What’s Going on in Prevention?-Updates from the Arc of New Jersey
October 18, 2011 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues, Womens' Issues
NJ Coalition for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, of The Arc of New Jersey has provided this timely and relevant update.
What’s Going on in Prevention?
New Jersey will begin to implement a new concussion law and new guidelines for managing sports-related concussions
A new test will be able to look for a biomarker that indicates exposure to alcohol in the umbilical cord of fetuses
A healthy pregnancy diet has been found to reduce the likelihood of birth defects
Toxic chemicals are being found in umbilical cord blood of babies and air pollution has been linked to pre-term births
A frightening new trend among youth has them able to creatively disguise underage drinking
Newborns Experiencing Withdrawal from Painkillers
April 11, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Prenatal Issues, Womens' Issues
Read an interesting article, published in the NY Times, about babies who are born dependent on prescription opiates. To read the article click here.
Early Smoking in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Heart Defects
April 6, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Prenatal Issues
According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published in the February 28 issue of the jounal Pediatrics, maternal smoking in the 1st trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increase risk of congenital heart defects in infants. To read the article click here.
NOFAS Weekly Roundup – January 3, 2011
January 5, 2011 by rosie
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.
FEATURES
This public health initiative began in Illinois in 2003 using FASD materials provided by NOFAS. Through the leadership of NOFAS Illinois (Trinity Services, Inc.) the initiative continues this year.
Article, The Herald News, January 2, 2011
Stay Healthy during the Holidays: Avoid Binge Drinking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend safe alcohol consumption during the holiday season.
Article, Food Consumer, December 30, 2010
Pregnant Women with Health Problems Need Care, Not Incarceration
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released a statement advocating for treatment for pregnant women with addictions, rather than incarceration.
Article, Medical News Today, December 21, 2010
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month
The 2011 Birth Defects Prevention Month theme is “Medication Use Before, During, and After Pregnancy” and is sponsored by The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN).
Announcement, National Birth Defects Prevention Network, December 2010
New Call to Limit Eating Tuna
December 14, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues, Womens' Issues
According to an article in the NY Times, Consumer Union is urging pregnant women to avoid eating tuna and young children to limit eating tuna after higher levels of mercury were found in recent tuna samples. Click here to read the article.
Obesity and Childbearing
June 8, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Womens' Issues
Extreme maternal obesity may be contributing to birth defects, or even death for mothers and babies. To read this article on the perils of obesity on childbearing click here.
March for Babies with Northern NJ Maternal/Child Health Consortium
April 5, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Uncategorized
Join the Northern New Jersey Maternal/Child Health Consortium in the March of Dimes’ Walk America event on April 25, 2010. You can easily registar to walk or donate to the March of Dimes Walk by clicking on this link.
