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| 11/20/2009 |
Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
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1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say
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| 11/18/2009 |
MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy
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Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women
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| 11/18/2009 |
Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems
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Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds
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| 11/17/2009 |
Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
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Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%
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| 11/17/2009 |
U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
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March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement
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| 11/16/2009 |
Health Tip: Creating Your Birth Plan
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Make a list of your preferences for delivery
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| 11/13/2009 |
Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids
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But supplements are still recommended in the first trimester, researchers say
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| 11/12/2009 |
Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
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Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die
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| 11/9/2009 |
Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed
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Symptoms of seasonal flu could be severe in this group of women, study finds
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| 11/6/2009 |
Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work
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As hormones increase, so does the need to exert more pressure from the lungs, researchers say
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| 11/5/2009 |
Fetus Learns Intonations of Mother's Tongue
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French, German newborns show crying patterns that mimic parents' language, study finds
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| 11/4/2009 |
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Birth
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Be prepared before you leave for the hospital
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| 11/3/2009 |
Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
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Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say
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| 11/3/2009 |
CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
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No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters
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| 11/2/2009 |
One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
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Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say
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| 10/30/2009 |
Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
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Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds
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| 10/30/2009 |
Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk
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Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found
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| 10/30/2009 |
Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
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Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show
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| 10/28/2009 |
One Embryo as Good as Two in Second IVF Attempt
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Study found live birth rates similar, fewer multiple births with one embryo
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| 10/28/2009 |
1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
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Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say
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| 10/28/2009 |
Health Tip: Exercise During Pregnancy
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A list of typical benefits
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| 10/23/2009 |
Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons
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Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior
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| 10/22/2009 |
Assessing Embryo Metabolism May Aid IVF Success
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Aim is to determine which have best chance of success
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| 10/22/2009 |
Money Woes Keeping Many Couples From Fertility Treatments
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They're foregoing expensive therapies or opting to discard stored embryos, studies show
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| 10/21/2009 |
For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave
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Overweight women have tougher time shedding those excess pounds, study finds
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| 10/21/2009 |
Sex of Twins May Affect Outcomes
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Early birth, breathing problems more likely when pair includes a boy, study finds
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| 10/21/2009 |
Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF Success
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Mind-body therapies increase odds of pregnancy, studies find
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| 10/20/2009 |
New IVF Guidelines Aim to Reduce Multiple Births
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Key provision limits embryo transfers
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| 10/19/2009 |
Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid
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It can help prevent birth defects
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| 10/16/2009 |
Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women
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Ability to have children is important to many who undergo weight-reduction surgery, study finds
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| 10/16/2009 |
Transplant May Treat Metabolic Disorders in Womb
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Cord-blood stem cells given early in pregnancy might save infants most at risk, researchers say
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| 10/13/2009 |
Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy
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But the majority of cases still involve people with chronic problems, CDC says
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| 10/12/2009 |
Mother's Cancer Can Pass to Fetus
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Genetic analysis is first proof this rare phenomenon occurs, scientists say
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| 10/11/2009 |
Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Toe the Line
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Health experts say much can be done to keep weight in check
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| 10/9/2009 |
Miscarriage Treatment Won't Harm Future Fertility: Study
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Most women give birth within five years, researchers find
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| 10/9/2009 |
Health Tip: Help Prevent Listeriosis During Pregnancy
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Pregnant women are at higher risk
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| 10/8/2009 |
Health Tip: Before You Become Pregnant
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Make sure you take certain precautions
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| 10/8/2009 |
Health Tip: Understanding Gestational Diabetes
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What it means for you and baby
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| 10/7/2009 |
Birth Control Pills Might Alter Mate Selection: Study
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Review suggests it could hinder reproduction in the future
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| 10/6/2009 |
Cow's Milk Protein Could Help Save Preemies' Lives
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Lactoferrin cut blood infections by about two-thirds, study found
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| 10/6/2009 |
Plastics Chemical Tied to Aggression in Young Girls
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BPA has been linked to other dangers, but behavioral effects remain unclear
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| 10/6/2009 |
Most Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Healthy Babies
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But pregnancies should be closely monitored, researchers say
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| 10/5/2009 |
Antidepressants May Be Linked to Birth Problems
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Moms-to-be taking SSRIs had double the risk of early delivery, study finds
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| 10/5/2009 |
Do Preemies Benefit From High-Tech Measures?
