Breastfeed your baby. Never leave your baby unattended.htm

11. http://www.html

"Being a mom is the toughest job in the world, and I'm proud to be able to
give you these tips as a gift on this Mother's Day. Members also have round-the-clock access to the toll-free
CIGNA HealthCare 24-Hour Health Information Line(SM ) and may talk to a
registered nurse about questions or concerns.

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Carmona said. As soon as you think you may be pregnant,
see a health care professional for prenatal care. Immediate and consistent
prenatal care can prevent preterm delivery, and improve pregnancy and
childbirth .gov/tobacco/how2quit.nih.
Drowning can happen in less than a couple of inches of water.shtml #injury

10. Be prepared.
An estimated one in eight babies in the United States is born prematurely
every year.
CIGNA works with employer-clients to manage their rising health care costs
by helping ensure their employees get the care they need to prevent, manage or
overcome health issues. Failure to
include these factors in the review of existing research renders their
guidance to women and clinicians incomplete and inadequate. However, all six care practices are used in very few
maternity care settings.

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, M. Carmona will
release as part of "The Year of the Healthy Child" agenda. And we also want to take this opportunity to
thank mothers and mothers-to-be for caring enough to practice these 'Healthy
Dozen' tips that will help ensure a safe and healthy life for their growing
children," Dr.html

2. Even second-hand smoke can have a
harmful effect on your baby's breathing and can have long-term
respiratory consequences like impaired lung growth, chronic coughing,
and wheezing.
Through this program, CIGNA seeks to appropriately reduce the length of stay
for infants in the NICU by resolving barriers to discharge , and facilitating
parental education and use of community resources.
A recent independent review of the research by Lamaze International found
that cesarean surgery, including elective surgery , also is associated with a
higher risk of hysterectomy, cesarean-scar ectopic pregnancy (pregnancies that
develop outside the uterus or within the scar), surgical adhesions that may
contribute to serious future surgical injuries or cause bowel obstruction and
chronic pain, wound pain beyond six months, and birth of a preterm or "small
for gestational age" baby in a future pregnancy.

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http://www.hrsa.hhs. Safety-proof your house. Never, ever shake your baby.cdc. If a baby is born prematurely, CIGNA members
may take advantage of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Case Management . NIH Research Fails to Assess Long-Term Outcomes and
Harmful Obstetric Practices During Birth

WASHINGTON, Panelists at the National Institutes
of Health (NIH ) State-of-the-Science Conference on elective cesarean surgery
(March 27-29 in Bethesda, Md.

She may practise in hospitals, clinics, health units, domiciliary conditions or in any other service.

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Carmona ,
M.H.
For help to quit smoking, please visit
http://www.cdc. Never leave a baby
unattended in a bath or near a pool.shtml#injury

9. To prevent burns,
set the temperature of your hot water heater to 120 degrees
Fahrenheit, and never leave cups of hot liquid on tables or counter
edges and never carry hot liquids or food while holding your child. You can test any toy
part by simply dropping it through a paper-towel roll.
http://www.
http://www. May you and your family
have a safe and healthy year," Dr.) determined that the quality of the existing
research about long-term effects of elective cesarean is "weak.
Pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence and sexual dysfunction, are
most often attributable to obstetric interventions during vaginal birth,
rather than vaginal birth itself . In fact, routine episiotomy has not been
found to improve maternal or newborn outcomes, but is linked to pain, pelvic
floor injury and sexual dysfunction.

The International Confederation of Midwives definition:


A midwife is a person who, having been regularly admitted to a midwifery education programme, duly recognised in the country in which it is located, has successfully completed the prescribed course of studies in midwifery and has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practise midwifery.

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Don't drink alcohol when you are pregnant or might become pregnant .htm

4.gov/sids/reduce_infant_risk. And
children should always ride in the back seat.
To prevent choking, be sure that any toys your child plays with do not
have parts that are small enough to choke on. Know how to call for
help and learn infant first aid and CPR.

CIGNA supports the work of the
March of Dimes to reduce prematurity because we know healthy babies mean a
healthier future - for families, workplaces and the bottom line," said David
Cordani, President, Health Segments.nacersano.org.

She must be able to give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries on her own responsibility and to care for the newborn and the infant.

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gov/ncipc /factsheets/childpas. To prevent unintentional injuries,
the sixth-leading cause of infant death, never leave a baby unattended
on a bed or changing table, always use the harness on a stroller or
high chair, and use baby gates and window guards.gov/safety/index. Members have access to
the CIGNA HealthCare Healthy Babies(R) program where they receive educational
materials from a recognized source of information on pregnancy and babies -
the March of Dimes.

Lamaze International Disputes Recommendations on Elective Cesarean Surgery

Furthermore, conventional obstetric management may contribute to poor
outcomes of vaginal birth including hemorrhage, pelvic floor disorders , sexual
dysfunction and unplanned cesarean surgery in labor.

