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Planning for Pregnancy
Pages 15-17

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... Therefore, the committee emphasizes the importance of prepregnancy risk identification, counseling, and risk reduction; health education related to pregnancy outcome generally and to low birthweight in particular; and full availability of family planning services, especially for low-income women and adolescents. Prepregnancy Risk identification and Reduction Among the risk factors that can be recognized and addressed before pregnancy are certain maternal chronic illnesses, smoking, moderate-to
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From page 16...
... As noted earlier, when a woman has had a preterm birth or a baby with TUGR, the risk of the same problem in subsequent pregnancies increases substantially. Health care professionals should pay special attention to risk factor identification and reduction in these women.
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... These health education themes should be included in a variety of health care settings, including family planning clinics where many women of reproductive age receive care. National organizations of family planning providers should promote the use of educational materials encompassing these themes, particularly for their clients who are considering becoming pregnant.
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