HIV / AIDS - March of Dimes | | | | |
Welcome to the March of Dimes National Web site! Inside you will find information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, prematurity, genetic disorders, birth defects and much more. DEFAULT
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HIV and AIDS in Pregnancy - March of Dimes | | | | |
Most HIV-positive children contracted the virus from their mothers during pregnancy or birth. Prevention of maternal infection and drug treatment of infected pregnant women reduces the chance that a mother will pass the virus on to her baby
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HIV and AIDS in Pregnancy | | | | |
AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The cause of AIDS is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
HIV can be transmitted through sexual intercourse or exposure to infected blood or blood products. An infected woman can pass the virus on ...
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy - March of Dimes | | | | |
A person gets a sexually transmitted infection (STI) by having sex (genital, oral or anal) with someone who has the infection. STIs pose special risks for pregnant women and their babies.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy | | | | |
Each year in the United States, about 19 million individuals contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) (1). STIs are infections a person can get by having sex (genital, oral or anal) with someone who has one of these infections. Many infected indi...
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Fundamental 2: Respect yourself; respect others. - March of Dimes | | | | |
2) Respect yourself; respect others. Do not stretch yourself too thin. Define and maintain your boundaries. Look for the best in others; listen to their opinions and perspectives.
Consumers become involved in program and policy work because of their pas...
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Welcome to the March of Dimes National Web site! Inside you will find information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, prematurity, genetic disorders, birth defects and much more.
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Fundamental 3: Keep confidences. - March of Dimes | | | | |
3) Keep confidences. Share confidential information only when necessary to prevent injury or death. Take care when telling stories about other consumers that neither the details nor the context of the story identifies that person. Ask permission from yo...
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What about nipple piercings and pregnancy? What about breastfeeding an... | | | | |
What about nipple piercings and pregnancy? What about breastfeeding and nipple piercings?
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What about belly-button rings and pregnancy? - March of Dimes | | | | |
Pregnant women should wait until after delivery to get navel piercings because their bodies—the stomach area in particular—are changing so much. As a woman's belly expands, the hole from a new piercing may have trouble healing and closing properly. This...
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Can I get a tattoo when I’m pregnant? - March of Dimes | | | | |
Because there are several concerns about tattoos during pregnancy, it's probably best to wait until after delivery. If you do want a tattoo, be aware of these issues:
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What about genital piercings and pregnancy? How will the piercing affe... | | | | |
What about genital piercings and pregnancy? How will the piercing affect delivery?
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Scenarios for Discussion - March of Dimes | | | | |
Following are three stories about dilemmas that consumers have encountered. They are presented here to generate further thought and discussion about the 12 Fundamentals for Practice and about the strategies consumers can use as they wrestle with such ch...
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I have a tattoo. Will it affect my baby? - March of Dimes | | | | |
The main concern for tattoos is infection. Signs of infection include:
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March of Dimes Helps Nurses Care for Mothers and Babies - March of Dim... | | | | |
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., FEB. 15, 2008 – For nurses seeking up-to-date and cost-effective continuing education on the care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes is now offering three new publications (modules).
They are:
• Challenges and Management of In...
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Teenage Pregnancy - March of Dimes | | | | |
High teen birth rates are an important concern because teen mothers and their babies face increased risks to their health, and their opportunities to build a future are diminished.
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The Joy of Sex During Pregnancy - March of Dimes | | | | |
For most women, sex during pregnancy is safe for you and the baby. It’s a great way to reconnect with your partner and share the love you both have. Here is what you need to know about having sex while pregnant.
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Words to Know: A Pregnancy Glossary - March of Dimes | | | | |
Here are some medical words and what they mean. You may hear these words a lot when you're pregnant. The words include amniocentesis, cerclage, chorionic villus sampling, colostrum, dilate, and efface.
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20th Annual Perinatal Nursing Symposium in Bolingbrook | | | | |
Find the location nearest you (each location listed separately under Events) and register today!
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Illinois Chapter: Events | | | | |
"Hot Topics for the Obstetric & Neonatal Nurse"
This exciting and dynamic one day professional education program will take place at 5 sites across the state (Bolingbrook, Springfield, Chicago, Rockford, Belleville) and will delve into the topics of cyst...
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