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Also, every woman of childbearing age
should consume at least 400 micrograms of folic acid each day.hhs.gov/programs/womeninfants /prenatal. Learn infant first aid and CPR. Carmona said.
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is
to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant
mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research,
community services , education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003
launched a five-year campaign to address the increasing rate of premature
birth. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at
http: //www.
As a Business of Caring, CIGNA provides employers with benefits programs,
expertise and services that improve the health, well-being and productivity of
their employees.
"Ideally , when making personal decisions about medical care, including
routine interventions, women clarify their desires and expectations, discuss
alternatives, access and understand best evidence as well as gaps in the
research, continue discussions with their caregiver, and then make a personal
decision ," says Judith A.

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S.
There is no known safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant
women.
http://www.

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"On this Mother's Day we want to thank all of the mothers , especially
those celebrating their first Mother's Day, who work so hard to provide love
and support for their children.
http://www.
http://www. The High-Risk Maternity program proactively
identifies pregnant women who are at high risk for pregnancy-related
complications and prenatal hospitalizations because of co-morbid conditions,
such as hypertension or diabetes. Unnecessary, forceful staff-
directed pushing also contributes to a higher incidence of pelvic floor
disorders .

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If it goes
through, the piece is too small and could become a choking hazard.

gov/nip/recs/child-schedule. In addition to the larger health care
costs, the extra care a premature baby needs can also impact productivity in
the workplace in terms of more time away from work for the parents as well as
possible presenteeism. Serving millions of customers, clients and members in the
U. and around the globe, CIGNA's operating subsidiaries offer a full
portfolio of medical , dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care
benefits; group life, accident and disability insurance, and health care
coverages for expatriate employees.
Lamaze International has developed evidence-based documents about the Six
Care Practices that Support Normal Birth: 1) labor begins on its own
(avoidance of unnecessary induction of labor), 2) freedom of movement
throughout labor , 3) continuous labor support, 4) no routine interventions, 5)
non-supine (upright or side-lying) positions for birth, and 6) no separation
of mother and baby with unlimited opportunity for breastfeeding .

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Surgeon General Richard H.html

3. And don't allow anyone else to smoke around your baby . In addition, disorders related to preterm birth and low
birthweight are the second-leading cause of infant death.cdc. Following these simple steps can lower the risk of Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the third-leading cause of infant death
in the United States. Be sure your baby rides in an age- and
weight-appropriate child safety seat, correctly installed , on every
trip. We hope you will never have
to use this skill.

CIGNA Works to Help Fight Prematurity

"While the consequences of premature birth are most obvious on a baby and
its family, they also have a significant impact on employers.
CIGNA offers several resources to help educate expectant members on having
healthy pregnancies and preventing premature births.

Beyond CIGNA's program offerings to help manage prematurity, CIGNA and its
employees are committed to the March of Dimes.org. Lothian, RN, PhD, LCCE, FACCE, author of The
Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence.

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This is the first in a series of "Healthy Dozen Tips" that Dr. http://www .gov/dietaryguidelines/index. Breastfeeding for at least the first six months
of life has significant health benefits, and maintain a healthy diet
after that.
http://www .
http://www.gov/disorders/shakenbaby/shakenbaby.
Members who are considered to have high-risk pregnancies may take
advantage of case management services.
According to the NIH panel's review of the existing research, long-term
effects of elective cesarean surgery include subsequent infertility, as well
as placenta previa (placenta attaches near or over the opening to her cervix ),
uterine rupture and/or stillbirth in future pregnancies.

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Follow the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. Alcohol-related birth defects are completely
preventable, and eliminating alcohol will prevent all alcohol-related
birth defects, including growth deficiencies, facial abnormalities,
central nervous system impairment, behavioral disorders, and
intellectual development. Mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar,
water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development.nichd.htm

7.htm#Printable

12. The economic cost of prematurity is
significant for families and for employers who sponsor medical insurance for
their families. According to recently released data from the March of Dimes,
employers pay nearly 15 times more in medical expenses for babies born
prematurely in their first year of life than they do for healthy, full-term
babies. In addition to
the critical issues of the health and well-being of the infant, employers
should be aware of the emotional toll prematurity can have on the workforce as
well as the high health and productivity costs. The NIH panel did not
address future fetal or neonatal risks other than stillbirth.

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P.
Never allow infants to play with balloons or plastic bags. But if you do, the life you save could be your
child 's. The case manager is a registered nurse
who provides information about their risk factors and helps them coordinate
health care services and benefits.

For instance, continuous
electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) has not been found to improve outcomes for
low-risk mothers or babies, but routine use is associated with a higher rate
of cesarean surgery in labor.

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"I've declared this 'The Year of the Healthy Child' for the Office of the
Surgeon General."

