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Annotation: This website is designed for health care professionals and has been customized for those working with the following patient types: preconception/prenatal, infant/children, and adolescent/adult. The site provides practical information and resources to assist the busy professional in integrating genetics into their patient care. Information is presented in three sections: genetics testing and screening; family health and social history; and referral to genetic services. The site also includes resources and tools; a tool for creating one's own links; a self assessment tool; information on financial, ethical, legal, and social issues in genetics; CME credits; a genetics FAQ; and a glossary. It replaces the former Genetics and Your Practice materials.

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Keywords: Genetics, Genetics education, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This report examines the critical role of Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) programs in emergency preparedness and response, using lessons learned from the 2016 Zika virus outbreak. Based on a virtual focus group with seven state Title V programs, the analysis highlights Title V's unique value through its expertise in working with pregnant women and infants, established provider networks, care coordination infrastructure, and effective communication channels. The authors present specific examples of successful state responses, such as Virginia's care coordination services, California's provider training initiatives, Florida's cross-divisional collaboration, and Puerto Rico's regional pediatric research centers. The report also identifies key challenges, including the need to track asymptomatic infants and maintain strong communication networks, and provides practical tips for Title V programs to ensure their integration into emergency preparedness and response processes, emphasizing the importance of clear protocols, strong communication systems, and demonstrating Title V's unique value in addressing MCH population needs during public health emergencies.

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Keywords: Title V programs, Disaster planning, Federal MCH programs, Infant health, Maternal health, California, Florida, Virginia, Puerto Rico

Annotation: Based on data from the U.S. Zika Pregnancy and Infant Registry (USZPIR) and a 2019 multidisciplinary leadership meeting organized by AMCHP, March of Dimes, and CDC, this report outlines the long-term challenges and preparedness needs for supporting children and families affected by the Zika virus. It highlights that approximately 14% of infants born to mothers with confirmed or possible Zika infection experienced health problems, requiring comprehensive, long-term support across multiple systems. The document identifies seven key areas for systems improvement, and for each area, it provides detailed recommendations for both individual/family needs and systems-level responses, emphasizing the importance of sustainable healthcare coverage, coordinated care systems, cultural competency, and ongoing surveillance. The report concludes that states must assess and strengthen their infrastructure, leverage existing programs, and foster collaborative partnerships to better serve both Zika-affected families and all children with special healthcare needs.

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Keywords: Title V programs, Children with special health care needs, Disaster planning, Health screening, Congenital abnormalities, Infant health, Maternal health

Annotation: This self-contained Web-based module aims to train health professionals and students to counsel on the benefits of folic acid in the prevention of birth defects and other conditions. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. It contains instruction about how folic acid works in the body and how it prevents birth defects and other conditions, and contains a resource list including a glossary, and materials for provider and patient education.

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Keywords: Anencephaly, Congenital abnormalities, Disease prevention, Electronic publications, Folic acid, Neutral tube defects, Prenatal care, Professional education, Spina bifida, Training materials

Annotation: This book explores the elements that are essential to improving quality, safety and performance across the continuum of perinatal care. it covers the importance of consistent data collection and measurement; evidence-based initiatives; adherence to clinical practice guidelines; the life-course perspective; care that is patient- and family-centered, culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate; policies that support quality perinatal care; and systems change. Each chapter illustrates specific strategies and interventions that incorporate process and systems change that can improve perinatal care, including statewide quality improvement collaboratives. It includes examples of promising and successful initiatives at hospitals and within healthcare systems across the country.

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Keywords: Guidelines, Intervention, Model programs, Perinatal care, Perinatal health, Program improvement, Safety, State initiatives

Annotation: This Web-based interactive program for new parents explains how infants respond to the world around them. Topics include how babies signal that they are hungry, tired, don't feel well, or want to play; how sleep patterns change over time; how a newborn responds and moves; how to manage a crying baby; and states of awareness, sleeping, the newborn's senses, reflex and movements, crying, and playing and break time. The site includes photographs, animation, video clips, and interactive games and quizzes.

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Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Infant care, Infant development, Newborn infants, Parent child relations, Parenting, Training materials

Annotation: This information package consists of a letter written to the editor of the "New York Times" and a photocopy of the article to which it responds. The article, entitled "Researchers Ask Whether Prenatal Care Truly Saves Money" and written by Gina Kolata, focused on the findings of a study published in the "New England Journal of Medicine." The letter indicates that the article generalized the results of a very specific study on whether prenatal care reduces low birthweight and therefore saves money to a broader conclusion, whether the results of all efforts to provide prenatal care are cost effective. It indicates the range of services that prenatal care entails, and concludes with the authors' contention that the real question is about the universal provision of prenatal care for all women of childbearing age in the United States.

