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Get Medical Care Before Conception SATUMAY. OCTCSQI 33. CttCLBA Couples planning a baby should get in shape for pregnancy before they actually conceive the child, according to Dr. Robert C. Cefalo, chief of the division of maternal and - fetal medicine at the Universi ty of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine; : "We are interested in the very best outcome t)f pregnancy,", Cefalo said. "At the time of conception we believe the couple should be" in optimal physical shape and emotionally ready for parenthood." Cefalo urged couples to talk with health pro fessionals about their concerns before they ac tually conceive a child. ''Preconceptional counseling provides couples with a realistic look at their health status, the risks involved , in a prospective pregnan-; cy d , an adequate knowledge base upon which an informed deci sion can be made about a particular risk." v v He said medical ad vances in obstetrical and neonatal care have brought about a rapid decline in the death rate for pregnant women and their babies over the past 30 years. : "We believe that in order to further decrease these rates and increase the quality of reproduc tion', Cefalo said, "we must identify the 'at risk' conditions that may lead to the complicated pregnancy and the com plicated outcome. ; "Successful reproduc tion doesn't just start with fertilization and . conception," y he con tinued. "What we are trying to do is to set op timum health standards that may directly or in directly affect the ovum Planning Session at Antioch The One Day District 7 Group 2 will have its Planning Session at Antioch Baptist Church, 2 miles from Oxford Central Orphanage, November 13 at 10 a.m. Plans will be made for the April meeting. HELP! or the sperm or the in teraction of the two." Cefalo said 5 percent of the births each year in the United States involve a malformed child and half of those involve a serious, life-threatening situation. He said adverse agents can have a wide variety of effects on the sperm, ovum or fetus including sterility; minor malformations, major birth defects or no effect at all.' "We know that at various stages of development the degree of sensitivity to an adverse - agent increases," Cefalo said, adding that the period of greatest sensitivity ap1 pears to be during the first 17-56 days of a woman's pregnancy. He said many patients don't know they are pregnant or don't seek medical help until after this period has passed. "We now realize how important it is for pa tients to come in before and get advice or to come in very, very early in pregnancy. "The number one cause of preventable congenital defects in the United States is alcohol," Cefalo said. He indicated that 30 per cent of patients who drink four to six glasses or more of alcohol per day may produce a baby r The Planning Committee of the Hillside High School Class of 1943, in preparing for Its 40th Class Reunion on July 2-3, 1983, nepfls to get Information andor ad dresses for the following classmates: Evelyn Virginia Beasley Mary Lee Bishop Bessie Lee Brown Blanche Majesta Hanson Kathryn Roberta Jones Dorothy Men McOanlel Emer Oliver William Roosevelt Revels Ethel Lynette Scott Chrlzzelle Smith James Walker Evelyn lllelne Whitt Anna Woody Williams If you have Information on any of these classmates, please cat (Mrs.) Ruth S. Boyd at 596-6747 or (Mrs.) Dons l. neaaicK oso-iuio or w i. j .i The committee Is also searching for Information anaor i DEALER TODAX addresses of anyone starting Hillside with the class who lyoiMmbo3tom.tjom did not finish for, some reason In 1943. . bo Become twt fata Our sincere thanks to all who have furnished us with pumnM to taming km jfeu addresses. Don't stopl We want to find every single jomicftm classmember. -rf;v vjh yu ximL-is AN EXCITING OFPOItTUNTTY BECOME A 01 a-v . .... j lavivc? r dloumi &itead SSaiaU 404 DOWD STREET DURHAM. NORTH CAROLINA 27701 Rev. LaroyE. Davis, Pastor SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1982 8:00 A.M Morning Worship 9:30 A.M. Sunday Church School 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO ALL SERVICES UPON REQUEST. Can 688-6052 or 682-8464 or 682-7160 that has fetal alcohol syndrome . including mental " retardation, growth retardation and other birth defects. The greatest risk is during the first three months; of pregnancy, Cefalo said, but alcohol in " excess can have negative " effects throughout pregnancy. He indicated that even if a woman alcoholic is not identified until the third trimester; her chances of an underweight baby can be reduced from 45 per cent to 8 percent if she can be helped to cut down on her drinking. "If we can do something in the third trimester to affect out come," Cefalo said, "look how much we could do by pre identifying, supporting