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Health Media Mini-Catalog

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VHS VIDEOS and DVDs:
After Loss: Journey of the Next
Pregnancy #6992 33 minutes 1995 Miscarriage Death of an infant Parents express anxiety, hopes, joy and fears during a subsequent pregnancy
Alcohol and Pregnancy: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and
Fetal Alcohol Effects #5261 20 minutes 1991 Old video, but interesting and informative Easy to watch Daily struggles of FAS/FAE children Also available in Spanish TDH#5262
Amniocentesis #5069 8 minutes 1992 Short and to the point Easy to understand
Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy #4133 10 minutes 1984 Animated Simple description of the female reproductive system, conception and fetal development
And Down will Come Baby #6649 16 minutes 1994 Effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco on the fetus during pregnancy
Angels Dont Walk #7243 3 minutes, 20 seconds Music video by Rick Tanksley Story of a child with spina bifida Video followed by a folic acid PSA Very touching
Antenatal Testing #6263 2 minutes 1992 Information regarding 3 tests which monitor the well- being of an unborn child Non-stress test, contraction stress, and biophysical profile


The Babies and You Series 1: Preconception and
Planning #7244 31 minutes 1998 Pregnancy Planning Choosing a health care provider What to expect at a preconception visit Lifestyle habits that can affect your health and the health of the baby
The Babies and You Series 2: Prenatal Care #7245 38 minutes 1998 Daily activities for having a healthy baby Maternity fashion show Popular baby items you might need How to deal with discomforts of pregnancy
The Babies and You Series 3: Stress and Exercise
During Pregnancy #7246 30 minutes 1998 How to manage stress Relaxation techniques Benefits of exercising Safe exercises during pregnancy
The Babies and You Series 4: Nutrition During
Pregnancy #7247 38 minutes 1998 What to eat during pregnancy How much to eat during pregnancy How much weight to gain during pregnancy How weight gain is distributed during pregnancy Folic acid-rich food
Baby Strep: What You Need to Know About
Preventing Strep B Disease in Newborns #6820 6 minutes 1998 Strep B is the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns. Encourages women to get a test for presence of the bacteria between 35 th and 37 th week of pregnancy Antibiotics given to the mother during labor and delivery can protect newborn
page 3 DSHS Publication No 58-11040 Rev. February 2007 Baby To Be #7142 53 minutes 1996 Managing the discomforts of pregnancy Prenatal care Your growing baby Your changing body Eating for two Keeping Fit Especially for dads
Baby Your Baby #7248 30 minutes 1999 Preparing for Pregnancy Choosing a practitioner See your health care provider Healthy habits make healthy babies Baby your baby WIC Program Pregnancy Risk Line
Basic Genetics: An Overview #5750 29 minutes 1993 Introductory information about genetics Genetic disorders in history Famous persons with genetic disorders
California Birth Defect Monitoring Program:
Preventing Birth Defects Through Research #7249 10 minutes Explains how birth defects registry data is used for research.
Children with Special Needs: Parent- Professional
Cooperation #4731 30 minutes 1987 Suggests ways parents can handle children with special needs Effective interaction between professionals and parents
Chorionic Villus Sampling #5067 9 minutes 1992 Lots of moms and graphics Fetal development Choices about termination Also discussed ultrasound and AFP briefly
David with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome #7251 45 minutes 1996 Explains what is like to grow up and live with the effects of FAS, through words and experiences of a victim and
his family




Diagnostic Approach to the Dysmorphic Patient #7252 90 minutes For healthcare professionals Lecture format with slides Videos and pictures of various disorders Informative and thorough
Down Syndrome: A Parental Perspective #7544 20 minutes 1995 Parents in a support group share their stories Positive view of parenting a child with Down syndrome
Drugs, Alcohol and Pregnancy: What You Should
Know #7253 25 minutes 3 mothers share their stories Interesting; real stories Effects of alcohol, cigarettes, legal and illegal drugs
Dwarf: Standing Tall #7541 52 minutes 1999 Describes obstacles little people face Visits convention of Little People of America
The Fabulous F.A.S. Quiz Show #7254 15 minutes 1993 Video and activities for middle school students Discusses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol
Effects
Fetal Development #4419 15 minutes 1990 Explained the process of fetal development thoroughly and in easy to understand sequence of words, film
footage, and pictures Great video footage, pictures, and graphics Very interesting, holds attention Traces the in-utero process throughout the nine months of a normal pregnancy Shows each stage of embryonic growth
Folic Acid Every Day: Preventing Neural Tube
Defects Using Folic Acid #Kit-008 22/10 minutes 2001 Kit consisting of two videotapes; CD-ROM and thick training guide. Intended for health professionals to train peers and clients about the importance of folic acid to prevent birth defects. CD-ROM consists of handouts and a Powerpoint slide show.




