Topic: Pregnancy
Psychological violence during pregnancy by an intimate partner is strongly associated with postnatal depression in new mothers. Medscape Medical News ... moreInfants born to women who gain too much weight during pregnancy are more likely to become overweight children and adults, according to a growing body of evidence challenging earlier arguments that wei ... more
The Alabama Department of Public Health is offering a Satellite Conference and Webcast program that will provide an overview of infant mortality issues that have faced Alabama for many years. The pr ... more
Obese women who have bariatric surgical procedures before pregnancy were three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes (GDM) than women who have bariatric operations after delivery, accordin ... more
Obese women who have bariatric surgical procedures before pregnancy were three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes (GDM) than women who have bariatric operations after delivery, accordin ... more
Obese women who have bariatric surgical procedures before pregnancy were three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes (GDM) than women who have bariatric operations after delivery, accordin ... more
If you'e planning to get pregnant, don't forget to have your blood (and urine) screened. If you are already pregnant and have not been screened, it's not too late to get your blood checked out ... bet ... more
Fetal exposure to radiation and the risk of childhood cancer: what is the likelihood of a risk? A new study published in this week's PLoS Medicine aims to evaluate the possibility that exposure of a f ... more
Fetal exposure to radiation and the risk of childhood cancer: what is the likelihood of a risk? A new study published in this week's PLoS Medicine aims to evaluate the possibility that exposure of a f ... more
There are currently no reliably safe and effective treatments for morning sickness, according to Cochrane researchers who conducted a systematic review of the available evidence. There was very limite ... more
Interactive computer packages are effective in improving knowledge about sexual health, according to a new study. Computer-based approaches could help to tackle problems such as sexually transmitted i ... more
A new study aims to evaluate the possibility that exposure of a fetus to computed tomography or radionuclide imaging performed during pregnancy might increase subsequent risk of childhood cancer. ... more
Psychological violence by an intimate partner during pregnancy, independent of physical violence, has been linked to a higher risk of developing postnatal depression, also known as postpartum depressi ... more
After your baby's birth (postpartum), the body begins the restoration process and starts to regain strength and return back to its pre-pregnancy shape. Many women experience a range of issues postpar ... more
The FDA granted clearance to market a lateral flow pregnancy radioimmunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin. Medscape Medical News ... more
If an editorial in Arutz Sheva is even close to correctly assessing the likelihood of Obama's attempt to force the Israelis to accept terrorists as peace partners being successful, the Left's messiah ... more
The workshop provides a forum for clinicians and scientists to share research results and discuss new developments: ESHRE Campus symposium, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 24-25 September 2010... ... more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is tasked with enforcing safety and health legislation, should take doctors-in-training under its purview, consumer and health advocacy ... more
With the highest teen pregnancy rate in the Western Hemisphere and 25% of teens having had a sexually transmitted infection, we should be paying careful attention to media messages about sexuality and ... more
Medical experts are concerned about the significant number of elective deliveries (C-sections and induced labor) that are being scheduled for non-medical reasons prior to 39 weeks of pregnancy. This t ... more
Exposure to stress in the womb could be more harmful to males after birth than females, researchers have found. A study shows that when female mice are exposed to stressful situations early in preg ... more
Losing the weight gained during pregnancy is a real struggle for many new mothers. But dropping just 10 pounds between pregnancies may help many women diagnosed with a dangerous complication during th ... more
"Michigan is set to launch a subsidized insurance pool for people who haven't been able to get coverage because of a pre-existing health condition, but it's not clear if the program will be big enough ... more
Press conference on the occasion of the 23rd ECNP Congress 2010, Amsterdam All humans are synchronised to the rhythmic light-dark changes that occur on a daily basis. Rhythms in physiological and bioc ... more
Infections like the flu are common occurrences during pregnancy, and research has shown that children born to mothers who suffered from flu, viruses and other infections during pregnancy have about a ... more
An analysis of data from Denmark finds no associated increased risk of major birth defects for mothers who were exposed during the first trimester of pregnancy to the antiviral drugs acyclovir, valacy ... more
Clinical depression and anxiety during pregnancy results in smaller babies that are more likely to die in infancy, according to new research published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. Th ... more
