Racial Residential Segregation and Low Birth Weight in Michigan's Metropolitan Areas
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Living in a segregated neighborhood has implications for pregnancy outcomes.
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To Prevent Premature Births, it May Help to First Change the Definition
February 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
Preterm deliveries and normal-term small babies comprise an exceedingly high-risk population, with nearly two-thirds of all infant deaths occurring from among newborns in these categories.
Minimum Drinking Age Laws and Infant Health Outcomes
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A drinking age of 18 is associated with slightly higher rates of low birth weight and premature babies, with babies born to black women affected more. Stricter drinking policies also may have unintended positive consequences a range of effects of lowering the drinking age should be considered before any policy changes are made.
Maternal and Neonatal Morbidities Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Complicating Pregnancy
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article from the reports on a study of women who had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during pregnancy. The authors found a link between OSA and increased risk of preterm deliveries and maternal complications.
It's the Skin You're in
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In this study, the authors consider the effects of racism on African American women's experience of childbirth. Using focus groups, the authors explore whether racism and its ensuing stress is responsible for the high number of preterm African-American babies.
Reducing Maternal Intimate Partner Violence After the Birth of a Child
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
The Hawaii Healthy Start home visitation program sends paraprofessionals into the homes of children at risk of abuse to teach families about child development, parenting and problem-solving strategies.
Improving the Health of Babies Born in Baltimore Through a Leadership Development Program
August 27, 2009 | Program Result Report
Babies Born Healthy Leadership in Action Program sought to improve birth outcomes in Baltimore and helped actual and potential leaders develop leadership skills while working together on the problem of infant mortality.
Getting Off to a Good Start: World Health Day Program Focused on Improving Pregnancy Outcomes
May 31, 2001 | Program Result Report
Between 1993 and 1999, the American Association for World Health, Washington, organized three annual meetings.
Home Visits Boost Family "Wellness," But Do They Help Prevent Child Abuse?
August 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
Starting in January 1994, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine conducted a three-year evaluation of Hawaii's Healthy Start Program.
Support, Not Sanctions, May Help Pregnant Women at Risk for Substance Abuse
June 1, 1998 | Program Result Report
The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation developed self-help and empowerment groups for pregnant and postpartum women with the aim of reducing substance abuse and improving pregnancy outcomes in high-risk communities.