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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

May 2020

Improving Maternal Health Outcomes with a Focus on Physical Activity

Posted on May 12, 2020 by ODPHP

Fitness class for women who are pregnant

An increasing number of pregnant women in the United States have chronic health conditions — such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease — that may put them at higher risk of pregnancy complications. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working across its agencies to decrease these risks and improve the health of women across the country during pregnancy and the postpartum period...

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Just Released: New Healthy People Law and Health Policy Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Report

Posted on May 4, 2020 by ODPHP

Laws and policies can help communities increase breastfeeding rates while supporting achievement of ambitious national goals proposed by Healthy People 2020. The newest report, The Role of Law and Policy in Assisting Families to Reach Healthy People’s Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Breastfeeding Goals in the United States, is the third in a series of reports that highlights the practical application of law and policy to improve health across the nation...

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