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April is Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Month

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause many of the same health problems in pregnant women as in women who are not pregnant. But having an STI also can hurt the unborn baby's health. Maternal STIs are a risk factor for preterm birth, which is the number one cause of infant death and can lead to long-term developmental and health problems in children. Visit the Office on Women's Health to learn more.