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Despite medical advances since the 1990s, success rate the same for babies born extremely early
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| 10/5/2009 |
1 Million 'Preemie' Babies Die Each Year: Report
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13 million babies are born preterm, almost 10 percent of total births worldwide
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| 10/1/2009 |
Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems
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Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows
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| 10/1/2009 |
28 Pregnant Women Have Died From Swine Flu: CDC
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Official calls the number 'upsetting'; flu shots and antiviral drugs urged for moms-to-be
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| 10/1/2009 |
Pre-Birth Exposure to 1918 Flu Raised Heart Risks, Study Finds
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Whether same will hold true for current H1N1 strain remains a mystery
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| 10/1/2009 |
Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Psychotic Symptoms in Kids
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Study also connects heavy alcohol use to psychiatric disturbances
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| 10/1/2009 |
Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Preterm Labor
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Lifestyle choices can help you have a healthy pregnancy
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| 9/30/2009 |
Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
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Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say
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| 9/29/2009 |
Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
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Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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| 9/25/2009 |
Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy
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Efforts in U.S. and Europe are testing effects on women and their offspring
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| 9/25/2009 |
Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns
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Certain drugs increase the possibility of septal malformation, researchers find
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| 9/23/2009 |
Recession Has Women Rethinking Childbearing
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But many women are cutting back on birth control to save money, survey finds
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| 9/23/2009 |
Predicting Postpartum Depression May Be Possible
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Spanish researchers report 80 percent success with their method
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| 9/21/2009 |
Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal
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Low-impact aerobics safe, beneficial throughout pregnancy, study suggests
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| 9/21/2009 |
Flying OK for Most Pregnant Women
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Moms-to-be with no complications are cleared to go, experts say
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| 9/21/2009 |
Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks
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How to keep tabs on baby's movement
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| 9/17/2009 |
Teen Birth Rates Higher in States Where Religion Is Widespread
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Researchers suggest strong disapproval of contraception might be a factor
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| 9/11/2009 |
Swine Flu Trials Continue to Point to 1-Dose Vaccine
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U.S. reports unusually high flu activity, most of it swine variety
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| 9/11/2009 |
Health Tip: Are You Pregnant and Depressed?
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Certain factors may increase your risk
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| 9/10/2009 |
Research Seeks Cause of Preeclampsia
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Focus is system that regulates blood pressure and fluid retention in pregnant women
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| 9/10/2009 |
Health Tip: If You Smoke While Pregnant
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You and baby are more likely to have problems
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| 9/3/2009 |
Health Tip: Eating Fish and Shellfish
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Almost all contain mercury
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| 9/3/2009 |
Health Tip: Taking a Childbirth Class
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Here's a list of potential benefits
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| 9/2/2009 |
Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle'
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Moms operated on before pregnancy had thinner children, study found
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| 9/2/2009 |
Keep Your Flu Shots Straight This Fall
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What you need to know about vaccinations for swine flu, regular flu
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| 9/1/2009 |
Swine Flu on Campuses Boosts Call for Vaccinations
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Officials expect return of virus that first surfaced last spring
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| 8/31/2009 |
Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA
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Cigarettes may trigger prenatal gene changes, leading to lifelong health problems, study suggests
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| 8/31/2009 |
Home Birth With Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth: Study
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Canadian researchers find lower rate of complications
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| 8/28/2009 |
Health Tip: Resting in Bed During Pregnancy
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Suggestions to make use of the time
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| 8/26/2009 |
Health Tip: When Labor May Be Induced
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Factors that may cause doctors to bring on labor
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| 8/24/2009 |
Glucose Challenge in Pregnancy Could Predict Heart Disease
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Abnormal test results in those without gestational diabetes signals future heart risk, researcher says.
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| 8/21/2009 |
Health Tip: What Are Risk Factors for Preterm Labor?
