Safe Motherhood Safe motherhood begins before conception with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle and continues with appropriate prenatal care, the prevention of complications when possible, and the early and effective treatment of complications. The ideal result is a pregnancy at term without unnecessary interventions, the delivery of a healthy infant, and a healthy postpartum period in a positive environment that supports the physical and emotional needs of the woman, infant, and family.

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To better understand the burden of maternal complications and mortality and to decrease disparities among populations at risk of death and complications from pregnancy, the Division of Reproductive Health supports national and state-based surveillance systems to monitor trends and investigate health issues; conducts epidemiologic, behavioral, demographic, and health services research; and works with partners to translate research findings into health care practice, public health policy, and health promotion strategies.

Updated information on novel influenza A (H1N1) CDC's goals are to reduce transmission and illness severity and provide information to assist health care providers, public health officials, and the public. Therefore, we continue to develop and update interim guidance documents. Other services include email updates, RSS feeds, Twitter,* and social media resources ...more. Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in Three Pregnant Women—United States, April—May 2009 Source: MMWR 2009:58(18);497–500 During seasonal influenza epidemics and previous pandemics, pregnant women have been at increased risk for complications related to influenza infection. This report provides preliminary details of three cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in pregnant women and provides recommendations for treatment and chemoprophylaxis.

	Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance—United States, 2006 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures are used to overcome infertility. It includes infertility treatments in which eggs and sperm are handled in the laboratory to establish a pregnancy. Women who undergo those procedures are more likely to deliver multiple-birth infants than those who conceive naturally. This report presents the most recent national data and state-specific results. Source: MMWR 2009;58(SS05):1–25.
	2006 Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports The 2006 is the most recent report of pregnancy success rates is the twelfth report to be issued under the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act. The report includes a national overview that uses information from 483 U.S. fertility clinics.
	Gestational Diabetes and Women This women's health podcast focuses on gestational diabetes (GDM) to help educate women who may have been diagnosed with GDM now or in the past. GDM is a condition that can lead to pregnancy complications.
	Making Methods and Practice Matter for Women, Children and Families MCH EPI Conference, Tampa, Florida Pre-Conference Trainings: December 7–8, 2009 Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Conference: December 9–11, 2009
	Premature Birth More than a half million babies in the United States are born premature each year. Some babies are so small they could fit in the palm of your hand. If you're pregnant, learn about the risk factors for premature birth.
	Pregnant? Don't Smoke: Learn Why and How to Quit for Good Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways a woman can protect herself and her baby's health. For free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

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