Meconium, the dark and tarry stools passed by a baby during the first few days after birth, can be used to determine how much the mother smoked, or if she was exposed to tobacco smoke during pregnancy ... more
An excerpt from Why Some Things Should Not Be for Sale: The Moral Limits of Markets.by Debra SatzSometimes what critics of pregnancy contracts have in mind is not the effect of such contracts on the ... more
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27 – Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, report University of Pittsburgh researche ... more
Clinical depression and anxiety during pregnancy results in smaller babies that are more likely to die in infancy, according to new research. The study, which focused on women living in rural Banglade ... more
Danish analysis of over 800,000 births shows no link Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects, Herpes Simplex, Pregnancy and Medicines ... more
BabyCenter®, moms' most trusted parenting and pregnancy site, announced the launch of the BabyCenter® My Pregnancy application for iPhone and iPod touch. This new, free application guides expectant ... more
A Danish study reports that pregnant mothers who take antiviral drugs frequently used to treat herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections during the first trimester of pregnancy do not appear to have ... more
Taking certain antiviral medications for herpes infections during the first three months of pregnancy does not increase a child's risk of being born with major birth defects, researchers report in thi ... more
An analysis of data from Denmark finds no associated increased risk of major birth defects for mothers who were exposed during the first trimester of pregnancy to the antiviral drugs acyclovir, valacy ... more
Pregnancy registries help cut the risk of birth defects by identifying drugs that are dangerous to women and babies. ... more
The extent to which vitamin D deficiency may increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases is dramatically highlighted in research published today. Scientists have mapped the points at which vit ... more
Calcium supplements in pregnancy won't affect the child's blood pressure later on, according to a new study in rural Gambia. Reuters Health Information ... more
Medical emergencies on commercial airplanes are not common, but certain passengers -- including the elderly and pregnant women -- face greater risks of complications requiring flight diversions, a stu ... more
Grants are available for abstinence-only and comprehensive education programs for teen pregnancy and STI prevention. ... more
Cedar Hills Hospital has launched a new program tailored to women with multiple mental health and chemical dependency issues. Exclusively Women is designed for women who are dealing with drug and alco ... more
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(NYSE: WPI), announced that it intends to launch ella(R) (ulipristal acetate), a novel oral emergency contraceptive, in the fourth quarter of 2010. Watson's announcement fo ... more
On Wednesday, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) signed legislation (H 3245) that requiring a 24-hour waiting period before women can obtain an abortion, according to a release from the Office of th ... more
Children who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides before birth were more likely to develop attention disorders years later, according to a new study. Researchers linked higher maternal concentra ... more
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Motor Vehicle Safety, Pregnancy ... more
There's been a lot of interest in Vitamin D lately, and the latest research shows that 1,25-dihyroxy Vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to a surprising number of health conditions such as depression, bac ... more
The first study to compare the effectiveness of the birth control pill in women with marked weight differences has found that the pill works equally well in women with obesity and thinner women. This ... more
The first study to compare the effectiveness of the birth control pill in women with marked weight differences has found that the pill works equally well in women with obesity and thinner women. This ... more
A study shows no association between performing a chorionic villus sampling in the first trimester and subsequent development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Medscape Medical News ... more
I've been giving more thought to the whole process of the new Ohio ObamaPool©, and have come to two conclusions (thus far):There are some rather stringent requirements put on me as an agent (see belo ... more
FDA approves new morning-after pill | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/14/2010: "WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer ... more
FDA approves new morning-after pill | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/14/2010: "WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer ... more
During pregnancy, don't pin your hopes on the results of a cervical exam. ... more
A new morning after pill, also known as an emergency contraception pill, called Ella (ulipristal acetate) has been approved in tablet form by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has been app ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ella „¢ (ulipristal acetate) tablets for emergency contraception. The prescription-only product prevents pregnancy when taken orally within 120 hours (fi ... more
