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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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Emergency
Planning Tips If You're Pregnant or Have
Young Children
If you are pregnant or someone with infants
or young children, find out how to plan for
an emergency or disaster. |
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Prevalence of Self-Reported Postpartum Depressive
Symptoms 17 States, 2004–2005
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10%–15% of mothers
within the first year after giving birth. Younger mothers
and those experiencing partner-related stress or physical
abuse might be more likely to develop PPD. |
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Fourteenth
Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference:
Call for Abstracts
December 10–12, 2008
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia
Atlanta, Georgia |
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2005
Fertility Clinic Success Rates and National Summary
The 2005 is the most recent report of pregnancy success
rates is the eleventh report to be issued under the
Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act. The
report includes a national overview that uses information
from 422 U.S. fertility clinics. |
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Pregnant? Don't Smoke: Learn Why and How to Quit for Good
Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways a woman
can protect herself and her baby's health. For free help, call
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). |
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Depression During and After Pregnancy: A Resource for Women, Their
Families, and Friends
A new booklet on perinatal depression released by the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) contains tips on
identifying the condition in mothers and offers six steps to help
treat it successfully. Perinatal depression includes a broad range
of physical and emotional symptoms that many women face
during pregnancy or within a year following the birth of a
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Wildfires: Information for Pregnant Women and Parents of
Young Infants
Learn what pregnant women and parents of young children can
do if they are, or may be, evacuated from their home. For
more information about wildfires, see:
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/ |
Men Seek Infertility Services
Many couples struggle with
infertility
and seek help to become pregnant; however, it is often
thought of as only a women’s condition. But a
CDC study
analyzed data from the 2002
National Survey of Family Growth,
and found that a total of 7.5% of all sexually experienced
men reported a visit for help with having a child at some
time during their lifetime—this equates to 3.3–4.7 million
men. Of men who sought help, 18.1% were diagnosed with a
male-related infertility problem, including sperm or semen
problems (13.7%)
and varicocele (5.9%).
Anderson JE, Farr SL, Jamieson DJ, Warner L, and Macaluso
M. Infertility services reported by men in the United
States: national survey data. Fertility and Sterility
2008. [Epub ahead of print] |
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last reviewed: 8/29/08
Page last modified: 8/29/08
Content source: Division
of Reproductive Health, National
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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