What Every Woman Should Know about Alcohol and Pregnancy

There is a  information filled article on alcohol and pregnancy on the CDC site. Take time to visit.

Injuries Rise from Furniture Tipping Over

According to an article in the NY Times injuries involving overturned furniture have risen 40% over the last 18 years.  Most of the injuries were to children under the age of six.

Swine Flu-What Clinicians Should Know About Impact On Pregnant Women

Swine flu's impact on pregnant women ,suggested treatment and breast feeding issues are discussed in this valuable article presented by CDC.

Why is Lead Poisoning In Children A Priority for New Jersey?

Review this insightfor Annual Report  published by the  New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services,Public Health Services Branch,Division of Family Health Services Maternal, Child and Community Health Child and Adolescent Health Program. The report includes the following: Profile of Blood Lead Tests Performed and Prevalence of Childhood Lead Poisoning Geographical Information System (GIS) Maps of Screening and Childhood Lead Poisoning Data Spotlight on the City of Newark Environmental Investigations by Local Health Departments. Plus more... View this indepth Annual Report for 2007

Pregnant Pause Calender For New Jersey

View the current calender of the unique Pregnant Pause events in New Jersey. This is an exceptional educational event sponsored by The Arc of New Jersey. If you have never attended a Pregnant Pause event please consider coming and bring others.

October 2, 2009 Save the Date - NJ Lead Poisoning Conference

FASD Center For Excellence-What’s New?

The FASD Center For Excellence has posted some updated news that will be of interest to parents and professionals. Read this exciting compilation of news, research and annoucements.