FDA-approved emergency contraceptives already on the market offer protection only up to 3 days after sex; ulipristal acetate, approved today, can prevent pregnancy for up to 120 hours. Medscape Medi ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved ella „¢ (ulipristal acetate) tablets for emergency contraception. The prescription-only product prevents pregnancy when taken orally within 120 hou ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved ella „¢ (ulipristal acetate) tablets for emergency contraception. The prescription-only product prevents pregnancy when taken orally within 120 hou ... more
Infections like the flu are common occurrences during pregnancy, and research has shown that children born to mothers who suffered from flu, viruses and other infections during pregnancy have about a ... more
Psychologists have found that exposure during pregnancy to certain immune proteins, such as those produced in response to the flu, leads to increased risk for brain abnormalities associated with schiz ... more
Infections like the flu are common occurrences during pregnancy, and research has shown that children born to mothers who suffered from flu, viruses and other infections during pregnancy have about a ... more
In study, higher levels of anxiety-related compound was tied to lower pregnancy rate ... more
The risks of swine flu in pregnant women are higher, but WebMD provides guidelines for preventing infection and what to do if you suspect you €™ve been exposed to swine flu. ... more
In a population-based cohort study, maternal weight gain during pregnancy was linked to increased birth weight, independent of genetic factors. Medscape Medical News ... more
In a retrospective study, women conceiving within 6 months of an initial miscarriage had the best reproductive outcomes and fewest complications in a subsequent pregnancy. Medscape Medical News ... more
Studies have shown that children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing asthma. Now new research suggests they may also get less benefit from the inhaled steroi ... more
Toronto Star Investigation Finds Deceptive Counseling Practices At Canadian Crisis Pregnancy Centers
The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. ~ "None of Your Business: Bus Driver Refuses To Bring Women to Planned Parenthood," Micole Allekotte, National Women's Law Center ... more
Despite concerns raised from some earlier research, a new study suggests that a prenatal test done to screen for genetic abnormalities does not raise a woman's risk of developing pregnancy-related hig ... more
Complications around the time of birth can increase the risk of postnatal depression, says new research published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Many women expe ... more
An abortion clinic and a crisis pregnancy center on opposite sides of the street are the subjects of a new HBO documentary, "12th and Delaware," which illustrates the "newest front line" in the aborti ... more
Women who gain a high level of weight during pregnancy are more likely than women who gain less weight to give birth to high-birthweight infants, which can increase the infants' likelihood of eventual ... more
The probability that a woman will become pregnant decreases after two or three failed attempts using the same fertility treatment, according to a new study in Fertility and Sterility that offers insig ... more
Women who gain a high level of weight during pregnancy are more likely than women who gain less weight to give birth to high-birthweight infants, which can increase the infants' likelihood of eventual ... more
A newly published report underscores the importance of technology and skilled technique in the practice of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). PGD has been a hotly debated topic in recent years d ... more
Teens are trying to prevent pregnancy with the rhythm method. Why the idea is bad. ... more
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ginger #8212;uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Ginger is a tropical plant that has green-purple flowers and an ... more
Expert says this suggests it's safe to 'try again' immediately afterwards Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Pregnancy Loss ... more
In federal court on Wednesday, Baltimore attorneys defended a city law requiring crisis pregnancy centers to post signs stating that they do not provide abortion and birth control services or referral ... more
ldquo;Reduced lopinavir concentrations have been demonstrated with use of the capsule formulation during the third trimester of pregnancy. This study determined lopinavir exposure with an increased d ... more
Women who conceive within six months after a miscarriage are less likely to miscarry again or experience other pregnancy-related complications, a study shows. ... more
Women who conceive within six months of an initial miscarriage have the best chance of having a healthy pregnancy with the lowest complication rates, according to new research. ... more
Scientists have developed a model that will enable them to investigate, for the first time, how human testes develop in baby boys while they are in the womb. Until now it has been impossible to study ... more
Like Ohio, Pennsylvania's now opened up their High Risk ObamaPool©. Called the PA Fair Care Plan, it's also built on what looks like an off-the-shelf PPO plan, with a few "tweaks." For example, only ... more
Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on pregnancy and medicines.During pregnancy, any medicines you take, including over-the counter or prescription drugs, herbs, or supplements, can get into ... more