page 4 DSHS Publication No 58-11040 Rev. February 2007 Folic Acid: Putting Science Into Action Across the
Nation Teleconference from Florida #7127 165 minutes 1999 Panel of speakers Lecture style with slides PSAs in the middle Occurrence of anencephaly and spina bifida Fortification Diet and supplements Elements of a successful campaign
Folic Acid: Reducing the Risks for Neural Tube
Defects #5110 8 minutes 1991 Explains types of neural tube defects Pregnant women should ingest adequate folic acid
Folic Acid: What Every Woman Needs #7382 Eng.-11 minutes, Span-13 minutes 2000 Discusses neural tube defects and the role of folic acid in prevention Explains when folic acid is most effective and the need for women of childbearing age to take a daily folic acid
supplement Frontline: Making Babies #7537 60 minutes 1999 PBS Frontline broadcast Portrays the technology of reproductive medicine Poses questions about the safety of experimentation and the commercialization of reproduction Gestational Diabetes: Youre in Control #5640 26 minutes 1994 How gestational diabetes develops Provides answers to myths about gestational diabetes and insulin What pregnant women need to do to control gestational diabetes Getting to Know Your Premature Baby #6437 30 minutes 1996 Information concerning health and development of baby Describes health professionals and equipment in the neonatal ICU Explains complications which may occur in premature infants Encourages parents to visit and touch their baby





Giving Your Child a Smile: Correcting Cleft Lip &
Palate #5317 22 minutes 1990 One out of 700 children are born with a cleft lip/palate Tells how the face is formed and how cleft lip/palate result Explained the process a child with cleft lip/palate goes through well Very informative and interesting Easy to understand Good for general population
Have a Healthy Baby: Pregnancy #6132 24 minutes 1987 Information and concerns about prenatal care Emphasizes nutrition and exercise
Hazardous Inheritance #5251 24 minutes 1990 Good graphics, narration Effects of toxins on pregnancy History (Japan and Mercury) Peoples viewpoints Legal issues Graphics and timing of teratogens Targeted at employers but good for others also
Healthy Steps for Teen Parents: Prenatal Care #DV0073 25 minutes 2001 Learn what to expect physically Importance of check-ups diet and exercise Finding emotional support Harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking Importance of staying in school
Heritage #413: Survival of the Southwest #7256 25 minutes Birth defects along the American/Mexican Borders Discusses birth defect clusters in Brownsville in the early 1990's
Herpes & Pregnancy #4251 9 minutes 1987 Moms and babies- narration Highly technical words No mention of related birth defects except for a brief mention of mental retardation Prevention, early care







page 5 DSHS Publication No 58-11040 Rev. February 2007 The HuGEM Project: An Overview of the Human
Genome Project and its Ethical, Legal and Social
Issues #6197 19 minutes 1996 Overview of the Human Genome Project Includes data from HuGEM surveys and introduces panelists and topics expanded upon in other videos The HuGEM Project: Issues of Genetic Privacy and
Discrimination #6195 45 minutes 1996 Four people, with a different genetic disorder in the family, discuss experiences and concerns about
discrimination when privacy is not maintained
Human Embryology #7632 135 minutes 2002 Dr. Thomas Sadler Traces the process of cell differentiation during embryology Three programs on one video: Neural Tube defects (45 min.); Heart defects (45 min.); Craniofacial birth defects
(45 min.) Kids in Wheelchairs #7545 12 minutes 1995 Portrays children in wheelchairs in full inclusion settings Describes how children can become a safe and responsible peer buddy Living with Hope: Understanding
Holoprosencephaly #7373 45 minutes 2001 Explores the nature of HPE, the wide range of its manifestations, its cause, treatment and probable
outcomes Shows the family response when a child is diagnosed with HPE
Loss of a Baby: Death of a Dream #5615 45 minutes 1992 Four women recount their experiences that helped overcome their grief Major psychological aspects of maternal grief
The Miracle of Life #6801 60 minutes Breakthrough cinematography and science Takes you on an incredible journey through the human body as a new life begins Watch the sperm fertilize the egg, and follows the development of the single new cell into an embryo, then a
fetus, until finally a baby is born. Very Interesting
Newborn and Metabolic Screening #5749 41 minutes 1991 Newborn Screening Types of screening tests Laws which govern newborn screening Inherited metabolic disorders Texas Newborn Screening Program
Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Anemia, PKU and
other Disorders #4916 9 minutes 1998 Explains how testing for these conditions is done Benefits of early detection
Our Genetic Heritage #7263 15 minutes Discusses genetic material from egg and sperm Genes Dominant Inheritance Recessive Inheritance X-Linked Recessive Inheritance Gene Therapy Pearls of Dysmorphology #7264 90 minutes Photos and videos of various birth defects Very informative and thorough for professional audience
Physical Exam of the Newborn #4220 62 minutes 1986 Explanation and Demonstration of APGAR and Ballard Scoring (Gestational Age) Shows gestational age and how it is used Intrauterine Growth Chart Lots of good definitions of terms and acronyms (lanugo, SGA, LGA) Seesaw respirations = lung disease Normal heart findings (murmurs) and some abnormal Examination of the face Red reflex Ear alignment Reflexes discussed and demonstrated Informed relaxed presentation
Preemies, The Fight for Life #7540 50 minutes 1999 Follows two families and two premature infants Shows dedication of healthcare workers in neonatal unit

