Every $1 spent toward Chlamydia screening & treatment will save $12 in complications that could result from untreated Chlamydia.

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Pregnancy


How can I be sure I'm pregnant?
You can have a pregnancy test done at a clinic or at home. Home pregnancy tests are available at pharmacies. They usually cost about $8-15. They can detect pregnancy as soon as a few days after a missed period. But be sure to follow exactly the directions on the package in order to get an accurate result. Women who take home pregnancy tests often go to clinics to have the results confirmed by a health care provider. If your test is "positive," you will need a pelvic exam. The clinician will feel the size of your uterus to estimate how long you have been pregnant. Then you will need to decide what you want to do. What are my choices? You have three choices if you are pregnant. You can choose to have a baby and raise the child. You can choose to have a baby and place the child for adoption. You can choose to end the pregnancy. There is no right or wrong choice for everyone. Only you can decide which choice is right for you. But deciding may not feel easy to do — there is a lot to think about. Helpful Resources: DHFS Resources for Parents and Parents-To-Be American Pregnancy Association (APA) National Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center Wisconsin Perinatal Care Association Compassionate Mothers Contraception During Breastfeeding


Oral Health
Many risk factors contribute to mothers having premature, low birth weight babies - smoking, alcohol use, drug use and infections. Mounting evidence suggests that pregnant women who have peridontal disease may be as much as seven times more likely to have a baby that is premature. Health Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition - Oral Health & Pregnancy WDA Donated Dental Services


Enivronmental Health
Mercury in Fish Fish are nutrious and good for you to eat. Most fish are safe to eat. But some fish may contain a chemical called mercury which can be dangerous to the body. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, nearly all of Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes and 57,000 miles of rivers and streams are under a general fish consumption advisory because of elevated mercury contamination levels. Usually due to a diet high in fish, mercury poisoning poses a threat to pregnant women and children under the age of 15 years old. DHFS Guide to Eating Safe Fish


Infertility
Infertility affects more than 4.9 million couples in the United States. While 86 percent of couples do conceive a child within two years without assistance, one in seven has difficulty. Defined as the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse, or the inability to carry a child to term, infertility is a growing problem among women and men.


RESOLVE WI Center for Conceiving Health


Adoption


Abortion

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