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Welcome to the Text4baby Training Center! Whether you are new to Text4baby or are a veteran looking for the necessary tools to train your staff, this site is designed to help you and your team effectively enroll women in Text4baby- a resource for you to reinforce the scientifically-accurate health information that you are conveying to pregnant women and mothers.

Here is a PowerPoint deck you can use to learn more about Text4baby and use for staff trainings: A Guide for Enrolling Patients and Clients in Text4baby

This presentation covers the following topics:

An overview of the Text4baby service, a tool for patient engagement and education.
Information about the integrity of Text4baby message content, as well as its interactive features such as appointment reminders, educational videos, mobile webpages, links to health-related services, and urgent health alerts on time-sensitive issues.
How partners can engage their staff to incorporate Text4baby promotion into daily activities, enroll women in the service, and access materials and resources to assist in their efforts.

Additional tools and resources to help you and your staff learn about Text4baby:

Show this video at staff meetings to provide a brief overview and provides instructions on how to enroll.

Use this Text4baby script for ideas on how to talk to patients or clients about Text4baby.
Refer to this Text4baby quick cheat sheet with talking points that can be printed and used when speaking with patients or clients.
Distribute this Text4baby flyer to patients, clients, and others in your network through mailings, educational packets, or during patient/client interactions to encourage women to enroll.

Get redirected to our partner pages for more information about becoming a Text4baby partner, case studies from other partners, and resources for spreading the word.

Check out this page to order free Text4baby materials.

Text4baby Tips

Even if U feel great, a pregnant woman needs checkups with a Dr./midwife (CNM/CM). For help with costs, call 800-311-2229.
Don't start a new medicine or stop your current medicine unless your Dr. tells U to. Info on over-the-counter & prescription medicine: 866-626-6847.
Some women may spot or bleed in early pregnancy. If you have any bleeding, it's always best to call your doctor or midwife (CNM/CM).
Running to the bathroom a lot? It’s normal. But if your urine smells bad, has blood, or if it hurts when you go, you could have a UTI. Call the Dr.
Women who smoke have a higher risk of losing their baby or having a child with breathing & learning problems. Call 800-784-8669 for info on quitting.
Your baby is growing a lot! Baby is now the size of a lime & can open its mouth & move its tiny hands.
A pregnant woman only needs about 300 extra calories each day. A 300 calorie snack is 1 cup of low-fat milk with 1 banana & 1 egg.
Here’s another reason for you to get the flu shot. It helps protect your baby from flu after birth for 6 months. Questions? Call CDC at 800-232-4636.
Get a crib to keep your baby safe while he sleeps. The safest way for baby to sleep is on his back in a crib near your bed (within arm's reach).
If you have any bleeding during the 2nd or 3rd trimester, call your doctor or midwife (CNM/CM) right away.
If you have any signs of preterm labor--cramps, belly tightening, low back pain, bleeding, or watery, pink/brown discharge--call your Dr. right away.
If you eat deli meat & hot dogs, cook them until they’re steaming hot. Heating can kill germs that could harm you or your baby.
Can’t sleep? Lie on your side. Put pillows between your knees, under your belly and behind your back. This should give you extra support.
A seat belt protects you & your baby. Shoulder belt goes between your breasts & lap strap goes under your belly (not on or above). Wear it every time.
Counting down the days until your due date? These last weeks are worth the wait -- your baby’s brain and organs are still developing.
It's time for baby's 1-month Dr.'s visit. Your baby had blood tests right after she was born. At this visit, ask your Dr. for the results.
When you have contractions, your belly tightens & feels like a menstrual cramp that gets stronger & stronger. Think you're in labor? Call your doctor!
Are you breastfeeding, Mom? Great job! Breast milk is the best food for your baby. Questions? Call the National Breastfeeding Helpline at 800-994-9662.
Not sure if your car seat is installed right? Get it inspected. Department of Transportation can help. Call 888-327-4236 for locations near you.
If you’re anxious, depressed or feeling hopeless & don’t know where to turn, call Postpartum Support Int’l at 800-944-4773 for help & support.
Holding, talking, reading & singing to your baby help her learn. Soon your baby will coo, babble, hum & laugh back!
Breaking news! The American Academy of Pediatrics announced new car seat guidelines. Kids should now ride in rear-facing car safety seats until AGE 2.

Health Hotlines 4 Moms

Check out this list of key phone numbers and hotlines and get connected to info and services
right away.

Click here for hotline list