Topic: Pregnant

Tennessee Department of Health says many Birth Defects Prevented by Good Health Practices

February 5, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – All parents want their new baby to be as healthy as possible. Sadly, one of every 33 babies born in the United States has a condition that affects the structure of one or more parts of its body, sometimes referred to as a birth defect.

These conditions range from minor problems to serious issues that cause death in one of every five affected infants. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Department of Health suggests Top Five Resolutions for Tennesseans

December 18, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, conversations have already started about resolutions for 2013. Losing weight and stopping smoking are perpetual favorites for many, and the Tennessee Department of Health believes those are excellent goals and includes them in a list of five suggested resolutions for the upcoming year. «Read the rest of this article»

Consumer Reports Investigation finds varying levels of Arsenic in Rice and Rice Products

September 20, 2012 |

Concerning levels of known human carcinogen found in tests of more than 200 samples

Yonkers, NY – In Consumer Reports’ tests of more than 60 rice and rice products, inorganic arsenic, a known human carcinogen, was found in most of the name brand and other rice product samples. Levels varied, but were significant in some samples.

While there are federal limits for arsenic in drinking water, there aren’t many standards for arsenic in food. Earlier this year, Consumer Reports found worrisome levels of arsenic in apple and grape juices and called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set limits for arsenic in those juices.

Consumer Report analysis found varying levels of arsenic in more than 60 rices and rice products.

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American Heart Association says more Pregnant Women taking High Blood Pressure drugs, yet safety unclear

September 12, 2012 |

Research is urgently needed on which antihypertensive drugs are safe during pregnancy and how to use them.

Dallas, TX – Nearly 5 percent of pregnant women are prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure, including some drugs that aren’t considered safe for mothers or their babies, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.

Use of high blood pressure drugs during pregnancy is becoming increasingly common, said Brian T. Bateman, M.D., lead author and Assistant Professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. «Read the rest of this article»

American Heart Association reports Women with smaller-than-average fetuses may face heart problems

July 13, 2012 |

High body mass index may contribute to heart function abnormalities in these pregnancies.

Dallas, TX – Women pregnant with smaller-than-average fetuses may also need to worry about their long-term cardiovascular health risks, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.

Women diagnosed with fetal growth restriction (FGR) may also have an asymptomatic diastolic dysfunction in which the heart doesn’t work at peak efficiency during its relaxation phase. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Police Department releases name of Woman involved in Tuesday morning crash

June 20, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On June 19th, 2012, around 3:00am, a 21 year old pregnant woman was driving west on Ashland City Road, went off the roadway, and crashed into a cement culvert.

The name of the woman involved in the single car collision is Brooke Nycole Golden (W/F, DOB: 3-12-91; Given Address: 225 Millstone Circle, Clarksville, TN) and she is in stable condition.

Toyota Corolla that crashed on Ashland City Road early Tuesday Morning, June 19th. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville Police report 21 year old Pregnant Woman delivers Baby after Crashing Car on Ashland City Road

June 19, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On June 19th, 2012, around 3:00am, a 21 year old woman driving a Toyota Corolla was traveling west on Ashland City Road, went off the right side of the roadway for an unknown reason, traveled approximately 150 feet, hit a cement culvert, at which time the vehicle came to rest near Seven Mile Ferry Road.

The woman, who was nine months pregnant, and had a facial injuries was taken by ambulance to Gateway Medical Center and then transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center by Lifeflight.

Toyota Corolla that crashed on Ashland City Road early Tuesday Morning. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville Police arrest couple for Smoking Marijuana in a Vehicle with an Infant inside and the Woman is also Pregnant

March 18, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On March 17th, 2012, around 10:00pm, Clarksville Police Officer Zack Upton responded to an anonymous call of an odor of marijuana coming from 100 Tandy Drive.

When he Officer Upton arrived, he noticed a blue Ford Taurus with people inside of it. He approached the vehicle and could smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle. The vehicle occupants Christopher McKay, 18 and Tamaria Raybon, 19, admitted to smoking marijuana.

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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Women’s Health Clinic Temporarily Closes February 16th-21st

February 12, 2012 |

Opens in Temporary Location February 22nd

Fort Campbell, KY – The Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) Women’s Health Clinic, also known as the OB/GYN Clinic, stops clinical services temporarily from February 16th-21st while the clinic moves to a temporary location.

The impact on patients should be minimal, as these dates fall on a holiday weekend when BACH outpatient services will already be running on a condensed schedule Friday, February 17th during a day of no scheduled activity (DONSA) and closed Monday February 20th in honor of Washington’s Birthday, a federal holiday. «Read the rest of this article»

Infant Mortality declining in Tennessee

September 20, 2011 |

September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month

Nashville, TN – State public health officials are encouraged by recent statistics indicating a decline in infant mortality rates in Tennessee and acknowledge there is still much work to be done. Infant mortality is defined as the death of a child before his or her first birthday. During National Infant Mortality Awareness Month this September, residents of the state should learn what they can do to support mothers of newborns and help babies reach this critical milestone.

“We are definitely making progress as a state,” said Michael Warren, MD, TDOH’s director of Maternal and Child Health. “There were 63 fewer infant deaths in 2009 as compared to 2005. That equates to three additional classrooms of kindergarteners who will have the chance to grow into healthy, productive Tennesseans.” «Read the rest of this article»

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