page 6 DSHS Publication No 58-11040 Rev. February 2007 Prenatal Care Orientation #7257 8 minutes Well balanced diet Avoiding alcohol, smoking, drug abuse Exercise Sleep Proper medical supervision Warning signs
Prenatal Diagnosis #7258 17 minutes 1993 Provides information on chromosomes and DNA codes Risks of having a child with a birth defect Testing for birth defects: Ultrasound Amniocentesis CVS PUBS Triple Screen MSAFP
Prenatal Effects of Alcohol #7183 14 minutes 1997 Growth Deficiency CNS Impairment Attention Deficit Motor Problems
A Question of Genes: Inherited Risks #7259 120 minutes Real life stories, touching Heart disease Breast cancer Alzheimers Disease African American prevalent diseases
Rockabye #7260 17 minutes Teenage pregnancy Geared towards young adults (high school) Fun, energetic
Saving Babies: The Lessons of Brownsville #7261 8 minutes The story of abnormally high rates of anencephaly in Brownsville, Texas Folic acid prevention Real life stories
Scientific American Frontiers: Growing up Different #7539 60 minutes 2000 Broadcast of PBS Scientific American Frontiers Describes how the lives of several children who are growing up different Shows technological advances to mitigate these difficulties Cochlear implants, augmentative communication Insights into nature of autism
The Secret Life of the Brain #7538 60 minutes 2001 Brain development from conception through first year of life Examines difficulties of premature babies
Small Differences #7543 19 minutes 1995 Produced by elementary-age children Disability awareness
Spina Bifida: The Beginning of a New Journey #7542 20 minutes 1997 For parents of a child with spina bifida Acknowledges physical and emotional challenges
Stop A.S.A.P-Avoiding Substance Abuse During
Pregnancy #7444 Eng-12 min., Span-12 min. 1995 Importance of abstaining from drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and excessive caffeine Positive lifestyle choices
Syndromes Associated with Multiple Congenital
Anomalies #7255 2 hours Chromosomal disorders Autosomal Disorders Connective Tissue Disorders Miscellaneous Disorders Very informative for professional audience Shows actual disorders and what it looks like
Take Action: Learn the Signs of Preterm Labor #7514 9 minutes 2001 Preterm babies are born before the 37 th week of pregnancy Explains who is at risk for preterm labor Signs and symptoms Actions to take When to call the health care provider or go to the hospital

page 7 DSHS Publication No 58-11040 Rev. February 2007 Teratogens #5759 70 minutes 1991 Presented by TEXGENE
Types of studies- how designed Defines teratogens Stages of sensitivity Maternal addiction RX & OTC drugs- slides, photos, of effects Maternal Illness Maternal Infections Legal and Ethical Issues Occupational and environmental exposures Some graphics Texas Birth Defects Conference 2000 #7262 507 minutes (4 tapes) 2000 Videotaped proceedings of selected sessions with handouts and abstracts Prevalence and patterns of birth defects in Texas The prevention of birth defects NTDs on the border The impact of birth defects on the family Fetal alcohol syndrome NTD prevalence and patterns in Texas Folic acid awareness in Texas Spina bifida genes A national perspective of NTDs NTDs in Mexico
There Was a Child #5904 32 minutes 1991 Coping with pregnancy loss Impact on 3 mothers and a father Grief process Effect of death on family relationships Hurtful comments from friends Easy to watch, interesting
Worth the Trip: Raising and Teaching Children
with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome #6462 57 minutes 1996 Includes practical suggestions for helping alcohol affected children at home and in school. Fetal alcohol syndrome Health, development and learning styles of alcohol affected children Includes support group discussions and interactions between caregiver and child AUDIO TAPES: EIS Grand Rounds: Pregnancy Sickness and
Congenital Heart Defects: Is it Good to Throw Up? #T0392 1997 EIS Grand Rounds: Gene-environment Interaction
and the Etiology of Clubfoot #T-0393 1998
CD-ROM: All Women Need Folic Acid, Some Women Need
More #CD10 2003
Interactive software that teaches health care professionals how to counsel women about folic acid Recommends prescription (high dose) folic acid for mothers with spina bifida or who have had a child with
spina bifida
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Tutor #CD2 1999
Interactive software that assists in the screening and diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome
Genetics and Your Practice #CD3 1999 An interactive educational program and resource for health care providers Healthy You, Healthy Baby (2 CD-ROMs) #CD9 2003 An interactive educational program for young women considering pregnancy and for those already pregnant Includes newborn care Separate CD includes resources for health educators