A study analysing the weight gain during pregnancy of mothers with more than one child shows that pregnant women who put on more weight are much more likely to have heavier babies. Given the associati ... more
It's another reason for moms-to-be to maintain a healthy weight, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Pregnancy ... more
Excess maternal weight gain increases birth weight after controlling for genetic factors Boston, Mass. #8212; Expectant mothers who gain large amounts of weight tend to give birth to heavier infants ... more
Mothers who put on too many pounds during pregnancy are at risk for having a baby with a high birthweight that could increase their child €™s risk for long-term obesity, researchers report. ... more
Ask your doctor what's permissible Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Problems in Pregnancy ... more
It's another reason for moms-to-be to maintain a healthy weight, researchers say ... more
Scientists have developed a model that will enable them to investigate, for the first time, how human testes develop in baby boys while they are in the womb. Until now it has been impossible to study ... more
The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. ~ "A New Fight Over Abortion Access," Joyce Tang, Daily Beast's "Blogs Stories": Antiabortion-rights crisis pregnancy centers " ... more
Scientists have developed a model that will enable them to investigate, for the first time, how human testes develop in baby boys while they are in the womb. Until now it has been impossible to study ... more
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Pregnancy, Stress ... more
Although the economy and jobs have been the "foremost" issues in California's Senate race, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) is "intent on highlighting the distinction" between her views on abortion rights and t ... more
Despite studies suggesting that birth control pills might not work as well in obese women, a new study suggests they prevent pregnancy just as well no matter what a woman weighs. Reuters Health Info ... more
Relieving poverty during pregnancy can reduce the incidence of low- birth-weight babies and may help break the succession of childhood poor health, a new study has found. ... more
Medical Mutual of Ohio is the official carrier for Ohio's new ObamaPool©, and starting today, the pool is open for business:"Medical Mutual will begin accepting applications for the Ohio High Risk Po ... more
Women overweight/obese before conceiving more likely to have overweight/obese kids: study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Obesity in Children ... more
Despite studies suggesting that birth control pills might not work as well in obese women, a new study suggests that they prevent pregnancy the same no matter what a woman weighs.Source: Reuters Healt ... more
Pregnancy after 35 mdash; Older moms face higher risks, but a healthy pregnancy is still likely. ... more
Vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) refers to a group of disorders characterized by destruction and disappearance of intrahepatic (inside the liver) bile ducts. Multiple causes have been identified in ... more
Premium subsidies, bans on higher premiums and coverage denials based on gender, and required maternity and newborn care coverage among most significant in reducing women #8217;s exposure to health co ... more
A meta-analysis suggests that women at high risk for preeclampsia, mainly those with a history of preeclampsia, should take low-dose aspirin daily, starting at 16 weeks of gestation. Reuters Health ... more
A NHS watchdog revealed concerns about the rising level of obesity among pregnant women yesterday in order to raise awareness of the associated complications, which includes gestational diabetes... ... more
New research shows that babies born to methamphetamine-using moms face much higher risks of serious complications, compared to babies not exposed in the womb to this illegal street drug.Source: Reuter ... more
A NHS watchdog revealed concerns about the rising level of obesity among pregnant women yesterday in order to raise awareness of the associated complications, which includes gestational diabetes. Acco ... more
A NHS watchdog revealed concerns about the rising level of obesity among pregnant women yesterday in order to raise awareness of the associated complications, which includes gestational diabetes... ... more
The Kansas Board of Healing Arts has filed an 11-count disciplinary complaint against Ann Neuhaus, a doctor who provided second opinions to abortion provider George Tiller, who was murdered last year, ... more
A new study from Perth #8217;s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a #8216;Western-style #8217; diet in adolescents. The research findings have just bee ... more
Women should be encouraged to achieve a healthy weight before they become pregnant and advised that there is no need to 'eat for two' when pregnant. These are just two of the recommendations included ... more
In women with idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss, subsequent pregnancy losses tend to occur in the same gestational age period, new research shows. Reuters Health Information ... more
A new study suggests that smokers who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are at particular risk of suffering the complications associated with the disorder -- including preterm delivery, low birth ... more
