Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Matters for Women[TM] E-Newsletter Update

New from CDC Launch of CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health Twitter Account The CDC Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) Twitter channel is a professional and consumer focused social platform for reproductive, maternal and infant health information. Through the handle @CDC_DRH they will share important health information and updates from CDC covering topics such as maternal morbidity and mortality, preventing SIDS and SUIDS, healthy pregnancy, opioid use disorder among pregnant women, assisted reproductive technology, and more! Preventing Teen Dating Violence Teen dating violence (TDV), also referred to as “dating violence,” affects millions of teens in the U.S. each year. It occurs between two people in a close relationship. Unhealthy or violent relationships can have severe short and long-term effects on a developing teen. During the pre-teen and teen years, it is important for youth to begin learning the skills needed to create and maintain healthy relationships. Characteristics and Health Status of Informal Unpaid Caregivers — 44 States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2015–2017 Informal, unpaid caregivers provide important support to family members, friends, and the health care system and might compromise their own health to provide this support. Fifty-eight percent of caregivers were women in 44 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. Because caregiving is a public health issue of increasing importance as the U.S. population ages, the health status of caregivers warrants special attention. Pregnancy Outcomes among Women Receiving rVSVΔ-ZEBOV-GP Ebola Vaccine during the Sierra Leone Trial to Introduce a Vaccine against Ebola Little information exists regarding Ebola vaccine rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP and pregnancy. The Sierra Leone Trial to Introduce a Vaccine against Ebola (STRIVE) randomized participants without blinding to immediate or deferred (18–24 weeks post-enrollment) vaccination. Pregnancy was an exclusion criterion, but 84 women were inadvertently vaccinated in early pregnancy or became pregnant < 60 days after vaccination or enrollment. Among immediate vaccinated women, 45% (14/31) reported pregnancy loss, compared with 33% (11/33) of unvaccinated women with contemporaneous pregnancies (relative risk 1.35, 95% CI 0.73–2.52). Pregnancy loss was similar among women with higher risk for vaccine viremia (conception before or < 14 days after vaccination) (44% [4/9]) and women with lower risk (conception > 15 days after vaccination) (45% [10/22]). No congenital anomalies were detected among 44 live-born infants examined. The Single Black Motherhood podcast: “Best for You. Best for Baby. CDC's Pregnancy Tips” About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. In this episode, Single Black Motherhood chats with Jazmyn Moore, MSc, MPH, a Public Health Scientist in the  National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at CDC.  Dr. Moore discusses ways to prevent birth defects and steps women can take to increase her  chance of having a baby with the best health. High Cholesterol in Pregnancy Dr. Gina Lundberg of Emory University joins hostess Chris Stallman to discuss high cholesterol in pregnancy. Cholesterol can come in many forms and be problematic during pregnancy. Dr. Lundberg addresses taking cholesterol medication and other topics during this podcast.  Snapshots

	QuickStats: Percentage of Persons Who Had a Stomach or Intestinal Illness That Started in the Past 2 Weeks,by Sex and Age Group — National Health Interview Survey, 2018 QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥25 Years Who Saw a Dentist in the Past Year, by Education Level and Sex — National Health Interview Survey, 2018

Federal Agencies Homicide is a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-associated Death in Louisiana (NIH) Moms’ Mental Health Matters (NIH) NIH Scientists Link Higher Maternal Blood Pressure to Placental Gene Changes Genetic  Genetic Profile May Predict Chance of Type 2 Diabetes among Women with Gestational Diabetes (NIH) Breastfeeding May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk among Women with Gestational Diabetes, NIH Study Suggests NIH-funded Study Links Natural Sugars in Breast Milk to Early Childhood Height and Weight Low-dose Aspirin Reduces Preterm Birth among First-time Mothers (NIH) Maternal obesity linked to ADHD and behavioral problems in children, NIH study suggests National, State and Local  Study: Young Women Now Have Higher Rates for Lung Cancer Than Men Worldwide (American Cancer Society) Study Does Not Find Link Between Ovarian Cancer and Genital Powder Use (American Cancer Society) March of Dimes Tells Congress that U.S. Maternal & Infant Health Crisis is Getting Worse Louisiana Department of Health Recognized for Black Women and PrEP Campaign Department of Health Emphasizes Education, Resources to Decrease Dating Violence (PA) Department of Health, Sen. Iovino Host “Reach Out PA” Roundtable to Discuss Maternal Mental Health (PA) DHHR Receives $3 Million to Expand Opioid Use Disorder Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (WV) Global Devoted to Discovery: Seven Women Scientists Who Have Shaped our World (UN Women) In Focus: International Day of Women and Girls in Science (UN Women) Health Observances, March 2020 3/2 – 3/8 National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Eating Disorders NEDA – Feeding Hope 3/3 - World Birth Defects Day World Birth Defects Day  Birth Defects National Endometriosis Awareness Month Endometriosis Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal Cancer Tests Save Lives 3/10 National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – March 10