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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Washington State, 1995-1999

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Washington State
300 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98119-4118

PHONE (206) 284-2465 or (800) 322-2588
FAX (206) 270-8891

Cost $11

These books give simple, clear information on prenatal care, keeping healthy during pregnancy, and early baby care. They are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese. The Spanish and English versions are 116 pages, and formatted in smaller, spiral-bound books with only the one language. The others, however, are about 40 pages and have English text side-by-side with the other language texts, so that they may be used during an appointment, if necessary, to facilitate a better understanding of the questions patients have. These versions also explain how prenatal care and the labor and delivery process works in the U.S., and include charts which compare the way things are done in the U.S. and in the home country. The writing (in English) is moderately easy-to-read, and there are lots of pictures, white space, and bulleted sections. The print is large, except for the Russian version. The information is comprehensive and includes healthy eating; prenatal visits; a month-by-month guide to healthy activities, body changes, and baby's growth; labor and delivery; breastfeeding; and immunizations for the baby. The publication dates vary: Spanish, 2000; English, 1999; Russian, 1996; Somali, 1998; Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean, 1995.

KEYWORDS: Asian Americans, Children's Health, Health Care Access, Maternal and Child Health, Women's Health

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World Education
November 2000