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1. Summary of USPSTF Draft Recommendation: Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Support Breastfeeding (pdf file)
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   November 18, 2024 - Breastfeeding can improve the health of babies, including reducing the risk of infections, and may have … These parents and babies need specific guidance that is outside of this recommendation. … • Breastfeeding has proven health benefits for babies and may also have health benefits for the person … breastfeeding, yet only just over half of babies in the United States are breastfed at 6 months … Breastfeeding can help babies stay healthy by reducing their risk of infections and making it less likely

2. Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis to Prevent Preterm Delivery (pdf file)
   www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/bacterial-vaginosis-final-rs-bulletin_0.pdf
   April 07, 2020 - research on whether BV screening among people at increased risk for preterm delivery can help prevent babies … Preterm delivery, or delivering before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is linked to serious health problems for babies … “We looked at whether BV screening can help prevent preterm deliveries so that more babies are born … do not recommend BV screening in pregnant people who are not at increased risk for delivering their babies … screening for BV prevents preterm delivery in pregnant people at increased risk for delivering their babies

3. Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Counseling About Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy (pdf file)
   www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/healthy-weight-gain-pregnancy-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
   May 25, 2021 - weight is part of pregnancy, gaining too much weight can be harmful for pregnant people and their babies … It can lead to a higher risk of gestational diabetes, cesarean deliveries, and babies who are born with … “Healthy weight gain during pregnancy is important for both pregnant people and their babies,” says … "Healthy weight gain during pregnancy lowers the risk for gestational diabetes, babies born with a high

4. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Screening for Hepatitis B Infection in All Pregnant Women (pdf file)
   www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/hepatitis-b-pregnant-women-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
   July 23, 2019 - When babies become infected with hepatitis B from their mothers, they have a 90 percent chance of developing … Although babies are now routinely vaccinated for hepatitis B virus shortly after birth, rates of maternal … “Screening for hepatitis B in pregnant people can protect babies from lifelong chronic conditions, such … “Clinicians can help mothers and their babies by screening all pregnant people at their first prenatal

5. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy (pdf file)
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   December 23, 2024 - Treatment is safe during pregnancy, and early treatment may prevent babies from developing congenital … syphilis altogether or prevent babies from developing serious health complications. … Hispanic, and Native American/Alaska Native pregnant people, who are eight times more likely to have babies

6. Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Support Breastfeeding (pdf file)
   www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/breastfeeding-interventions-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf
   November 18, 2024 - to Support Breastfeeding Clinicians can help improve the health of people who breastfeed and their babies … Learn more here Breastfeeding has proven health benefits for babies, including reducing the risk of … “Breastfeeding can help babies stay healthy by reducing their risk of infections and making it less likely … While the health benefits of breastfeeding for babies are clear, breastfeeding rates in the United States

7. Summary of USPSTF Draft Recommendation: Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Persons (pdf file)
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   December 23, 2024 - pregnant people, who often experience healthcare barriers and are eight times more likely to have babies … Screening and treatment during pregnancy can help prevent babies from developing congenital syphilis … or prevent babies from developing serious health complications.

8. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum (pdf file)
   www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/GON-final-rs-bulletin.pdf
   January 29, 2019 - Learn more here GON is a severe infection of the eye that can occur in babies born to women with gonorrhea … Without prophylaxis, it is estimated that up to 50% of babies born to mothers with gonorrhea could develop … for and treatment of gonorrhea in pregnant women is also an important strategy for preventing GON in babies

9. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women (pdf file)
   www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/hepatitis-b-pregnant-women-draft-rec-bulletin-updated.pdf
   February 04, 2019 - When babies become infected with hepatitis B from their mothers, they have a 90 percent chance of developing … screening, we can treat pregnant individuals and substantially reduce transmission of the virus to their babies … “But we know that screening for hepatitis B in pregnant women can keep babies from getting the virus

10. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/syphilis-screening-pregnancy-final-rs-bulletin.pdf
    September 04, 2018 - The Task Force looked at whether screening helps to prevent babies from getting congenital syphilis, … Learn more here The number of babies born with syphilis in the United States is increasing, nearly … Babies born with congenital syphilis also can have birth defects, such as bone deformities, blindness … is important for all pregnant women to be screened to protect their health and the health of their babies

11. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Screening All Pregnant Women for Gestational Diabetes in Final Statement (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/gdmbulletin.pdf
    January 14, 2014 - Diabetes that begins during pregnancy can cause serious health problems for expectant mothers and their babies … It usually resolves after birth but can put expectant mothers and their babies at risk for a number … Treating diabetes during pregnancy can also prevent babies from growing larger than normal (macrosomia

12. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Gestational Diabetes (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/gestational-diabetes-screening-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf
    March 15, 2021 - “Gestational diabetes can cause serious health problems for pregnant people and their babies,” says … at or after 24 weeks is simple, safe, and effective, and can help to keep pregnant people and their babies … Treatment can reduce the risk of babies born with a high birth weight, C-sections, birth injuries, and

13. Behavioral Counseling Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy (pdf file)
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    January 11, 2021 - Gaining too much weight during pregnancy can be harmful for pregnant people and their babies. … healthy amount of weight during pregnancy is important for the health of both pregnant people and their babies … gaining weight is part of pregnancy, gaining too much weight can be harmful for pregnant people and their babies … , leading to a higher risk of gestational diabetes, cesarean deliveries (C-sections), and babies born … help pregnant people maintain a healthy weight can help prevent gestational diabetes, C-sections, and babies

14. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Primary Care Interventions to Support Breastfeeding (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/breastfeeding-newsbulletin.pdf
    October 25, 2016 - Babies who are breastfed are less likely to get illnesses such as ear infections, or to develop chronic … Learn more here “Breastfeeding has real health benefits for babies and their mothers. … effective in increasing both the number of mothers who breastfeed and how long they breastfeed their babies

15. Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Gestational Diabetes (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/gestational-diabetes-screening-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
    August 10, 2021 - “Clinicians can help pregnant people and their babies stay healthy by screening for gestational diabetes … accurately identify gestational diabetes so that it can be treated to help reduce the likelihood of large babies … Treatment can reduce the risk of babies born with a high birth weight, C-sections, birth injuries, and

16. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis to Prevent Preterm Delivery (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/bacterial-vaginosis-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf
    November 04, 2019 - research on whether BV screening among people at increased risk for preterm delivery can help prevent babies … Preterm delivery, or delivering before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is linked to serious health problems for babies … clear about whether screening for BV in people at increased risk for preterm delivery can help prevent babies

17. Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
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    March 15, 2021 - Mellitus Gestational diabetes can cause serious health problems for pregnant people and their babies … These include an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy, and babies born with … gestational diabetes at or after 24 weeks is safe, effective, and can help keep pregnant people and their babies … Treatment can reduce the risk of babies born with a high birth weight, cesarean deliveries (C-sections

18. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/syphilis-prgnant-women-draft-rs-bulletin.pdf
    March 05, 2018 - The Task Force looked at whether screening pregnant women for syphilis infection prevents babies from … Learn more here The number of babies born with congenital syphilis in the United States is increasing … Babies born with congenital syphilis also can have birth defects, such as bone deformities, blindness

19. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement: Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/gdmdraftbulletin.pdf
    May 28, 2013 - after 24 weeks provides a substantial benefit, with few to no harms, leading to healthier moms and babies … It usually resolves after birth, but can put expectant mothers and their babies at risk for health problems … screening expectant mothers, including lowering the risk of preeclampsia, giving birth to overly large babies

20. USPSTF Issues Draft Recommendation on Primary Care Interventions to Support Breastfeeding (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/breastfeedcoundraftrsbulletin.pdf
    May 23, 2016 - Babies who are breastfed are less likely to get infections such as ear infections, or to develop chronic … effectively increase the number of mothers who choose to breastfeed and how long they breastfeed their babies