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Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

Number 267

(Reaffirmed 2009)

ABSTRACT: The physiologic and morphologic changes of pregnancy may interfere with the ability to engage safely in some forms of physical activity. A woman's overall health, including obstetric and me...

January 2002

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Ejercicio Durante El Embarazo

SP119

El ejercicio regular mejora a los huesos y musculos, le da energia y la mantiene saludable. Es igual de importante cuando usted este embarazada. El ejercicio regular mejora a los huesos y músc...

February 2003

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Experts Develop New Risk Assessments for Heart Disease in Women

Washington, DC -- New American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines on the prevention of heart disease in women released today identify a woman's individual risk of cardiovascular disease as either hig...

February 2007

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Contraception — A Basic Health Necessity

San Diego, CA -- Ob-gyns today addressed the critical need for increased insurance coverage of contraceptive services for women in the US at a news conference during the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting ...

May 2007

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Bone Mineral Density Concerns Should Not Discourage Use of Contraceptive Shot

Washington, DC -- Concerns about the effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)—the contraceptive shot—on bone mineral density (BMD) should not prevent clinicians from prescribin...

September 2008

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The Female Athlete

FS009

If you are a female athlete, it is important to understand some health issues that could arise. Participating in sports(either team or individual) is good for your mental and physical health and wil...

January 2009

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The Female Athlete - A Fact Sheet for Parents

FS030

If you are an adult (parent, guardian, or coach) dealing with a young female athlete, it is important to understand some health issues that could arise. Participating in sports(either team or individ...

January 2009

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Weight Management

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...

January 2009

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Physical Activity

FS018

How much should you exercise? Experts recommend 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week. Exercises may include the following types: Aerobic exercise is continuous activity in ...

January 2009

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Weight Management - A Fact Sheet for Parents

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 ...

January 2009

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ACOG Issues New Guidelines on Managing Stillbirths

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...

February 2009

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ACOG Launches New Menopause Website

Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has launched a new website devoted to women who are approaching or going through menopause to provide them with the ne...

June 2009

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Como ponerse en forma despues de que nazca su bebe

SP131

Tener un bebe y cuidar de un recien nacido es una labor ardua. Restablecer la fortaleza despues del esfuerzo que implica el embarazo y el parto lleva algo de tiempo. Debe permitirle al cuerpo tener u...

August 2009

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Como aliviar el dolor de espalda durante el embarazo

SP115

El dolor de espalda es una de las molestias mas comunes del embarazo. A medida que crece el bebe, el utero se expande hasta 1,000 veces mas del tamano original. Esta cantidad de crecimiento--cuando e...

September 2009

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Maternal Phenylketonuria

Number 449

(Replaces No. 230, January 2000)

ABSTRACT: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism characterized by a deficiency of the hepatic enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase, an enzyme responsi...

December 2009

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Amamantar a su bebe

SP029

Los expertos coinciden que amamantar es la mejor manera de alimentar a su bebe. No solo crea un vinculo especial entre usted y su bebe sino que le provee al nino la mejor nutricion. Amamantar tambien...

March 2010

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Teen Girls May Need Two Annual Well Child Visits

Washington, DC -- Adolescent girls may need two "well-child" visits each year—a general preventive visit and a dedicated reproductive health visit—and both visits should be covered by ins...

June 2010

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No Link Between Moderate Caffeine Consumption and Miscarriage

Washington, DC -- Pregnant women can ease their minds about drinking a cup of coffee or having a soft drink—moderate caffeine consumption doesn't appear to cause miscarriage or preterm birth, a...

July 2010

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El ejercicio y el estad fisico

SP045

La actividad fisica regular--el ejercicio que se hace casi todos los dias de la semana--brinda muchos beneficios a la salud. Puede ayudarle a prevenir o controlar enfermedades, adelgazar y sentirse m...

September 2010

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Control de la presion arterial alta

SP123

La presion arterial alta (o hipertension) ha sido conocida por mucho tiempo como el "asesino silencioso" debido a que a menudo no produce sintomas. Despues de los 50 anos, esta enfermedad suele ocurr...

September 2010

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City Dwelling Women Face Diet and Exercise Challenges

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...

September 2010

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Problemas del sistema digestivo

SP120

Su sistema digestivo descompone los alimentos que consume y permite que su cuerpo absorba los nutrientes. Su cuerpo necesita nutrientes para crecer y producir energia. Algunos problemas del sistema d...

October 2010

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New Focus on Care for HIV Women as More Live Longer with the Disease

Washington, DC -- As the number of women in the US living with HIV/AIDS increases, ob-gyns will need to address their unique contraception, preconception and prenatal care, and general gynecologic re...

November 2010

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Routine Screening Recommendations Released for Annual Well Woman Exam

Washington, DC -- An updated schedule of the recommended routine screenings, lab tests, and immunizations for non-pregnant adolescents and women was released today by The American College of Obstetri...

March 2011

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Problems of the Digestive System

FAQ120

What is the digestive system? The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long-looping tube. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines (bowels), rectum, and anus. It als...

May 2011

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