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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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A Public Health Focus on Infertility Prevention, Detection,
and Management
This new report from the CDC examines the issue of
infertility in the United States. The article, published in
Fertility and Sterility, presents information on the
efforts of a CDC-wide working group that found considerable
gaps and opportunities in surveillance, research,
communication, and policy development on infertility. |
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last reviewed: 12/12/08
Page last modified: 12/12/08
Content source: Division
of Reproductive Health, National
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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