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Things that may cause labor to start too soon
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| 8/18/2009 |
Induced Labor May Prevent Need for Cesarean Section
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Elective induction at 41 weeks led to fewer surgical deliveries, review shows
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| 8/14/2009 |
Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects
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Anencephaly, spina bifida linked to nutrient found in foods, study shows
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| 8/14/2009 |
Some Birth Control Pills Safer Than Others
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European studies find types of hormones used raise or lower clot risk
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| 8/10/2009 |
Seizures, Not Epilepsy Itself, May Raise Birth Risks
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It's the attacks during pregnancy that cause problems, study contends
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| 8/8/2009 |
If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help
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Ultrasound can detect infants turned in the womb, allowing time for decisions
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| 8/7/2009 |
Health Tip: Eating Right While You're Pregnant
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Diet is even more important when you're expecting
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| 8/4/2009 |
Induced Labor May Improve Outcome in Risky Pregnancies
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Delivery at 37 weeks helps women with hypertensive disorders, study finds
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| 7/30/2009 |
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Third Trimester
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Here's what should happen
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| 7/29/2009 |
Prioritize Pregnant Women to Get Swine Flu Shot, Experts Say
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As CDC recommendations loom, new study confirms this group at great risk
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| 7/29/2009 |
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Second Trimester
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Here's what you can expect
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| 7/28/2009 |
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the First Trimester
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Changes you can expect
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| 7/24/2009 |
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
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But avoiding postpartum sleep deprivation can be tough, experts admit
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| 7/21/2009 |
Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely
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Analysis of amniotic and cervical fluids yields clues to early birth
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| 7/19/2009 |
Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks
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Condition, which affects mom and baby alike, may be more common than many think
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| 7/17/2009 |
Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects
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Steps you can take before and during pregnancy
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| 7/16/2009 |
Pregnancy, STDs on the Rise Again Among U.S. Teens
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Trend threatens to reverse years of positive change, CDC researchers say
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| 7/15/2009 |
Memory Forms at 30 Weeks in the Womb
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Study finds fetuses showed short-term memory of 10 minutes at this stage in development
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| 7/13/2009 |
FDA OKs Single-Dose Plan B Emergency Contraceptive
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Drug will also be made available to 17-year-olds without prescription, company says
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| 7/10/2009 |
Stillbirth Not an Issue for Next-Born
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No increased psychological risk for subsequent child: study
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| 6/19/2009 |
Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy
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Skipping one phase when treating infertility also cuts costs, study finds
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| 6/18/2009 |
Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby
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Researchers link job strain, long hours to low birth weight
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| 6/18/2009 |
Health Tip: High Blood Pressure While You're Pregnant
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Suggestions for a safer pregnancy
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| 6/17/2009 |
Close Monitoring May Help Troubled Teen Girls Avoid Pregnancy
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Specialized foster care program for delinquent kids showed surprise benefit
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| 6/17/2009 |
Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns
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More expectant moms being checked, treated so babies aren't infected, study finds
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| 6/16/2009 |
Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks
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Expert thinks pre-pregnancy mood could partly explain disparity in birth rate
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| 6/11/2009 |
Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble
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Gestational diabetes risk higher in moms-to-be who snore, study finds
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| 6/11/2009 |
Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids
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In animal study, hormonal changes in pregnancy have long-term impact
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| 6/10/2009 |
Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study
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Israeli researchers find short-term use during pregnancy should be safe
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| 6/9/2009 |
Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy
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But it's no better than standard treatment, one expert says
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| 6/5/2009 |
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Foot Health
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The feet have a lot more weight to support
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| 6/2/2009 |
Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms
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Findings support recent changes to gestational weight gain guidelines
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| 6/2/2009 |
More 'Extreme' Preemies Surviving
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Almost 70% of babies born at 22-26 weeks make it to 1st birthday, study finds
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| 5/28/2009 |
Experts Urge Less Weight Gain for Obese Women in Pregnancy
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New guidelines suggest adding no more than 20 pounds
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| 5/28/2009 |
