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WebFolic acid is a B vitamin (B9). It helps produce and maintain new cells. 7 This is especially important during times when the cells are dividing and growing rapidly such …

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Women's Health NICHD

WebWomen’s health is a broad category that includes health issues that are unique to women, such as menstruation and pregnancy, as well as conditions that affect …

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Provider Training & Materials Safe to Sleep®

WebProvider Training & Materials. These materials and information can help healthcare, public health, and service providers learn about safe infant sleep, Sudden Infant death …

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What can I do to promote a healthy pregnancy

WebDuring pregnancy, exposure to radiation, pesticides, some metals, and certain chemicals can cause birth defects, premature birth, and miscarriage. 14 If you're not sure …

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Reproductive Health NICHD

WebUnderstanding and promoting reproductive health has been a key research theme for NICHD since it was founded. Research conducted and supported by the …

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Menstruation and Menstrual Problems

WebMenstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as part of …

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Men's Reproductive Health

WebMen's Reproductive Health. Reproductive health is an important component of men's overall health and well-being. Too often, males have been overlooked in …

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Mom's Mental Health Matters: Moms-to-be and Moms

WebPregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancy and …

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Infant Care and Infant Health NICHD

WebSince NICHD's founding in 1962, infant death rates in the United States have dropped significantly and many infant health outcomes have improved greatly. Much of …

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Urinary Tract Health

WebThere are many disorders and problems that can affect urinary tract health. NICHD is one of several NIH Institutes that work to advance understanding of urinary …

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Infant Mortality

WebInfant mortality refers to the death of an infant between 1 day and 1 year of age. (Deaths before age 28 days can also be classified as neonatal mortality.) There are …

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NICHD Infant Care and Infant Health Research Information

WebNICHD research has led to revolutionary advances that help promote infant health: Since the Institute was founded, infant death rates in the United States have …

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Rehabilitation Medicine

WebNICHD supports rehabilitation medicine research focused on improving outcomes for people with chronic physical disabilities, including studies of causes of …

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NICHD Women's Health and COVID-19

WebNICHD-supported research found that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases the risk for pregnancy problems, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm …

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How does inadequate sleep affect health

WebInadequate sleep—such as not sleeping long enough overall or having poor quality sleep—affects both how we feel and how we function. Short-term effects can …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

WebSTDs/STIs are a group of illnesses that are passed from person to person during sexual intercourse, oral sex, or certain types of sex play. These diseases can be …

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Human Placenta Project: Placental tissue and cellular …

WebPlacental metabolic functions are vital for the growth and development of the placental supply line. • The placenta is metabolically active, consuming a significant

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Clinton Administration Announces Expanded BTS Campaign

WebThe Clinton Administration announced today that Tipper Gore will lead an expanded public education effort designed to help prevent Sudden Infant Death …

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Risk of Newborn Heart Defects Increases with Maternal Obesity

WebThe more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that she will give birth to an infant with a congenital heart defect, according to a …

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

WebSTDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual …

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