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mr ~~. | | I Avoid top health risk of newborns: What women can do to reduce the risk of preterm labor Premature birth is the number one killer of newborns. and the number one health risk for those that survive, accord- ing to the March of Dimes. New statis- tics showing that nearly half a million American babies were born prematurely in a single year highlight the intensity of the prematurity problem in this country. Premature labor or preterm labor occurs when a woman goes into labor before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy Babies born this early are at increased risk for death or for life-long health problems A recent report from the Natonal Center for Health Stansties shows that about 123 percent of all babies were born prematurely in 2003, an increase of more than 30 percént since the govern- IN THIS EDITION: Art Extitioits . . ... B16 Ask the Vetenmnarian ...... ..... B10 Business .. ................... B38 Calendar ................ B24-B27 .................... 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As part of a multi-year campaign to address the growing rate of premature birth, the March of Dimes has designat- ed the third Tuesday of November (the 15th this year) as Prematurity Awareness Day The March of Dimes is a natronal voluntary health agency with a mission to improve the health oft buhies by pre venting birth defects. premature birth and infant mortality Some women are at higher risk While preterm labor and delivery can happen to any pregnant woman,. some women are more Iikely to have preterm labor or birth than other women. The March of Dimes has identified three groups of women who are at greatest sk of preterm labor and birth: * women who have had a previous preterm birth * women who are pregnant with twins, triplets or more * women with certain uterine or cer- vical abnormalities Some studies have found bfestyle factors that increase mish of preterm labor. These include smoking. drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, working long hours with long periexds of standing and too much stress. Not receiving ade- quate prenatal care can also increase risk, as can certain medical conditions - including urinary tract and vaginal infections, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity or being underweight. To reduce the chance of hav ing a pre mature baby. the Medical Society of the State of New York advises expectant mothers to follow these: recommenda tons * Get prenatal cate as sown as you think you may be pregnant Keep all apponntments. even if you feel tine It possible, see your health care provides before you get pregnant * It you smoke. stop. preterably before concerning It you need help to quit smoking. call the New York State Smokers' Quitline at 886 NYQUITS (866-697-8487) or visit the New York State Smoker\' Qurtsuite «il ww w.nysmokefree.com * Avond secondhand smoke * Do not drigk alcohol * Discuss with your doctor any pre scniption medications you are taking * Stop using any drugs. herbal reme- dies or supplements not presenibed by your doctor The best time to stop is before you get pregnant * Try to reduce stress in your life Rest and relax whenever you can * If you are in an abusive relationship. seek counseling Abuse often gets worse premature birth (A)bout 12.3 percent of all babies were born prematurely in 2003, an increase of more than 30 percent since the government began tracking premature births in 1981. dunng pregnancy Do what you need to do to protect youtsclt and your hatrw * lt you feed burmmg of pain during unmation. consult your dex tor: vou may have an intex tion * Learn the signs of preterm labor and what to doit you have anv ot them Warning signs of preterm labor and what to do In some cases. preterm dahor can be topped and birth delared long enough to get to a hospital with a neonatal inten aire care unit Pregnant women should stay alert to these warning signs of preterm labor * contractions every 10) minutes of more often * leaking fluid or bleeding trom the vagina * pelvic pressure the teching that the baby is pushing down * lew. dull hackache Continued on page BY 41366 Call St. Charles at 474-6030 for information or a free medical staff directory. _| The more we see, St. Charles Hospital in Port Jetterson continues to meet the community s needs with the addition of two. leading-edge imaging systems A new advanced MRE ard 16-slice CT scan means patients can now: * Enjoy shorter scan times and better image quality ® Experience enhanced comtort ® Have a variety of injuries and illnesses diagnosed, including neurology orthopedic and cardiology studies Physicians using the CT scan system can now download images directly into the operating room for easy access and reference. The superior clarity of these images enables physicians to better diagnose and determine what medical or surgical options are best to treat any injuries or ifInesses. In addition the hospital recently installed a dual planar camera for advanced nuclear medicine studies. The bottom line is: the more we see, the better your results. [£81.0le Hospital Member of Catholic Health Servies of Long Island Count on experience. Count on St. Charles. 200 Belle Terre Road * Port Jefferson, NY 11777 £8 3190vd * ¥ SLUMV « S0O0ZF °OL YHJHSWIAON
