How to talk to pregnant patients about risky behaviors

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The use of alcohol, illegal drugs and risky sexual behavior can adversely effect the health of pregnant women and can result in addictions, illness or developmental problems in newborns. Physicians should incorporate questions about patients' risky behaviors in routine medical care. Zero tolerance for tobacco and alcohol is recommended. Pregnant women may be more motivated to undergo treatment for drug addiction to protect the health of their newborns.

Care and treatment, Methods, Practice, Physicians, Medical professions, Pregnant women, Prenatal care

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Secondhand smoke boosts risk of kids' ear infections

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A study found that children are more likely to develop middle ear infections if exposed to secondhand smoke during their first three years of childhood. Children living with two or more smokers had an 85% higher risk of middle ear infections. Middle ear infections in children cost around $3.5 billion per year, often require surgery and may cause developmental problems due to hearing loss.

Children, Child health, Passive smoking

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Mother Nature's formula

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has officially recognized that human breast milk is the best food for babies. An AAP statement published in Dec 1997 cites studies that have shown that breastfeeding reduces the occurrence in infants of some chronic and acute diseases. The statement also spells out breastfeeding's benefits to mothers and to society.

Breast feeding

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