More Assisted Reproduction, But Fewer Multiple Births
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Technology use growing worldwide, but not as many embryos being transferred, research shows
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| 5/24/2009 |
Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise
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Most women should keep active while pregnant, experts say
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| 5/22/2009 |
Health Tip: Be More Comfortable During Childbirth
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Suggestions to make labor and delivery more tolerable
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| 5/21/2009 |
Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
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A quarter of those seeking treatment are addicted to the drug, study shows
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| 5/21/2009 |
Risk to Baby Rises With Repeat C-Sections
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Procedure doubles odds for intensive care compared to vaginal birth newborns, researchers say
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| 5/19/2009 |
Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids
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Inflammation may drive the connection, researchers say
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| 5/19/2009 |
Kids More Apt to Smoke If Mom Did While Pregnant
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Research suggests biological changes take place in the womb
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| 5/13/2009 |
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy
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Here are suggestions on what to do
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| 5/12/2009 |
Before Conceiving, Take Folic Acid for One Full Year
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Preemie risk 50 percent lower in those who take supplements that long, research shows
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| 5/6/2009 |
Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants' Sleep
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But study suggests disturbances reversible with behavioral, environmental changes
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| 5/5/2009 |
Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive
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Possible alternative to current birth control methods needs more study
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| 5/4/2009 |
Health Tip: Get Fit After Baby is Born
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But don't overdo it
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| 5/1/2009 |
Health Tip: Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy
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Suggestions to help reduce the strain
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| 4/27/2009 |
Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Should Avoid Valproate
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New guidelines stress that, with good planning, most moms-to-be will do fine
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| 4/27/2009 |
Autism Tied to Older Moms, Breech Birth
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But it's unlikely these factors cause the neurological condition, experts say
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| 4/23/2009 |
Pregnant and Older May Mean More Complications
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CDC finds some problems on the rise, with no clear explanations
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| 4/23/2009 |
Health Tip: Blood Tests During Pregnancy
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What your doctor is screening for
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| 4/22/2009 |
Genes May Alter Alcohol's Effect on Fetus
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Study in mice could explain differing outcomes of drinking while pregnant
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| 4/21/2009 |
Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer
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Folic acid supplements, smoking and genetics are among research targets
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| 4/17/2009 |
Exercise During Pregnancy May Help Baby
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Researchers saw improved fetal development when moms-to-be worked out
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| 4/15/2009 |
Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence
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When taken during pregnancy, valproate lowers IQ, study finds
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| 4/15/2009 |
Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain
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Scans show neurological differences in toddlers born to drug abusers
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| 4/11/2009 |
How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant?
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Experts debate pros, cons of consumption and mercury exposure
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| 4/9/2009 |
Air Pollution Exposure May Slow Fetal Growth
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Study suggests that toxins alter cell activity and cut oxygen to baby
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| 4/6/2009 |
Male Infertility Treatment Boosts Sperm Count
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Small Egyptian study uses hormone-antioxidant combo to improve odds of conception
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| 4/3/2009 |
Health Tip: False Labor or Real Labor?
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Signs that it's the real deal
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| 4/1/2009 |
Mothers of Multiples May Face Higher Depression Risk
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Hopkins researchers find that few new moms seek help for symptoms
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| 3/31/2009 |
Study Links Pesticides to Birth Defects
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Risk rises for babies conceived in spring, summer, when chemical concentrations peak
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| 3/30/2009 |
Babies Born Only 2 to 3 Weeks Early May Face Development Delays
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While risk to individual newborn is small, doctors should be aware, study says
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| 3/27/2009 |
Newly Pregnant Smokers Have a 15-Week Window to Quit
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Study shows those who do drop risk of premature birth, smaller babies
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| 3/18/2009 |
Trial Vaccine May Protect Against Serious Viral Infection
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Women given injection could cut risk for CMV in half, study suggests
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| 3/18/2009 |
Unmarried Childbirths in U.S. Reach Record Levels
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Government report also shows Cesarean deliveries hitting new highs
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| 3/17/2009 |
CT Scans of Pregnant Women Increasing
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But danger to fetus from radiation is slight, experts say
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| 3/17/2009 |
Tiniest Babies Carry Biggest Costs
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Businesses urged to help lower health costs and prevent preterm births
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| 3/13/2009 |
Preemie Delivery Tied to Later Heart Woes for Women