Women should be encouraged to achieve a healthy weight before they become pregnant and advised that there is no need to 'eat for two' when pregnant. These are just two of the recommendations included ... more
New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say that moderate caffeine by pregnant women won't increase their risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. ... more
While pregnant women may worry about the effects of air pollution on their health and that of their developing child, exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles in the air during pregnancy does no ... more
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb cats claw #8212;common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Cats claw grows wild in many countries of Cent ... more
Only half got minimal dose at clinics studied; expanded global programs urged Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS Medicines, AIDS and Pregnancy, International Health ... more
Children of women 30 or older suffered greater harm from prenatal exposure to alcohol, researchers find Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Pregnancy and Substance Ab ... more
A cup a day not linked to miscarriage or preterm birth, new guidelines suggest Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caffeine, Pregnancy ... more
Placental separation 3 times more likely if antibodies linked to gland disease are high, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Problems in Pregnancy, Thyroid Diseases ... more
Middle-aged adults born at the height of China's famine in the 1950s and 60s may have a greater risk of abnormally high blood sugar than those born just a few years earlier or later, a new study finds ... more
Study found when woman's uterus, ovaries had been exposed at young age, risk was up to 12 times greater Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Pregnancy Loss, Radiation Ther ... more
Many felt health-care providers judged them negatively, results showed Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS and Pregnancy, AIDS--Living with AIDS ... more
New research suggests that drinking lots of artificially sweetened beverages may be linked with an increased risk of premature births.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, C ... more
Many men suffer emotionally when their partner loses a pregnancy, new research shows. But they recover more quickly from their distress than women do, the study shows.Source: Reuters Health Related Me ... more
FDA says U.S. women who unknowingly had unapproved IUDs inserted could end up with an unplanned pregnancy. ... more
Pregnancy is a time of wonder and amazement -- and for women with pre-existing diabetes, it is also a time for very extremely careful (and sometimes baffling) disease management... ... more
20 July 2010 -- WHO has made new recommendations with the objective of reducing and eventually eliminating new HIV infections in children. To reduce the number of infants that are infected with HIV ea ... more
Women who drank milk with a probiotic supplement during and after their pregnancy cut the incidence of eczema in their children by almost half compared to mothers who drank a placebo, researchers have ... more
The presence and severity of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are influenced by factors beyond alcohol consumption, such as maternal age. New findings have shown that the damaging effects of maternal ... more
Data gleaned from first try can help gauge odds of pregnancy the next time, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Infertility ... more
Mothers who drank milk with a probiotic supplement during and after pregnancy were able to cut the incidence of eczema in their children by almost half, a new study published in the British Journal of ... more
Women who suffered a stillbirth during their first pregnancy are more likely than other women to lose their second pregnancy as well, a new study suggests.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pa ... more
July 16, 2010 mdash; The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. ~ "Will Your Pills Be Covered?," Dana Goldstein, Daily Beast's "Blogs Stories": Contraceptive services ar ... more
The following summarizes selected women's health related videos. Hispanic Teens Talk Pregnancy Prevention: Last week, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy launched a series of ... more
Biliopancreatic diversion surgery for morbid obesity is known to cause multiple vitamin deficiencies that may worsen during pregnancy... ... more
Biliopancreatic diversion surgery for morbid obesity is known to cause multiple vitamin deficiencies that may worsen during pregnancy. In the June issue of the Journal of AAPOS, the Official Publicati ... more
Biliopancreatic diversion surgery for morbid obesity is known to cause multiple vitamin deficiencies that may worsen during pregnancy. Clinicians now report a child who was born blind as a result of V ... more
According to the American Pregnancy Association, six million women a year deal with infertility. Now, a Tel Aviv University study is giving new hope to women who want to conceive. Prof. Adrian Sh ... more
The following summarizes selected women's health related videos. Hispanic Teens Talk Pregnancy Prevention: Last week, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy launched a series of ... more
Eating a well-balanced diet is always important when you have ulcerative colitis. But when you're pregnant with UC, getting the right balance of nutrients is essential. Here €™s how to eat well and st ... more
