Keeping your child safe in a car seat is important—whether the car is moving or parked. Always make sure your child is never left alone in the car. Remind family and friends who don’t drive with kids often to buckle them in the right way and to be sure they check the backseat before leaving the car. Every trip should be safe from the moment you get in the car until you get out of the car.

• Car Seat Safety Handout
• Headstroke Prevention: Look Before You Lock Handout
• Make Your Appointment: Car Safety Seat Panel Card

Babies can get hurt if they sleep in unsafe places like a crib with too many blankets, on a couch, or in an adult’s bed. People who are not routinely around babies, such as grandparents, might not know the safest ways to help a baby sleep or they may practice old habits. That’s why it’s good to share safe sleep tips with them and learn together.

• CDC Safe Sleep Environment Handout - English
• CDC Safe Sleep Environment Handout - Spanish
• Safe Sleep ABC Handout
• Sleep Safety Tips - English
• Sleep Safety Tips - Spanish

You can’t feel blood pressure hurting you, so you might not know you have blood pressure problems unless you check it often. This can happen to anyone—kids, teens, adults, and older people. It’s also the number one cause of problems during pregnancy.

• Pregnancy and Your Heart Health Handout
• Your Blood Pressure: Check • Know • Share Handout - English
• Your Blood Pressure: Check • Know • Share Handout - Spanish
• My Health Beyond Pregnancy Handout - English
• My Health Beyond Pregnancy Handout - Spanish
• Check • Know • Share Infographic - Spanish

When you're pregnant and during the first year after having your baby, it's important to watch out for health problems. Many people don’t know that the first 12 months after giving birth can be the most dangerous time for moms. This is when serious health issues can happen. To stay safe, pay attention to how you feel. If something doesn’t seem right, tell your doctor right away. Staying informed and speaking up can help keep you healthy.

• SpeakUp for New Parents Handout
• Warning Signs - Save Your Life
• Warning Signs Poster

Pregnancy is not something most men talk about. They usually learn about it from the women in their lives. It's important for men to understand what happens during and after pregnancy, so they can help the mom get the care she needs and support their new baby.

• Before Your Baby is Born - How Do You Feel About Being a Dad Handout
• Before Your Baby is Born - What Questions to Ask the Doctor Handout
• Before Your Baby is Born - Why Are Prenatal Visits Important Handout
• Being a Dad - Bonding with Your Baby Handout
• Get Involved and Stay Involved Handout
• Paternal Mental Health Handout
• Preparing for Baby Questionnaire Handout
• Preparing for Your Baby's Arrival - Self Care Handout
• Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad Handout
• Tip Sheet: Fathers - How to Prepare for Baby Handout
• When Babies Cry Handout
• When Your Baby Comes - Holding a Newborn Baby Handout
• When Your Baby Comes - Newborn Safety Handout
• When Your Baby Comes - Taking Care of Your Baby Handout
• Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program Handout

After having a baby, some women feel very sad or worried. This is called depression. Your body goes through a lot of changes during and after pregnancy that can affect how you feel. If you feel sad or worried, or someone says they’re worried about you, it’s important talk to a doctor or healthcare provider. Getting help early is very important—untreated depression can be harmful to both you and your baby.

• Action Plan for Depression and Anxiety Around Pregnancy
• What If the "Happiest Time of Your Life" Doesn't Feel So Happy?
• You're Prepared for Almost Anything - English
• You're Prepared for Almost Anything - Spanish
• Talk About Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth - English
• Talk About Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth - Spanish

You are in a unique position to assist families and new moms with reducing pregnancy complications. We have ideas and resources for you to use on bulletin boards, table events, nursery area, mom groups and more. Please feel free to use your own creative uses for the ideas presented.

• Maternal Health Outreach: User Guide - Blood Pressure
• High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Before and After Childbirth
• Maternal Health: Blood Pressure Resource List
• How to Document: Infant Maternal Health
• Maternal Health Toolkit for Faith Communities