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Parents: Get Your Baby Vaccinated!
April 24-May 1, 2010, is National Infant Immunization Week. I think this is a perfect follow-up to our last post. With the rise in rates of Autism, concerned parents, medical professionals and the general public are asking, what causes Autism and how can we stop it? Desperately searching for the cause of Autism, researchers are testing every possibility. There are many theories out there for what causes Autism, and they include vaccines, genetics, food allergies, immune deficiency, brain development differences, etc. The problem is, none of these theories have been proven.
According to the CDC, there has been no proven link between vaccines and autism. So, please get your baby vaccinated. By not vaccinating your baby, you are putting her or him at risk for very serious diseases. We here at NCPPC would also like to remind you that breastfeeding is a natural way for you to immunize your baby against common infections, like colds.
Watch the CDC’s v
ideo, “Get the Picture- Childhood Immunizations” to learn more about vaccines and your baby.
For more information on vaccine schedules in New York State, visit the NYS Department of Health website or view their Recommend Immunization Schedule (Spanish).
Planning on Getting Pregnant Someday? You May Want to Start Exercising.
We here at NCPPC have already told you about the importance of taking Folic Acid before you become pregnant (please refer to our January posts for more folic acid information). Another important step to take before you become pregnant is to get in shape. Believe it or not, exercise may actually help improve your chances of getting pregnant by reducing the risk of one of the most common causes of infertility (when someone is unable to have children).
Exercising regularly, along with having low body fat and avoiding large amounts of alcoholic or caffeinated drinks can reduce you chances of having Endometriosis. Endo what? Well, if you have never heard of Endometriosis before, it is a common health problem that affects more than 5 million women in the U.S. Endometriosis causes the lining of the Uterus or womb, the Endometrium, to grow outside of the uterus. This growth can be very painful and can make it more difficult for you to get pregnant.
Common places for Endometriosis to occur include:
- Ovaries
- Fallopian Tubes
- Tissues that hold the Uterus in place
- Outer surface of the Uterus
- Lining of the Pelvic Cavity
If you have, or had Endometriosis, you may be experiencing feelings of fear, anger or uncertainty, but remember you’re not alone.
I have a family member who had surgery last year for Endometriosis. Surgery is the one treatment that can boost your chances for getting pregnant. Now, she and her husband are on the road to recovery and hopefully the road to parenthood (I’m keeping my fingers crossed). Have you or someone close to you had Endometriosis? As par of National Endometriosis Awareness Month, would you like to share your story to serve as inspiration for others? Please post your story or opinion in our comment section.
If you would like more information about this disease, visit one of the websites below or talk to your doctor.
Sources:
National Women’s Health Center
