Infographic: Preparedness for Moms - Packing and Planning for Disasters while Pregnant
Infographic: Preparedness for Moms - Packing and Planning for Disasters while Pregnant
Packing and planning for disasters while pregnant and with kids.
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#Prep4Moms: Be Ready!
Packing and planning for disasters while pregnant
Things to pack:
- Insurance Documents
- Medical Records
- Health professional emergency contact information
- Prescription medicine
- Hand sanitizer
- First aid kit
- Pen & paper
- Flashlight
- Diapers % baby wipes
- Clothes
- Swaddle
- Baby Carrier
- Mom's personal items
- Partner personal items
- Clothes
- Toys & Activities for all children in the family
Planning Considerations
For Mom:
- Know the risks of pre-term labor & talk with your provider
- Program important phone numbers on your phone
- Put together a transportation plan to your medical facility
For Family:
- Know signs of labor & who to contact
- Sign up for community alerts through your local emergency management agency
- Text messaging is most reliable - know who & how to text
Community:
- Educate emergency responders, case managers, & home visitors on considerations for pregnant women & newborns during an emergency. Know where to direct the families for appropriate care & assistance.
For more information visit:
References
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/pregnant.asp
Files
- JPG Prep4moms (852.87 KB)
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