1. Should the United States spend more federal money to provide quality prenatal care? Volunteer at pediatric doctor’s office and attend prenatal class Brittany Alford Mrs. Danehower

2. Why I Chose My Topic Interest in the topic Beneficial to my future Gain knowledge Experience

3. Research Prenatal care ◦ Vitamins ◦ Ultra Sounds ◦ Classes ◦ Vaccinations ◦ Food’s ◦ Weight gain ◦ Exercise ◦ Advice

4. Research The importance of prenatal care ◦ Down graded steps during pregnancy ◦ Birth defects ◦ Early detection ◦ Preparation ◦ Health

5. Research ● Birth defects ● Biggest cause of infant death – 1000 to 81 – 8 million per year – 3.2 million – 3.4 million – 70% of 8 million ● Common- Ventricular Septal Defect and Spina Bifida

6. Obstacles Time management Deciding what information to include Supporting my opinion

7. Successes Time management skills created Learned information Learned that I had an interest in this field Finishing the paper

8. Link from Research to Product ● Volunteer at church nursery ● Attend prenatal classes at Rex ● Volunteer/shadow Dr. Foor M.D. ● Hands on experience ● Interest and future

9. My Product

10. Reflection Research Time management Gained knowledge Interest increased Easy

11. Reflection Product Enjoyed working with kids at the pediatric office Gained valuable information regarding prenatal care Time management Interest increased Easy and fun

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