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Pregnancy and childbirth have an enormous
impact on the physical, mental, emotional, and socioeconomic health of women
and their families. In collaboration with partners, CDC conducts research
and supports programs to
improve women’s health before, during, and
after pregnancy, and to reduce both
short and long-term complications. Our goal is to help ensure that all women
have a safe and
healthy pregnancy.
While maternal death is the most extreme
pregnancy-related problem, many more women are affected by
pregnancy-related
complications, such as—
Pregnancy-related health consequences are influenced by women's health
conditions as well as other factors such as race, ethnicity, age, and income. CDC collaborates
with private and public partners to reduce the high rates of poor
outcomes experienced by some racial and ethnic groups and to improve the pregnancy
and delivery experience for all women.
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Healthy Pregnancy
If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you probably
have a lot of questions. This webpage will help you learn how
to be healthy (before, during, and after pregnancy) and give your
baby a healthy start to life. |
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Healthy Baby
Learn more about how to help keep you and your baby healthy and
safe, as well as learn about certain birth defects and medical
conditions. |
![Image of baby's hand in adult's hand](images/Babyhandinmoms.jpg) |
Preterm Birth
Preterm birth is the birth of a baby at least three weeks before
the due date. Being born early is the greatest risk factor for death
within the first year of life. |
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SIDS
(Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
SIDS is defined as the sudden death of a baby less
than one year of age that cannot be explained after a thorough
investigation. |
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PRAMS
(Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System)
A surveillance project of the CDC and state health
departments, PRAMS collects state-specific, population-based data on
maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after
pregnancy. |
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Maternal and Child Health
Epidemiology Program (MCH EPI)
The MCH EPI Program’s mission is to promote and
improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families
by building MCH epidemiology and data capacity at the state, local,
and tribal levels. |
Division of Reproductive Health: Research in Maternal and Infant Health
This site describes DRH’s maternal and infant health research and
surveillance activities.
Division of Reproductive Health: Publications about Maternal and Infant
Health
Provides a listing of DRH publications about maternal and infant health.
Maternal and Infant Data Health and Statistics
International Surveys
Reproductive health surveys collect data on maternal and infant health in
developing countries.
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/
Preconception Care
The main goal of preconception care is to provide health
promotion, screening, and interventions for women of reproductive age to
reduce risk factors that might affect future pregnancies.
Achievements in Public Health, 1900–1999:
Healthier Mothers and Babies
This report summarizes trends in reducing infant and maternal mortality in
the United States, factors contributing to these trends, challenges in
reducing infant and maternal mortality, and provides suggestions for public
health action for the 21st century. Source: MMWR 1999;48(38):849–858.
Healthy People 2010
Healthy People is a collection of 10-year health objectives for the
Nation developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Chapter 16 contains the maternal, infant, and child health objectives.
National Library of Medicine
Conduct a search for more information about maternal and infant health and
other health topics.
Association of State Maternal and Child
Health Programs (AMCHP)*
The AMCHP provides leadership on issues affecting the health of women
and children. Members include directors of maternal and child health
programs, directors of programs for children with special health care
needs, adolescent health coordinators, and other public health leaders.
Members of this national nonprofit organization also include academic,
advocacy and community-based family health professionals, and families.
CityMatch*
This is a national membership organization of city and county health departments'
maternal and child health (MCH) programs and leaders representing urban
communities in the United States.
Maternal Child Health (MCH) Library at Georgetown
University*
This offers a variety of electronic resources, including the MCH Alert, knowledge
paths, databases, and other materials developed for health professionals,
policymakers, and families. The MCH Library is located at the National
Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health at Georgetown University.
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Page last reviewed:
11/25/08
Page last modified: 11/25/08
Content source: Division
of Reproductive Health,
National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
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PRAMS
A surveillance project of CDC and state health departments. PRAMS collects state-specific,
population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences prior to, during
and immediately following pregnancy.
MCH EPI
The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Program provides
financial and technical support to states, and in some cases, time-limited
assignments of senior epidemiologists to state maternal and child health
programs. "Back to
Sleep" Campaign
Placing babies on their backs to sleep reduces the risk of Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as "crib death."
DES Campaign
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a drug once prescribed
during pregnancy to prevent miscarriages or premature deliveries.
Safe Motherhood Initiative*
The Safe Motherhood Initiative is a global effort that aims to reduce deaths
and illnesses among women and infants, especially in developing countries. |
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