and helping the patient cut down in the first trimester, or even better, prior to pregancy." Cefalo said caffine does not appear to change chromosomes although if may enhance the adverse effects of other drugs; He warned prospective parents that tea, soft drinks and over-the-counter drugs also contain caffeine. "Focus on caffeine, don't just think about coffee," he advised. "There is every reason to stop smoking prior to pregnancy or in early pregnancy," Cefalo said. He added that babies born to women who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day have a lower body weight, shortened body length and smaller head cir cumference than babies born to non-smokers. Dr. William Droegemueller, chair man of the department of obstetrics and gynecology, discusses the effects of various con traceptive methods used prior to becoming preg nant. He said women who use birth control pills generally have a delay in becoming preg nant after they stop tak ing the pill. "It's temporary- and women 'I6 hot ' become permafltly (Continued on Pago 4) ii.i ' s '.v - .? ; .i. . .- V, - . 1 j i I "f.jgwitu wmu ay. .. - t -.. aa ...', . L - mj 11 It Ms. Baine Barbour Engineering Students Work At Bells Labs "This summer at Bell Labs has given me a totally different perspec tive," said Elaine Bar bourr a 19 year old Duke University sophomore. "Having the chance to experience the technical world, to learn from the experts, to decide what I want to do professional ly will help me in the future." That's how Barbour summed up her second summer at Bell Labs computer center in Mur ray Hill, N.J. She is one of 72 students who par ticipated this summer in the Bell Labs Engineer ing Scholarship Pro gram. Designed to en couraged academically qualified and women to become engineers or computer scientists, the program includes full scholarships as well sum mer employment at a Bell Labs location. Students involved in the program this year are working primarily in four key Information Age technologies microelec tronics, software, lightwave, and digital communications. Candidates are selected on the basis of scholastic aptitude and performance, . rank in class, and strength oi their high school cur riculum as well as letters ot recomendation. Ques tions and requests for in formation can be directed to .Gary Richenaker, Bell Labs, 150 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, N.J. 07078. Emmauuri f rntmuitttl 1000 North Street North Durham School Bldg. Durham. N. C. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1982 "Looking For A Church That Is Alive and Excitinc 36th Anniversary Celebration THE SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES "He Is Real" & "Saints Hold On" -Special Guests- Gospel Keynotes Of Tyler, Texas ' 'Jesus You Been Good To Me' ' Swanee Quintet . Of Augusta, Ga. "Some Day We Will Meet" Harmonizing 4 Of Richmond, Va. "Sign Me Up" Capital City Five Of Raleigh, NX. . "Love Lifted Me" Union Bapt. Male Chorus Of Union Baptist Church, Durham Durham Hi School Aud. SUNDAY, NOV. 7 Doors Open 12 Noon-Service Starts 2:30 P.M. ADV. ADM. $5-AT DOOR $6 Hcksli On Sale At: BURTON'S GULF SEA. STA. (formerly Bate), 308 S. Alston - FIKE'S EX XON STA., Cornwalll! & S. 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Pastor Sundayr-10:00 AM A 6:30 PM Wednesday- 7:30 PM Friday-- 8:00 PM Church Of God Of Prophecy . 800 Grant Street Durham, North Carolina SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1982 Sunday School 9:45 Worship Service 11:00 Wednesday Night Service 7:30 Pastor Willie Walters i i i (Elfurrrf of GUiiriat 1715 ATHENS STREET DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27707 TELEPHONE: 688-5066 "On the Move for God" Rev. J. Cecil Cheek, B.Th., M.DIv. Minister SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1832 9:30 A.M. Sunday Church School 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. Prayer Service Breakfast wOl be served at the church between V-9 a.m. each 4th Sunday of the month. Bus Service for Church Sunday School and Morning Worship Services. Everyone Is welcome come ana join us in ai services. A ye(kLeggdt You are invited to attend ... 'A BEAUTY AFFAIR WITH FASHION FAIR' Thur8. Nov. 11, 10-12 noon, 3-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m. Frl. Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m. Project a fashion conscience image by teaming how to design a beautiful face for fall! Attend a 2 hour make-up session conducted by Fashion Fair beauty experts. Your admission price of $ 1 0 Includes a Fashion Fair cflnic Mt and $3. credit towards any purchase of Fashion Fair cosmetics. Class size Is Imited. so please make your reservations now by Calling the Fashion Fair consultant at Belk Leggett, South Square Mai. Phone 493-341 1 , ext. 267.
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