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Cotter, Denae – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018
This report presents key statistics and trends for teenage mothers and their babies in Australia. Teenage mothers and their babies are more likely to experience broader disadvantage, have antenatal risk factors and have poorer maternal and baby outcomes during and after birth, than older mothers and their babies. In Australia, the rate of teenage…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Mothers, Foreign Countries, Pacific Islanders
River, Laura M.; Narayan, Angela J.; Galvan, Thania; Rivera, Luisa; Harris, William W.; Lieberman, Alicia F. – ZERO TO THREE, 2019
During pregnancy, low-income women are at high risk for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they are unlikely to receive mental health services. As a follow-up to Narayan et al. (2017), we provide a detailed picture of pregnant women's mental health service (MHS) need versus utilization. Results suggested that the majority of…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Mothers, At Risk Persons, Health Needs
Parlakian, Rebecca; Kinser, Kathy – ZERO TO THREE, 2019
This article reviews the research base on the development of prenatal attachment and profiles four programs that foster this essential prenatal relationship: CenteringPregnancy®, the Practical Resources for Effective Postpartum Parenting program (PREPP), Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP), and Moms2B.
Descriptors: Prenatal Influences, Program Effectiveness, Pregnancy, Metacognition
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Karácsony, Ilona; Albrecht, Hanna; Brantmüller, Éva – Practice and Theory in Systems of Education, 2015
In case of pregnancies, one of the most common pathological conditions in internal medicine is aneamia with iron-deficiency. Furthermore, iron deficiency may also affect the mother and the fetus negatively. We wanted to find out which group of expectant mothers are mostly affected, which factors influence the development of aneamia. It was also…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Prenatal Influences, Prenatal Care, Prevention
Sparr, Mariel; Joraanstad, Alexandra; Atukpawu-Tipton, Grace; Miller, Nicole; Leis, Julie; Filene, Jill – Administration for Children & Families, 2017
To promote prenatal health and improve birth outcomes, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed the Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns initiative. The Strong Start initiative is assessing several enhanced prenatal care approaches, including home visiting. As part of the Strong Start initiative, CMS, in partnership with the…
Descriptors: Prenatal Care, Perinatal Influences, Health Promotion, Neonates
Lee, Jennifer; Sohn, Bo La – Center for Public Policy Priorities, 2016
Fort Worth is a city that prides itself on its heritage, resiliency and growth, from its birth as a small military outpost to the global city it is today. Despite the area's economic resources, the data also show gaps in children's health, education and financial security across race and ethnicity. In order to "raise the bar" in child…
Descriptors: Race, Equal Education, Well Being, Child Health
Shea, Kathryn; Graham, Mimi – ZERO TO THREE, 2018
The opioid epidemic has led to a dramatic increase in the number of infants and toddlers being removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Doing so places these vulnerable young children at high risk for attachment issues, postnatal medical problems, and development delay. Early Childhood Courts have been found to be a very effective…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Infants, Mental Health, Toddlers
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Umbetov, Turakbai Zh.; Berdalinova, Akzhenis K.; Tusupkalieyv, Akylbek B.; Koishybayev, Arip K.; Zharilkasynov, Karaman Ye. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
According to the WHO data, preeclampsia develops during late pregnancy in 2-8% of women. Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, therefore, the study of the morphological features of placental complex, taking into account gestational complications in postpartum women with severe preeclampsia is an important…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Females, Prenatal Care, Birth
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LeBoeuf, Whitney A.; Barghaus, Katherine; Fantuzzo, John; Coe, Kristen; Brumley, Benjamin – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2016
"Early childhood risks" are markers of early childhood experiences that extensive research has shown to be detrimental to later academic and behavioral outcomes. In Philadelphia, evidence indicates that seven early childhood risks tracked by public agencies have negative effects on early school outcomes. These risks include low…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Risk, Early Experience, Incidence
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Karkee, Rajendra; Baral, Om Bahadur; Khanal, Vishnu; Lee, Andy H. – Health Education Research, 2014
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BP/CR) program has been promoted in Nepal to equip pregnant women with obstetric knowledge so as to motivate them to seek professional care. Using a prospective design of 701 pregnant women of more than 5 months gestation in a central hills district of Nepal, we evaluated if having obstetric knowledge…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Birth, Role, Obstetrics
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Sichari, Manson B. – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
Foetus developmental vulnerability in pre-school children of traumatized antenatal mothers in Cheptais and Mount Elgon Sub-Counties, Bungoma County, Kenya is a study meant to establish the effects of trauma of the mother on the unborn child who was born and now is in pre-school level of education. Through observation by the mother through neonate,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Trauma, Prenatal Influences
Weiss, Catherine; Kwon, Elias; Shapiro, Rachel A.; Vinett, Patrick J.; Knodel, Mary; Lieberman, Donna; Bodde, Katharine – New York Civil Liberties Union, 2018
This booklet seeks to clarify teenagers' rights under New York State and federal law to make their own medical decisions. It is designed as an aid to teenagers and the professionals -- social workers, counselors, teachers, and medical providers -- who work with young people. Frequently, professionals can encourage communication between young…
Descriptors: Childrens Rights, Adolescents, Federal Legislation, State Legislation
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, 2018
Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases a list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The "2017 Summary of Advances" provides short, plain language summaries of the top research breakthroughs selected by the IACC from a pool of research articles nominated by the members.…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Journal Articles, Research
Laszewski, Audrey; Wichman, Christina L.; Doering, Jennifer J.; Maletta, Kristyn; Hammel, Jennifer – ZERO TO THREE, 2016
Early childhood professionals do many things to support young families. This is true now more than ever, as researchers continue to discover the long-term benefits of early, healthy, nurturing relationships. This article provides an overview of the development of an advanced practice perinatal depression algorithm created as a step-by-step guide…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Preschool Teachers, Home Visits
Davis, Cassie – Center for Public Policy Priorities, 2019
Located on the U.S.-Mexico border, Webb County is an international trading center, bursting with culture and opportunities. But the county's future success depends on whether every Webb County child has access to opportunities that help them reach their full potential. Ensuring the well-being of all Webb County's children--across neighborhood,…
Descriptors: Well Being, Children, Child Health, Metropolitan Areas
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