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CU woman sitting in waiting room. MS doctor (in white lab coat) walking through hall, opening door to patient's exam room. Various shots doctor (African American man) talking with pregnant patient about spotting.
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MSs physician (using large illustrations) explains placenta previa to pregnant patient, says that she should not have sexual relations because of this condition.
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Pregnant patient, Lori, lies down on examination table; doctor applies gel to her abdomen, listens with stethoscope. VO: Lori explains wanting to take care of her unborn baby, knowing women who haven't done that. Doctor says baby's heart sounds good; Lori puts stethoscope in her ears to listen.
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Nine Months: Program chronicling pregnancies of women at risk of having low birth weight babies
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In TV studio, facilitator Carmen Ramirez, PhD, RN, summarizes the situation with Lori, who is still in the hospital and cannot join them. Ramirez asks the women in studio if they'd had anything scary in their pregnancies. Devette (African American woman) says she tested positive for alpha-fetoprotein, which could indicate birth defects. She says she had a level 2 sonogram and amniocentesis and it was scary to wait for test results, but they seemed normal. Lesley (Caucasian woman) says that as an older mother (over 35), some screening tests were recommended. Latricia (pregnant teen girl) asks if she should have these tests; the nurse replies that her healthcare provider would decide. Lesley tries to alleviate Latricia's fears, explains why her own situation was more risky. Devette says seeing her fetus via sonogram was reassuring.
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Women in TV studio discuss their respective pregnancies. Latricia (teenager) says her mother came to her first medical appointments but now she wants to "feel like a big girl" and go alone. Lesley says it can be helpful to have another person there. Latricia says she's a little afraid of the pain of labor.
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In TV studio, women discuss their respective pregnancies. Latricia (pregnant teenager) asks why so many medical tests are needed. Devette (African American woman) says it's important to know what the tests measure and that problems can happen with the baby. Facilitator (nurse) describes lifestyle changes important during pregnancy. Latricia says she's trying to eat healthy food, take vitamins, go to doctor; she says some friends don't get prenatal care. Lesley (Caucasian woman) says during her first pregnancy, the doctor did not give good input about how to take care of herself and baby, and she says it was tough to quit smoking.
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In TV studio, women discuss their respective pregnancies, including lifestyle changes. Devette says she stopped smoking and drinking when she began trying to get pregnant. Discussion of needing to rest more. Lesley and Devette discuss not using over the counter medications. Lesley prefers emphasis on healthy eating rather than weight gain. Latricia says her small size leads people to think she's not as far along in her pregnancy as she is.
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DO NOT USE PSA about prenatal care.
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PSA with phone number to call for help with prenatal care.
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In TV studio, Eliska (expectant mom) introduces show focus on pregnant teenagers but says first we'll check in to see how Lori is doing (Lori was unable to come to last taping because she was in hospital).
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MSs Lori (pregnant woman, African American) describing spotting, time in the hospital for observation. She says most of the placenta (she had placenta previa) has moved, so that's good.
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In TV studio, facilitator Dr. Joan Redfearn asks guests (pregnant patients) for an update on their pregnancies. Eliska says she missed a medical appointment. Malisia (married pregnant teenager) says she's experienced stress due to separation from her husband, and she has had spotting. Latricia (another pregnant teen) says things are going well and she keeps her appointments. Eliska asks Malisia about being a married teen mother. Malisia says her husband feels jealous of their baby. Eliska, Latricia and Malisia reflect on their teen motherhood experiences.
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In TV studio, facilitator Dr. Joan Redfearn asks guest Twana Fortune (of DC Office of Maternal and Child Health) about her teen motherhood; Fortune says her baby was low birth weight and died. She discusses behaviors that were damaging to her baby. Eliska says it's hard for teens to act wisely when around peers who aren't pregnant.
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DO NOT USE: Edited montage about items pregnant women should avoid.