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Safe Motherhood
Safe motherhood begins before conception with proper nutrition
and a healthy lifestyle and continues with appropriate prenatal
care, the prevention of complications when possible, and the
early and effective treatment of complications. The ideal result
is a pregnancy at term without unnecessary interventions, the
delivery of a healthy infant, and a healthy postpartum period
in a positive environment that supports the physical and emotional
needs of the woman, infant, and family. |
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To better understand the burden of maternal complications and
mortality and to decrease disparities among populations at risk
of death and complications from pregnancy, the Division of Reproductive
Health supports national and state-based surveillance systems
to monitor trends and investigate health issues; conducts epidemiologic,
behavioral, demographic, and health services research; and works
with partners to translate research findings into health care
practice, public health policy, and health promotion strategies. |
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Reproductive Health and novel H1N1 Flu
CDC is concerned about women and
their families when there are either threats from disease or disasters. This
includes women who may be pregnant, who have recently been pregnant, may be
trying to conceive, or who are considering reproductive health treatments.
Pregnant
Women Are More Severely Impacted by Novel H1N1
Influenza Virus and Need Prompt Treatment
with Antiviral Medication
A new CDC study of the 2009 novel H1N1 influenza
outbreak shows that pregnant women who are
otherwise healthy have been severely
impacted by the novel H1N1 virus. |
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Sexual and Reproductive Health of Persons Aged 10–24
Years, United States, 2002–2007
The data presented in this report indicate that many young
persons in the United States engage in sexual risk behavior and
experience negative reproductive health outcomes. Although the
majority of negative outcomes have been declining for the past
decade, the most recent data suggest that progress might be
slowing, and certain negative sexual health outcomes are
increasing. Source: MMWR 2009;58(SS06):1–58.
Contraceptive Use Among Postpartum Women—12 States and New York
City, 2004—2006
CDC researchers analyzed PRAMS data
that included 43,887 postpartum women,and found that postpartum use of highly
effective contraceptive methods can prevent unintended
pregnancies and ensure adequate birth spacing. Unintended
pregnancies and short interpregnancy intervals are associated
with adverse maternal and infant outcomes. Source: MMWR
2009;58(30):821–826. |
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Making
Methods and Practice Matter for Women,
Children and Families
MCH EPI Conference, Tampa, Florida
Pre-Conference Trainings:
December 7–8, 2009
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Conference: December 9–11, 2009 |
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Page
last reviewed: 8/5/09
Page last modified: 8/5/09
Content source: Division
of Reproductive Health, National
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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