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Keywords: Access to care, Cost effectiveness, Infant health, Maternal health, Prenatal care

Annotation: This web site hosts an initiative for American Indian and Alaska Native families providing prenatal education, training and resources to encourage women to include traditional beliefs, lessons from their ancestors, and their partners in their circle of support during pregnancy. Site navigation points include awards and recognition, storytelling, publications, resources, a prematurity prevention resource center, and information on CenteringPregnancy contacts from tribal partners.

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Keywords: Alaska Natives, American Indians, Consumer education materials, Cultural beliefs, Family support services, Pregnancy, Pregnant women, Social support

Annotation: This report from the Iternational Conference on Prepregnancy nNtrition, eld March 9-10, 1987 at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, summarizes the background of the conference and lists conference recommendations and speakers.

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Keywords: Conferences, Maternal health, Maternal nutrition, Nutrition, Preconception care

Annotation: This fact sheet provides a description of miscarriage, outlines what is known about why it occurs, symptoms, treatment, tests, causes of repeat miscarriage, recovery times, and how long a woman should wait before attempting another pregnancy. References are provided.

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Keywords: Fetal death, Fetal mortality, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy loss, Spontaneous abortion

Annotation: This brief focuses on the possible effects of caffeine consumption during pregnancy and on birth outcomes. It describes what food and beverages contain caffeine and in what amounts, medication that can contain caffeine, how caffeine affects the body, how caffeine may affect fertility and miscarriage, how caffeine may affect newborns and whether it enters breastmilk. References are provided.

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Keywords: Adverse effects, Caffeine, Consumer education materials, Maternal fetal exchange, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy outcome

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about smoking during pregnancy, how it affects the developing baby, the affect of secondhand and thirdhand smoke, and provides reasons and tips for quitting smoking.

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Keywords: Research, Child health, Infant health, Smoking cessation, Smoking during pregnancy, Women's health

Annotation: This web site provides information about phenylketonuria (PKU) in babies. It answers the following questions: (1) what causes PKU?, (2) how do you know if your baby has PKU?, (3) What problems can PKU cause?, and (5) What is the treatment? A list of additional resources is included.

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Keywords: , Child health, Infant health, Mental retardation, Phenylketonuria, Prevention, Treatment

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about HIV and AIDS during pregnancy. The fact sheet offers background information and answers questions about HIV and AIDS during pregnancy, included who should be tested, what types of treatment are available, symptoms of AIDS in infants, and steps women can take to remain uninfected. References are included.

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Keywords: AIDS, HIV, Pediatric AIDS, Pregnancy, Prevention, Screening tests, Treatment

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about the risks associated with infant physical and mental development when drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Topics also include defining fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and associated disorders, drinking alcohol while breastfeading, what is being done to prevent and treat FAS, and resources to get help to stop drinking alcohol.

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Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Child health, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Infant health, Prevention, Treatment

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy. The fact sheet offers background information and information on the risks posed by such infections. Specific information is presented on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, bacterial vaginosis, trichonomoniasis, genital herpes, genital warts, and HIV. Information on how a woman can protect her infant from STIs is also presented. References are included.

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Keywords: Bacterial infections, Chlamydia infections, Gonorrhea, HIV, Herpes genitalis, Human papillomavirus, Infant health, Pregnancy, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women's health

Annotation: This fact sheet is written for women who have had a premature infant and are concerned about having another. It provides information about what women and their health professionals can do to help ensure that women remain pregnant for a full 9 months.

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Keywords: Consumer education materials, High risk pregnancy, Pregnant women, Premature infants, Prematurity, Prevention, Risk factors, Treatment

Annotation: This annual report card measures the progress in reducing the nation's preterm birth rate by comparing each state's rate to the goal. Topics include prevention strategies and recommendations. Topics include women who are uninsured, late preterm birth, women who smoke, and preterm birth rates by race and ethnicity. Indicators, definitions, and data sources for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are included. Information about the grading methodology is also provided. State fact sheets are included in the report.

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Keywords: Data sources, Ethnic factors, Premature infants, Prematurity, Preterm birth, Prevention, State surveys, Statistical data, Trends

Annotation: This data book for policymakers and others provides national and state data highlighting infant mortality, birth defects, preterm and low birthweight births, health insurance, and health promotion strategies. Information on access, data sources, state data and tables, and newborn screening terms are included.

• 2014 Edition
• 2012 Edition

Keywords: Access to health care, Child health, Congenital abnormalities, Health insurance, Health promotion, Infant mortality, Low birthweight, Maternal health, Neonatal screening, Preterm birth, Statistics

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Keywords: Infant health, Maternal health, Monitoring, Perinatal health, State surveys, Statistics