The Surgeon General's Tips for Mothers and Mothers-To-Be:

1.healthierus.
Breast milk has agents called antibodies to help protect infants from
bacteria and viruses and to help them fight off infection and disease. Always use a car safety seat.gov/safety/index. To prevent accidental poisoning , move all
medications and cleaning products to high shelves. Be sure your baby gets all immunizations on
time. Talk
with your child's pediatrician about keeping up to date on all
vaccinations. For more information on the annual March of Dimes
WalkAmerica , visit the Web site at http://www.
"Any researcher who wishes to evaluate the safety of elective cesarean
surgery must use a study design that includes long-term outcomes, including
effects on subsequent pregnancies," said Lamaze International President
Raymond De Vries, PhD.

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A Mother's Day Dozen for a Safer, Healthier Baby

WASHINGTON, U. Folic
acid can prevent neural tube defects (including spina bifida) and
congenital malformations, which are the leading cause of infant
mortality.
Smoking during pregnancy can lead to a low birthweight baby and can
reduce your baby's lung function. Place your baby "back to sleep. Since 1994, CIGNA and its employees have
contributed $16 million to the March of Dimes. Despite this body of research, continuous EFM is
used in 89 percent of labors in the United States.

This care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in mother and child, the procurement of medical assistance and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help.

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Alcohol can affect an unborn baby even before a woman knows
that she is pregnant, and the problems caused by prenatal alcohol
exposure are lifelong.gov/breastfeeding

6. If you have any questions about how to install your child
safety seat, many local fire and police departments will help you.htm

8. Shaking a baby, even a little, may lead
to severe brain damage and death.nih.walkamerica.

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Surgeon General Gives Tips to Mothers and Mothers-to-Be

"Each phase of a
child's life has its own series of potential hazards, and we're trying to
shine a light on preventing those illnesses, injuries, and deaths that are
preventable. Eat Healthy. http://mchb. Diseases of
the respiratory system (aggravated by second-hand smoke) are one of
the leading causes of infant hospitalization and infant doctor visits.hhs. CIGNA is also
national sponsor of the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign, a five-year
public education campaign to raise awareness of prematurity and reduce rates
of preterm birth, which have increased 29 percent since 1981. According to a 2002 survey conducted by
Childbirth Connection (formerly Maternity Center Association), 35 percent of
women who gave birth vaginally had episiotomies.

The work work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and extends to certain areas of gynaecology , family planning and child care.

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Don't smoke. Fully immunize your baby. New Data Show Costs of Prematurity Can Last a Lifetime and Employers are
Paying the Price

PHILADELPHIA, April 5, 2005 -- CIGNA (NYSE: CI)
today announced it will again be a national sponsor of the 2005 March of Dimes
WalkAmerica(R), the organization's largest annual fund-raising event, for the
eleventh consecutive year.

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, today gave a Mother's Day gift to mothers and mothers-to-be (and
dads, too) -- an even dozen tips for keeping their babies healthy and safe. We're looking at ways to keep children healthy and safe,
from pre-birth through their teen years," Dr. Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months are
less likely to develop ear infections, diarrhea , and respiratory
illnesses." A baby should sleep on a firm
mattress, on his or her back, with no fluffy pillows or stuffed
animals. To prevent
drowning, install a toilet lid lock on every toilet in the home. For more information about Lamaze and
the Institute for Normal Birth, visit http://www.

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5.cdc.ninds.nih. Immunizations have prevented death and disease for millions of
children throughout the United States and the rest of the world . Every year, CIGNA mobilizes
thousands of employees and their families to participate in WalkAmerica events
held throughout the country from late March through early May.S.

Lamaze International , based in Washington, DC, envisions a world of
confident women choosing normal birth.

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And continue going
for prenatal care during your pregnancy.gov/medlineplus/firstaid. It takes a tremendous emotional and financial toll on families as
premature babies fight to survive and may continue to face ongoing health
challenges throughout their lives. By reducing the incidence of prematurity among an
employee population, families will be healthier and employers can avoid
significant direct and indirect costs. When elective
cesarean surgery is compared to a style of obstetric management that has been
shown to be harmful -- including unnecessary episiotomies, forceps and vacuum
deliveries -- it gives the false appearance of equivalent risk between
surgical and vaginal birth.

She has an important task in health counselling and education, not only for the women, but also within the family and the community.

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D. It's good for you and your baby.gov/surgeongeneral/pressreleases/sg02222005.marchofdimes . Future studies must also compare elective cesarean
surgery to normal vaginal birth, or, at a minimum , control for the effects of
harmful obstetric practices used routinely in hospitals.

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Carmona said . By appreciating what parents do every day and getting the best
information out to parents and children , I hope that every child will grow up
healthy, happy, and able to reach their own potential. Get prenatal care early.nlm.com, or its Spanish Web site at
http://www." Lamaze
International agrees that the research NIH examined is weak; however, their
research also did not consider many recognized long-term adverse outcomes
associated with cesarean surgery and they did not take into account the impact
that avoidable obstetric practices can cause during vaginal birth. Available
research suggests that these care practices contribute to optimal outcomes for
both mother and baby and are associated with high satisfaction among
childbearing women.lamaze.org.

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