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Imagine not being able to travel on a plane or avoiding physical activities for fear that, at any moment, your bladder may leak. Studies show many women simply "deal" with urinary incontinence (UI) because they deny the problem, are embarrassed or assume it is a normal part of the aging process. They experience feelings of low self-esteem and a lower quality of life, and often limit their physical activity to avoid accidents.

Title: Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature BirthCategory: health newscreated: 10/24/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 10/24/2008

A new study in the October issue of Preventing Chronic Disease, a CDC journal, examined rates of unplanned pregnancies, prenatal care and other reproductive health factors among women living in Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Mexico, the San Antonio Express-News reports.