Consider the promise to be now officially broken, not that it was ever real in the first place. It turns out that the pro-life folks were right all along - if it's legal (in the state), it's covered - ... more
Only 1 of 3 studies using body mass index found a higher pregnancy risk in overweight women, suggesting that the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be unaffected by body mass. Medscape Medical ... more
The future health of offspring is more negatively impacted when their mothers consume a high fat diet while nursing compared with high-fat diet consumption during pregnancy, according to animal resear ... more
Women who developed the condition before have much greater risk of recurrence, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes and Pregnancy ... more
An excerpt from The Preemie Primer. by Jennifer Gunter, MD There €™s a well-entrenched theory that OB/GYNs have the most complicated pregnancies. In reality most of us probably do not ... more
A report issued by the Program on International Health and Human Rights at the Harvard School of Public Health proposes a new research agenda to address the sexual and reproductive health and rights o ... more
The future health of offspring is more negatively impacted when their mothers consume a high fat diet while nursing compared with high-fat diet consumption during pregnancy, according to animal resear ... more
Will the first in a new round of diet drugs win FDA approval? The briefing documents released by the agency this morning reveal that Qnexa, which will be reviewed on Thursday by an agency panel, may c ... more
In a radio interview from late June that surfaced last week, Sharron Angle -- the Republican candidate for Senate in Nevada -- said that if a 13-year-old girl were raped and impregnated by her father, ... more
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes during their first pregnancy are at increased risk for developing this condition in their second or third pregnancies, a study shows. ... more
Preterm births and teen pregnancy are down, but recession means more children now living in poverty Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Children's Health ... more
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse ... more
As obesity continues to be a worldwide health risk, one of its "side effects" could include less effective birth control for overweight and obese women who use hormonal contraceptives. Four of seven s ... more
As obesity continues to be a worldwide health risk, one of its "side effects" could include less effective birth control for overweight and obese women who use hormonal contraceptives. Four of seven s ... more
Gestational diabetes is a condition whereby women who do not previously have diabetes found themselves suffering from high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. This condition affects about four perc ... more
Pregnant women aged 14-17 years are at higher risk of preterm birth and of having a child with low-birth-weight, especially if they are having their second child. Researchers writing in the open acces ... more
Preterm births and teen pregnancy are down, but recession means more children now living in poverty ... more
Citing growing evidence that nonprescription access does not compromise the safety of the birth control pill, a coalition of women's health experts is working to gain FDA approval to market an oral co ... more
Inconsistent guidelines for low alcohol intake or abstinence during pregnancy are confusing for pregnant women and have little effect on women's alcohol intake during pregnancy, according to research ... more
The Washington Post on Tuesday featured a commentary from Gillian St. Lawrence, a 30-year-old woman who underwent in vitro fertilization and embryo freezing as "a way to postpone parenthood without ri ... more
How a pregnant body tolerates a fetus that is biologically distinct from its mother has long been a mystery. Now, a pair of scientists have shown that females actively produce a particular type of imm ... more
Mothers who eat a high fat diet before and during pregnancy may be putting their offspring at risk of birth defects, scientists said on Tuesday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birt ... more
A pregnant mother's diet may be able to interact with the genes her unborn child inherits and influence the type or severity of birth defect according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and the ... more
You have been so tired lately, you get up from your desk 20 times a day to use the ladies' room, and your bra feels like it has a stranglehold on your chest. It's too early to know if you've missed yo ... more
A pregnant mother's diet may be able to interact with the genes her unborn child inherits and influence the type or severity of birth defect, according to new research. The study suggests that mothers ... more
Sharon Schindler Rising, CNM, MSN, is this year's recipient of the Hattie Hemschemeyer Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Ris ... more
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Since President Obama took office, there has been a "marked uptick in evidence-based teen pregnancy and sex education," according to a new report by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of ... more
While pregnant women may worry about the effects of air pollution on their health and that of their developing child, exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles in the air during pregnancy does no ... more
