Teenage Pregnancy : Treatments
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All options made available to the pregnant teen should be considered carefully. Abortion is a potential option, but state laws vary regarding whether an unmarried teen can get an abortion legally without parental consent. In the case of married te...
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Prior to modern medicine, many mothers and their babies did not survive pregnancy and the birth process. Today, good prenatal care can significantly improve the quality of the pregnancy and the outcome for the infant and mother.Good prenatal care ...
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Detailed information on alcohol and pregnancy, including fetal alcohol syndrome
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Detailed information on alcohol and pregnancy, including the risks involved with alcohol use during pregnancy
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Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) refers to the assessment of the nutritional status of patients with an illness, diet-related condition, or injury, in order to benefit the patient's own health and reduce health-care costs. MNT includes setting goals for the patient's treatment and developing a specialized nutrition prescription that includes patient education and self-management training.
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The USDA Food Pyramid. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group .
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Teen nutrition involves making sure that teens eat healthy foods to help them grow and develop normally, as well as to prevent obesity and future disease. Following dietary guidelines recommended by research and medical professionals supports proper nutrition.
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Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is the development and provision of a nutritional treatment or therapy based on a detailed assessment of a person ' s medical history, psychosocial history, physical examination, and dietary history. It is used to treat an illness or condition, or as a means to prevent or delay disease or complications from diseases such as diabetes .
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The purpose of a nutrition program in a health department is to promote the nutritional health of the residents living under the health department ' s jurisdiction. A public health nutritionist with a master ' s or doctoral degree in nutrition or a related field is trained to direct the program.
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Achieving adequate nutritional support is difficult during cancer therapy or treatment. However, preservation of body composition and proper nutrition will help to maintain strength and may improve daily function and ability to cope with cancer therapies.
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Detailed information on prenatal medical care and what to expect during prenatal medical visits
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Prenatal care describes the health and supportive services provided to a woman during her pregnancy. Prenatal care generally consists of an ordered series of visits to health professionals, with the visits occurring monthly early in the pregnancy and weekly during the last month of pregnancy.
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Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Only you can decide whether you're ready to quit.
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Chiropractic care is a natural way to treat back pain during and after pregnancy without using medications.
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Prenatal care is that health care given to a pregnant woman and to the developing fetus until the time of delivery. Purpose The purpose of prenatal care is to: Establish a baseline for vital signs and current health status.
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No one can say for sure that a medication is safe to use while you're pregnant. But, avoiding medicines may not be a good idea, either. It may be wiser to treat an illness than ignore it.
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Following these guidelines can help keep you and your developing child healthy in the months to come.
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You need to take care of yourself for a new reason. Your health can affect your baby's growth.
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Planning to have a baby? There are steps you can take before you ever become pregnant to help ensure a smooth pregnancy and a healthy outcome for you and your infant.
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