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Pregnant women should not stop or start taking any type of medication that they need without first talking with a doctor. Women planning to become pregnant should discuss any medication with their doctor before becoming pregnant.

Interim guidance to help clinicians determine when influenza antiviral agents should be used for chemoprophylaxis of close contacts of confirmed or probable cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) in the United States - CDC

The journal Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety has published a new brief report: “Safe Lists for Medications in Pregnancy: Inadequate Evidence Base and Inconsistent Guidance from Web-based Information, 2011.” You can read the article’s abstract here. See below for a summary of the findings from this article.

Learn about medications and pregnancy.

We applaud Oldenburg and colleagues for the successful implementation of a community-based intervention to curtail cardiovascular disease

In honor of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, make a PACT to get healthy, physically and mentally, before and during pregnancy to increase your chances of having a healthy baby. Talking with a healthcare provider about medication use is an important step.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Describes long-term and short-term constipation in children, its complications, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Overview of nephrotic syndrome, a set of conditions that can develop when the kidneys are not working properly.

Dr. Rodgers is joined by Dr. Josie Briggs, who explains what you need to know about dietary supplements.

Learn more about your legal rights, finding a job, and staying healthy during stressful transitions from the Office on Women’s Health.