A study conducted by researchers at the University of Kansas discovered women who take the prenatal supplement, DHA, during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to heavier babies and have a lower risk of preterm birth. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil. Although small amounts of DHA are produced naturally in the body… Read More
The White House released reports for each state addressing the impact the upcoming sequester will have on them. In Florida, Head Start/Early Head Start services and the Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are among the many programs and services listed to be affected by the sequestration. Cuts… Read More
A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 53 million women between the ages of 15 and 44 from 2006-2010 reportedly used some form of contraception at least once in their life. Eighty-eight percent of those women used a highly-effective method such an intrauterine device, contraceptive patch or the birth control pill or shot. Contraceptives like… Read More
In a move that promises to significantly expand access to health care for women of childbearing age, Governor Rick Scott agreed to extend Medicaid benefits to more than 900,000 Florida residents as part of the state’s plan to implement the Affordable Care Act. The proposal will be considered by the state Legislature in the upcoming… Read More
The Pew report “Solving Social Ills Through Early Childhood Home Visiting” found early childhood home visiting programs can not only improve the lives of children and their families, but also have a positive gain for taxpayer investments. The report shows there is a positive return on taxpayer investments when there is a reduction in medical… Read More