Healthy Babies

  • Alcohol in Pregnancy: It’s Never Safe, Especially Not in the First Trimester

    (from Time) A new study finds that the developmental hazards of maternal drinking may be greatest at the end of the first trimester. Drinking and pregnancy don’t mix, but when are babies most vulnerable to the effects of alcohol? The…

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  • LIFE Report Released~Unemployment, Alcohol & Other Drug Misuse, Obesity, Child Development, & Basic Needs Lead Top Priorities

     In case you missed it…United Way of Marathon County is pleased to announce the release of the 2011-2013LIFE report. This is an excellent resource for local data. Copies are available at the United Way office (137 River Dr, Wausau), or…

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  • Program for Pregnant Women at Risk of Substance Abuse Could Lead to Big Cost Savings

    By Join Together Staff | A prenatal intervention program, for stopping substance use in pregnancy, could save almost $2 billion annually if it were implemented nationwide, a new study suggests. The Kaiser Permanente Early Start program helps women at risk…

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  • New Government Program Aims to Protect Children From Accidental Drug Overdoses

    (from Join Together) A new government program aims to protect young children from accidental drug overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the “Up and Away and Out of Sight” program, to teach parents how to keep…

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