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Prenatal micronutrient, food supplementation intervention in Bangladesh decreases child death rate
Pregnant women in poor communities in Bangladesh who received multiple micronutrients, including iron and folic acid combined with early food supplementation, had substantially improved survival of their newborns, compared to women in a standard program that included usual food supplementation, according to a study in the May 16 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on global health.
Jean Pakter, Women’s Health Advocate in New York, Dies at 101
As head of the city’s maternity services bureau, Dr. Pakter supported a law that legalized abortion in New York before Roe v. Wade, and one of her studies led to a breakthrough in care for premature babies.
Child Mortality Rate Decreased After Prenatal Micronutrient, Food Supplementation Internvention
A study in the May 16 edition of JAMA reveals that survival rates of newborns in poor Bangladeshi communities were significantly improved if their mothers received multiple micronutritions, including iron and folic acid combined with early food supplementation during pregnancy, in comparison with women receiving the usual food supplementation. The article's background information says: "Maternal ...
Dawson organizations require new premises
The Yukon government is still looking for new accommodation for the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Child Development Centre in Dawson City.
Folic Acid Essential For Prenatal Health, No Matter The Form
New Research Shows No Significant Differences in Absorption between Tablet and Softgel Capsule Forms of Folic Acid
Carolyn S. Miles: The Lifesaving 6: Hope for Moms and Children Everywhere
I am a lucky mom. Many moms in developing countries aren't so lucky. In fact, children in an alarming number of countries do not get the nutrition they need from pregnancy to their 2nd birthday-the critical window for ensuring healthy growth and development -according to Save the Children's 13th annual State of the World's Mothers report released today.
Expectant mothers, load up on cheese!
Dental health begins in the womb. Researchers have found that babies born to women who consume cheese and other dairy products during pregnancy are likely to have better dental health than babies born to non-dairy-consumers.
Community health centers get mixed quality of care evaluations
From high blood pressure to cervical cancer screenings, federally-funded community health centers in Northeast Pennsylvania received mixed reviews in a recent quality of care report that looked at six categories using data from nearly 1,200 such centers
Study looks at Community Health Centers' quality of Care
From high blood pressure to cervical cancer screenings, federally funded community health centers in Northeast Pennsylvania received mixed reviews in a recent quality of care report that looked at six categories using data from nearly 1,200 such centers
More prenatal choline could ease baby stress and cut some health risks
Pregnant women may have added incentive to bulk up on broccoli and eggs: A Cornell study has found that more choline during pregnancy can reduce a fetus's response to stress and could cut the child's chances of developing hypertension and diabetes later in life.
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