MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- "Beginnings: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond," the award-winning book for expectant and new parents, is now available to anyone as a free mobile application for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Created by Allina Hospitals & Clinics' Patient Education department, the mobile app is adapted from the hard copy book of the same title, first published in 1999 and updated since then.
This comprehensive manual by the pregnancy experts at Allina Hospitals & Clinics describes:
-- What to expect during pregnancy
-- How to prepare for labor
-- What to expect during and after childbirth
-- How to care for a newborn
It includes detailed worksheets, forms, checklists and a resources section.
The mobile app also includes two additional interactive mini-apps, not found in the book, to:
-- follow baby's kicks and movements
-- time and track contractions
Previously, only women who received prenatal care at an Allina clinic, enrolled in an Allina prenatal class or delivered at an Allina hospital received this book for free. Now "Beginnings" is a free download from Apple iTunes.
The "Beginnings" app was developed with input from the Allina Parent Advisory Group for the Birth Center of United Hospital. Its members include women who delivered babies at United Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Go to www.allina.com/pregnancy to link to the free app and many other pregnancy resources.
The hard copy version of "Beginnings: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond" is available for $10. Contact Allina Patient Education at patienteducation@allina.com to order.
About Allina Hospitals & Clinics Allina Hospitals & Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services, providing care throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It owns and operates 11 hospitals, Allina Clinics, a nearly 60, and specialty medical services that provide medical transportation and ambulance, hospice care, oxygen and home medical equipment, medical lab services and pharmacies. Allina Hospitals & Clinics and the latest health information can be found online at allina.com.
SOURCE: Allina Hospitals & Clinics
Allina Hospitals & Clinics Tim Burke, 651-241-8934 timothy.burke@allina.com
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