresult=1
- Fever resource for children ages 6-21 years old: https://publications.aap.org/patiented/article/doi/10.1542/ppe_schmitt_106/82432/Fever-Age-6-21?searchresult=1
Common Cold resources:
- Symptoms of the common cold and when to see the doctor: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/symptoms-causes/syc-20351605
- Symptoms of the common cold and when to see the doctor: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12342-common-cold
- What is the common cold? https://www.cdc.gov/common-cold/about/index.html
- What is the common cold, and who is at risk? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/common-cold
- What causes the common cold: https://www.pennmedicine.org/conditions/common-cold
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources:
- What is COVID-19? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963
- Signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and risk factors for severe infection: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21214-coronavirus-covid-19
- Symptoms of COVID-19, and when to seek emergency care: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_3
- How to prevent the spread of COVID-19: https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/coronaviruses/
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Influenza (flu) resources:
- Overview of the flu, what is it and what are the symptoms? https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/index.html
- Symptoms of the flu: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/symptoms-causes/syc-20351719
- How is the flu spread? https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)
- Differences between the flu, COVID-19, and the common cold: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4335-influenza-flu
- How to prevent getting the flu and giving the virus to others: https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/flu/
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Gastroenteritis (stomach bug) resources:
- What causes the stomach bug: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/viral-gastroenteritis-stomach-flu
- What is Norovirus (or the stomach bug): https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/index.html
- Symptoms of the stomach bug: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/viral-gastroenteritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378847
- How to prevent the stomach bug and information about what to do if your child has the stomach bug: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12418-stomach-flu
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Lice resources:
- What are head lice and what do they look like? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10824-head-lice
- Symptoms of head lice: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lice/symptoms-causes/syc-20374399
- What should my child do if they have head lice? https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/0e3a85f8-1bf3-4ff7-9cbf-6f289b89e60e/What+Should+I+Do+If+My+Child+Gets+Head+Lice+Brochure.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
- How to look for lice in your child’s hair: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/resources/pdf/headliceflyer.pdf
- How is head lice treated and spread to others? https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/head-lice
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) resources:
- Symptoms of pink eye: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pink-eye/symptoms-causes/syc-20376355
- What causes pink eye: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pink-eye
- How to prevent pink eye from spreading: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/pink-eye
- What is pink eye? https://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/index.html
- Understanding the differences between pink eye that can be spread (bacterial or viral) versus pink eye that cannot be spread (allergic pink eye or chemical (irritant) pink eye): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/pink-eye-conjunctivitis
- What pink eye looks like: Warning, potentially graphic pictures of pink eye on real human eyes: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/pink-eye-conjunctivitis
Pinworms resources:
- What are pinworms? http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21137-pinworms
- Signs and symptoms of pinworms: https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/about/index.html
- How to prevent pinworms: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pinworm/symptoms-causes/syc-20376382
- How to prevent giving pinworms to others: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/pinworms-treatment-and-prevention
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) resources:
- What is RSV? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus/symptoms-causes/syc-20353098
- How RSV spreads? https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html
- Prevention of RSV: https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/rsv/
- Symptoms of RSV: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease resources:
- What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/index.html
- Signs and symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/hand-foot-mouth-disease
- When to see a doctor: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353035
- What causes Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11129-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Strep Throat resources:
- What is strep throat: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/symptoms-causes/syc-20350338
- What are signs and symptoms of strep throat? https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/strep-throat
- How do you get strep throat? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4602-strep-throat
- What can strep throat look like? https://www.cdc.gov/group-a-strep/about/strep-throat.html
- Acetaminophen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
- Ibuprofen liquid dosing chart: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Ibuprofen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx
Measles resources:
- What are measles? https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html
- What do measles look like? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/measles/symptoms-causes/syc-20374857
- Signs and symptoms of measles? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8584-measles
- How can measles be prevented? https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/measles
Chickenpox resources:
- What do chickenpox look like: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20351282
- What are chickenpox? https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html
- What are the signs and symptoms of chickenpox: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4017-chickenpox
- How to prevent chickenpox? https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/chickenpox/
- What are complications of chickenpox? https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/family-resources-library/chickenpox
