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Alexandria finds money for pregnancy prevention program that state lawmakers cut
The General Assembly left town last week without restoring funds for a pregnancy prevention program for teens. But Alexandria managed to scrape together enough money to replenish its coffers. The City Council approved spending $65,000 on the initiative that offers sex education and birth control to teenagers. Read full article >>
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Obesity in Pregnancy Strongest Predictor of Large Babies
Obesity during pregnancy is the strongest predictor of whether a mother will give birth to a large infant, a new study from Canada suggests.
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Pregnancy prevention program launches in Knox County
A program aimed at preventing teen pregnancy begins in May at several Boys & Girls Clubs locations in Knox County. The sessions are in May and June.
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Threaten Kids' Heart Health
Title: High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Threaten Kids' Heart Health Category: Health News Created: 5/24/2012 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/25/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Pregnancy - the 'miracle' cure?
Elizabeth Quigley's MS symptoms eased during pregnancy
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Fevers during pregnancy linked to autism, but medication helps
Women who reported having had a fever during pregnancy were more likely to give birth to a baby who would later be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a development delay, says a major new study. But the babies of women who treated their fevers with medication fared no worse than babies whose mothers recalled having suffered no fevers at all.
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IUD Beats Pill at Preventing Pregnancy
Title: IUD Beats Pill at Preventing Pregnancy Category: Health News Created: 5/24/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can help prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.
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MS symptoms 'eased' by pregnancy
Researchers are carrying out clinical trials to find out if women with autoimmune diseases could be helped by hormones found in pregnancy.
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Fertility Treatment for Ovary Disorder Hurts Pregnancy Chances
A common strategy for treating infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may actually reduce their chances of pregnancy, a new study suggests.
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