Healthy Women Today Newsletter - June 2010

Spotlight on Women's Health

Interview with a champion for teenagers

Being a parent is hard and being a parent of teenagers can be even harder. So what do you do when you're a teenager and you're also a parent – of two? Kelly Wickham has gone through all of it. After having a baby at 15 years old, she found out she was pregnant again. Already struggling as a teen parent, she placed her second daughter with an adoptive family. Now a successful blogger, speaker, and writer, Kelly shares her stories of overcoming adversity in a candid way to thousands of people each day. Read our interview with Kelly Wickham and see how she never lets anything hold her back.

Read Kelly's story.

Have You Joined the Woman Challenge?

It may be the "dog days" of summer, but it's not too late to sign up for the Woman Challenge. Get motivated with the thousands of other women just like you who have already signed up! But hurry — pledging ends June 26! If you have already joined, keep up the good work by logging your activity time and doing the bonus quizzes.

		Register for the Woman Activity Tracker.
		Take the Woman Challenge pledge.

Do You Have a Breastfeeding Success Story?

Womenshealth.gov is looking for stories about positive breastfeeding experiences for our new breastfeeding guide. Please use our contact form to submit a story about the joys of breastfeeding for consideration. Not all stories that are submitted will be published.

Submit your story!

Menopause: Share Your Story

Some women find menopause challenging. Others have few problems and even enjoy some changes, like not having to worry about birth control. Womenshealth.gov is interested in your experience and any words of inspiration you'd like to share. Please use our contact form to submit a brief story or quote. Not all submissions will be published, and some may be edited for length.

Submit your menopause story.

National Depression Screening Day Celebrates its 20^th Anniversary

This year marks the 20^th anniversary of National Depression Screening Day®, which is the nation's oldest voluntary, community-based screening program that gives access to a validated, anonymous screening questionnaire and provides referral information for treatment. For 2 decades, Screening for Mental Health has worked with community organizations to provide mental health education and screening programs, including National Depression Screening Day.

Learn more about National Depression Screening Day and how your organization can get involved.

Is it Safe to Use Medicine When I'm Pregnant?

There is no clear-cut answer to this question. Before you start or stop any medicine, it is always best to speak with the doctor who is caring for you while you are pregnant. When deciding whether or not to use medicine during your pregnancy, you and your doctor need to talk about the medicine's benefits and risks.

Learn more taking medicine when you're pregnant.

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Reading List for Parents

Books are often great resources for parents. This recommended reading list from the Society of Adolescent Medicine has some good books on parenting from infancy to adolescence.

Check out this recommended reading list for parents.

Growing Great Girls Newsletter

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The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages is available to order online and in bookstores nationwide. From the nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers a broad range of health topics affecting women of all ages.

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Featured Campaigns

Best Bones Forever!™ – National Bone Health Campaign

Could I Have Lupus? – National Lupus Awareness Campaign

Text4baby – Support for new and expectant moms

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Quick Health Data Online Monthly Spotlight

Every month Quick Health Data Online highlights topics of interest and relevant data available on their website. June's spotlight is on National Men's Health Week.

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