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Having a Baby - Especially for Teens

FAQ103

What is prenatal care? Prenatal care is the health care you get while you are pregnant. It includes medical care, education, and counseling. The earlier you get prenatal care, the better your chance...

February 2013

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Tener un bebé

SP103 La atención prenatal Tan pronto como creas que estás embarazada debes llamar a tu proveedor de atención médica para hacer una cita. La atención prenatal es el cuidado médico que obtienes...

February 2013

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Contraceptive Sabotage Not Uncommon

Washington, DC -- Homicide is one of the leading causes of death for pregnant women in the US, according to new recommendations issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...

January 2013

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Obesity in Pregnancy

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...

January 2013

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Weight Gain During Pregnancy

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 ...

January 2013

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Pregnancy and Weight Gain: How Much Is Too Little?

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...

December 2012

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Reproductive Health Care for Incarcerated Women and Adolescent Females

Number 535

ABSTRACT: Increasing numbers of women and adolescent females are incarcerated each year in the United States and they represent an increasing proportion of inmates in the U.S. correctional system. In...

August 2012

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Lead Screening During Pregnancy and Lactation

Number 533

ABSTRACT: Prenatal lead exposure has known adverse effects on maternal health and infant outcomes across a wide range of maternal blood lead levels. Adverse effects of lead exposure are being identif...

August 2012

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Advocates Call for Commitment to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates

San Diego, CA -- “I was shocked to learn that hundreds of thousands of women die each year during childbirth—and that 90% of these deaths are preventable,” said Christy Turlington B...

May 2012

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A Push to End Preeclampsia

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...

May 2012

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GirlSmarts Website, Interconception Care Project Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Ob-Gyn

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...

May 2012

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WEBTREATS: Pregnancy

This list of pregnancy resources, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only.  Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement...

April 2012

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WEBTREATS: Depression and Postpartum Depression

This list, prepared by Resource Center librarians from other sources, is provided for information only.   Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American College...

March 2012

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Usted y su bebé

SB005

El embarazo es una etapa emocionante, llena de cambios importantes. Desde el comienzo, el bebé en desarrollo altera su cuerpo y su vida cotidiana. La mejor manera de abordar el embarazo y el parto es...

December 2011

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A Fathers Guide to Pregnancy

FAQ032

How long does pregnancy last? Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, which is equal to 9 months. The 9 months of pregnancy are divided into three 3-month periods called trimesters.

August 2011

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Car Safety for You and Your Baby

FAQ018

What are safety belts? In most cars, the safety belt is one piece, made with a lap and shoulder belt. This is known as a three-point belt. One belt goes across your lap, and the other goes over your...

August 2011

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Ob-Gyns and Midwives Seek to Improve Health Care for Women and Their Newborns: Groups Issue Collaborative Practice Statement

March 2011

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Su seguridad y la de su bebe en los automoviles

SP018

La seguridad en los automoviles es importante antes y despues del nacimiento de su bebe. Mientras esta embarazada, la mejor manera de protegerse y proteger al bebe en un automovil es usar los cinturo...

September 2010

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Screening for Depression During and After Pregnancy

Number 453

(Reaffirmed 2012)

Abstract: Depression is very common during pregnancy and the postpartum period. At this time, there is insufficient evidence to support a firm recommendation for universal antepartum or postpartum sc...

February 2010

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Ob Gyns Encouraged to Screen Women for Depression During and After Pregnancy

Washington, DC -- Screening for depression during pregnancy and afterward benefits women, infants, and families, according to a new Committee Opinion issued today by The American College of Obstetric...

January 2010

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Guia del padre para el embarazo

SP032

Si usted es como la mayoria de los padres que esperan un bebe, debe sentirse tanto emocionado como ansioso sobre este importante paso en las vidas de usted y de su pareja. Usted puede ayudar a su par...

July 2009

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Routine Thyroid Screening Not Recommended for Pregnant Women

Washington, DC -- In response to a debate over whether all pregnant women should be screened for subclinical hypothyroid disease, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today ...

October 2007

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