While pregnant women may worry about the effects of air pollution on their health and that of their developing child, exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles in the air during pregnancy does no ... more
Understanding of mouse immune-system response to specific fetal antigens also may provide insight into issues that arise during human pregnancies. The concept of pregnancy makes no sense - at least no ... more
Summer is not only characterized by rising temperatures, it is also the season for the most births in the United States, particularly during July.1 It is estimated that virtually all women experience ... more
On Tuesday, a coalition of national and local advocacy groups announced a collaboration to lower the pregnancy rate and facilitate family planning decisions among Hispanic teens, the San Antonio Expre ... more
Newborns of non-smoking moms exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy have genetic mutations that may affect long-term health, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Hea ... more
Newborns of non-smoking moms exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy have genetic mutations that may affect long-term health, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Hea ... more
Scientists have found a statistical connection between the vitamin supplement DHEA, used to counter the effects of aging, and successful pregnancy rates in women undergoing treatment for infertility. ... more
Survey found 40 percent of women who had had one weren't told of increased risk of another Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Risk Pregnancy, Pregnancy, Talking With Your Doctor ... more
Tel Aviv University finds anti-aging supplement is a fountain of hope for would-be mothers According to the American Pregnancy Association, six million women a year deal with infertility. Now, a Tel A ... more
Newborns of nonsmoking moms exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy have genetic mutations that may affect long-term health, according to a new study. The abnormalities, which were indistinguisha ... more
Embryos derived from oocytes (eggs) cryopreserved by the vitrification method are just as likely to produce an on-going pregnancy as those involving fresh oocytes. These research results will make egg ... more
Cancer Survivors Should Exercise: Guidelines Children's Summer Meal Programs Being Cut: Report Alcohol During Pregnancy May Harm Son's Sperm: Study New Chinese Epidemiology Center Receives U.S. Help ... more
But alcohol admissions dropped over 15 years, U.S. study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drugs and Young People, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy ... more
Researchers in The Netherlands believe they are on the verge of developing a simple, prenatal blood test that would be able to detect accurately chromosomal abnormalities in the developing foetus. At ... more
Rome, Italy: Embryos derived from oocytes (eggs) cryopreserved by the vitrification method are just as likely to produce an on-going pregnancy as those involving fresh oocytes, the 26th annual meeting ... more
If a pregnant mother drinks alcohol she may damage the sperm and fertility of the son she is expecting, says new research presented at the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduc ... more
Everyone knows that when you're pregnant, you're eating for two. Less obvious, however, is knowing the particular foods pregnant women shouldn't eat in order to avoid infectious, food-borne diseases, ... more
Researchers in the Netherlands believe they are on the verge of developing a simple, prenatal blood test that would be able to detect accurately chromosomal abnormalities in the developing fetus. At p ... more
Mothers who drink alcohol while they are pregnant may be damaging the fertility of their future sons, according to new research. ... more
Mothers who smoke while pregnant increase the risk that their child will develop psychological problems, a new study finds. WebMD Health News ... more
Research suggests tie between lighting up and child's health, although cause-and-effect not clear Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse, Smokin ... more
Cancer Survivors Should Exercise: Guidelines Children's Summer Meal Programs Being Cut: Report Alcohol During Pregnancy May Harm Son's Sperm: Study ... more
The cause of diabetes during pregnancy is directly controlled by serotonin, a chemical produced by the body and normally known as a neurotransmitter, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the ... more
Studies have linked tobacco smoke exposure to various chronic conditions of childhood, including obesity, asthma and mental health disorders. Two studies published in the July print issue of Pediatric ... more
The cause of diabetes during pregnancy is directly controlled by serotonin, a chemical produced by the body and normally known as a neurotransmitter, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the ... more
Rome, Italy: Researchers in The Netherlands believe they are on the verge of developing a simple, prenatal blood test that would be able to detect accurately chromosomal abnormalities in the developin ... more
NEW YORK, June 27, 2010 – Researchers funded by JDRF have discovered that the hormone, serotonin, may be involved in the increase of insulin-producing beta cells during pregnancy. The findings reveal ... more
In study, vitamins C, E supplements had little effect on preeclampsia Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes and Pregnancy, High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy, Vitamins ... more