Living Healthy 4 Chlamydia screenings keep teen girls healthy! Taking care of your teen’s health is one of the best things you can do for them! One important way to keep teen girls healthy is by getting them screened for chlamydia. Why are screenings important? ■ Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). ■ People often don’t know they have it because they don’t feel sick. ■ If not treated, it can cause big health problems later. ■ Chlamydia might make it hard for women to get pregnant later in life. What should teen girls do? ■ Get tested once a year starting at age 16. ■ Getting tested often helps catch chlamydia early. ■ Finding it early keeps teens healthy! Screening for chlamydia is easy! ■ The doctor will ask for a urine test to check for chlamydia. ■ There is no cost for this test. Contact your doctor with questions about your teen’s health and to schedule a chlamydia screening. Doula services for new moms Pregnant or just had a baby? Congratulations! As an Alliance member, you can get help from a doula! What is a doula? A doula is a person who helps you before, during and after you have your baby. Some doulas offer support during a miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion. Doulas work with your doctor to give you the best possible care. What does a doula do? ■ Answers your questions about pregnancy, helps you relax and helps you make a birth plan. ■ Gives you ongoing support, shows you ways to breathe and move, and makes sure your wishes are heard. ■ Helps you learn how to feed and care for your baby. How to get started Call Alliance Member Services at 800-700-3874 (TTY: Dial 711), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can also find a doula in the Provider Directory online at www.thealliance.health/find-a-doula.
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