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Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
Did you know that half of pregnancies in the U.S. are not planned? And did you know that planned pregnancies are better for mothers' and infants' health? That's why the U.S. Office of Population Affairs and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released formal recommendations on family planning services.
I always laugh when the doctor asks me, "So, did you ever get sunburned as a kid?" I want to respond, "C'mon Doc, who hasn't gotten sunburned as a kid?" But I usually just say, "Yes, I did." I don't know about you, but the occasional sunburn was definitely part of my childhood.
Being with someone who is struggling with depression is never easy. It is difficult to see someone you care about struggle with anger, irritation, sleep changes, lifelessness, anxiety, or even worthlessness. And it's difficult when those feelings affect both of your lives.
Research shows women influence the habits of those around them. When we set a good example by prioritizing our own health, we encourage others to make healthy choices, too — including our kids. My kids' well-being has always been my primary concern, but I know how critical it is to take care of my own needs at the same time. It's not always easy to put my own health above other daily pressures, but it's reassuring to know that by being proactive about my own health, I've also helped my kids. Talk about a win-win situation!
Your health isn't just important to you — it's important to us, too. For the past 30 years, the HHS Coordinating Committee on Women's Health (CCWH) has been leading the charge to help women and girls achieve the best possible health. I'm happy to say we've come a long way.
Ed. note: This blog post is cross-posted from blog.aids.gov. The original post date was May 14, 2014. Read the original post.
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). It's confidential, free, and open 24/7.
What's my advice on how you can take care of your sexual and reproductive health? Honor yourself, foster healthy relationships, take care of your body, and get the preventive care and screenings you need.
Ed. note: This blog post is cross-posted from blog.aids.gov. The original post date was May 15, 2014. Read the original post.
Ed. note: This blog post is cross-posted from HuffingtonPost.com. The original post date was May 12, 2014. Read the original post.