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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) today announces that Sandra A. Carson, MD, has been appointed as its new vice president for education.
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March 2013
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Number 549
(Replaces No. 315, September 2005)
ABSTRACT: In the United States, more than one third of women are obese, more than one half of pregnant women are overweight or obese, and 8% of reproductive-aged women are extremely obese, putting th...
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January 2013
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Number 548
ABSTRACT: The updated guidelines by the Institute of Medicine regarding gestational weight gain provide clinicians with a basis for practice. Health care providers who care for pregnant women should ...
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January 2013
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Washington, DC -- Overweight and obese women may be able to gain less than what is recommended during pregnancy and still have a healthy baby, according to new recommendations issued today by The Ame...
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December 2012
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postpartum visit algorithm\: overweight/obesity
interconception care project for california
bmi classification
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October 2012
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case history of obesity and pregnancy...
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September 2012
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Washington, DC – An estimated $17 billion is spent each year to treat the roughly 2 million osteoporosis-related bone fractures that occur in the US annually, according to practice guidelines i...
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August 2012
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obesity rate in the us by 2030...
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August 2012
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Washington, DC -- Although most women no longer need annual Pap tests based on recent cervical cancer screening guidelines, they still need annual well-woman exams with their ob-gyn for other importa...
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July 2012
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Tools & Resources to Help Patients Live Healthier Lives
Obesity in America impacts millions of people and their loved ones. It’s estimated more than 60 percent of U.S. adult women are over...
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June 2012
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San Diego, CA -- Understanding how best to anticipate, diagnose, and treat preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death in the US—was the focus of today's opening...
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May 2012
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San Diego, CA -- Today The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) bestowed its 2012 Council of District Chairs (CDC) Section Recognition Awards to ACOG’s Oklahoma Section a...
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May 2012
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns should provide the same comprehensive gynecologic health care to lesbians and bisexual women as they do to heterosexual women, including Pap tests, according to a new Commit...
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April 2012
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SP130
Alimentarse bien es una de las mejores medidas que puede tomar para mantenerse sana. Las dietas saludables dan energia, mejoran su bienestar fisico y mental y reducen el riesgo de padecer de enfermed...
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April 2012
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SP064
Mantener un buen peso es beneficioso para su bienestar fisico y mental. Tener buenos habitos de alimentacion y hacer ejercicio moderado son vitales para mantener un peso saludable y mantenerse en for...
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February 2012
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Washington, DC -- Due to concerns about the safety and efficacy of synthetic mesh placed vaginally for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), its use should be reserved for high-risk women for...
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November 2011
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Washington, DC -- In an effort to reduce maternal mortality due to blood clots—a leading cause of maternal death in the US—The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The Col...
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August 2011
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FAQ064
What causes weight gain?
An average woman needs about 2,000 calories a day. Women who eat more than this amount and who do not burn the extra calories in exercise are likely to gain weight. In additi...
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August 2011
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FAQ130
How can my diet affect my health?
Many health problems in the United States are linked to poor diet and lack of exercise. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteopor...
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August 2011
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Number 470
ABSTRACT: Overweight and obesity are epidemic in the United States. Obesity is a risk factor for numerous conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke, heart disease, certai...
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October 2010
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns need to appreciate the unique challenges facing their overweight and obese urban patients when it comes to counseling them about diet and exercise, according to The American...
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September 2010
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Washington, DC -- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports the federal regulations issued on July 14 requiring new private health plans to provide free preventive heal...
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July 2010
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Washington, DC -- Approximately 1 out of every 160 deliveries in the US ends in stillbirth—a devastating experience for women and their families—yet its causes remain poorly understood. I...
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February 2009
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FS036
What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods, such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products are critical to getting the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. Eating just one type ...
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January 2009
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FS027
Good eating habits and regular exercise will set you up for a lifetime of general good health. What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products a...
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January 2009
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