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And ovary removal is another reproductive factor linked to cardiovascular trouble, research shows
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| 3/11/2009 |
Migraines in Pregnancy Boost Vascular Risks
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Headaches should be seen as indicator of other problems, expert says
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| 3/10/2009 |
For Primary Care, More Patients Are Seeing Specialists
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Even prenatal care visits to family doctors are declining, researchers find
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| 3/6/2009 |
Safety of Labor-Delaying Drugs Questioned
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The dilemma, researchers say, is whether or not to treat at all
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| 3/6/2009 |
Health Tip: Learning About Ectopic Pregnancy
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Who is at risk
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| 3/2/2009 |
B12 Deficit May Boost Risk of Birth Defects
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Women who are vegans and vegetarians most affected, study says
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| 3/1/2009 |
Undoing the 'Big Baby' Trend
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As infant weights rise, parents are urged to take steps early to prevent obesity
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| 2/25/2009 |
Iodine in Prenatal Vitamins Varies Widely
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Labeling doesn't always reflect content, which is crucial to fetal neurological development, researchers note
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| 2/25/2009 |
Hormones May Help Shield Women from Parkinson's
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But protection limited to natural hormones, not HRT, researchers note
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| 2/24/2009 |
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy
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Study was based on more than 11,000 low-income mothers
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| 2/24/2009 |
'Degrading' Lyrics Linked to Teen Sex
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But music doesn't necessary cause promiscuity, experts stress
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| 2/17/2009 |
Prenatal Exposure to Traffic Pollution May Lead to Asthma
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Environment can boost mutations in genes, study says
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| 2/14/2009 |
Men Must Contend With a Biological Clock, Too
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Older males face higher risk of fathering children with medical problems, research finds
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| 2/10/2009 |
Obese Moms More Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects
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But researchers note risk is still small and pounds can be shed before conception
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| 2/9/2009 |
Pregnancy May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival
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But early diagnosis and treatment before birth are best, study says
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| 2/6/2009 |
Fertility Drugs Do Not Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk
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Women who have multiple treatments face little danger, Danish study says
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| 2/5/2009 |
Zinc May Counter Effects of Alcohol in Early Pregnancy
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But findings don't mean it's safe for expectant moms to drink, study says
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| 2/5/2009 |
What Moms Learned May Be Passed to Offspring
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Mouse study concludes rich environmental memories can affect learning in children
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| 2/5/2009 |
Vitamin D Deficit May Trigger MS Risk Gene
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Supplements during pregnancy and early years could cut child's susceptibility, study says
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| 2/2/2009 |
Blood Test May Predict Postpartum Depression
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Measuring hormone could find three-fourths of women at risk, study claims
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| 2/2/2009 |
Smoking-Low Birth Weight Link Explained in Part
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Tobacco use narrows blood vessels to fetus, study finds
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| 1/30/2009 |
Preeclampsia May Stem From Malformed Proteins
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Yale researchers say discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment
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| 1/30/2009 |
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Boosts Future Health Risks
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Moms may face chance of hypertension, diabetes and blood clots, study says
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| 1/30/2009 |
Using C-Section Scars to Predict Future Deliveries
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Measurements can indicate whether vaginal birth would be safe, study says
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| 1/29/2009 |
Gum Disease Treatment Doesn't Cut Preterm Birth Risk
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They may share common underlying trait, but connection is vague, study says
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| 1/29/2009 |
Additional Steroid Dose May Help Preemies
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Fewer babies have complications, without ill effects, study finds
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| 1/29/2009 |
Common Chemicals May Delay Pregnancy
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Use of PFOS, PFOA as additives is being phased out, researchers note
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| 1/21/2009 |
Severe Obstetric Complications on the Increase
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More Caesarean deliveries a possible cause, study suggests
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| 1/21/2009 |
Health Tip: Dizziness During Pregnancy
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Suggestions to help steady yourself
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| 1/16/2009 |
Caring Counseling May Ease Postpartum Depression
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But more severe bouts may require intensive care, one expert says
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| 1/15/2009 |
Mothers, Newborns at High Risk in Developing World
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UNICEF report finds 500,000 new mothers dying each year
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| 1/15/2009 |
Newer Contraceptives Don't Increase Heart Risk
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But more research is needed because they may lead to blood clots, study says
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| 1/14/2009 |
IVF Treatments Often Work for Women Under 35
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But success rate is much lower for those over 40 who want a baby, study says
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| 1/13/2009 |
Omega-3 Fatty Acid May Help 'Preemie' Girls' Brains
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The same benefit was not seen in infant boys, however
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| 1/9/2009 |
Health Tip: See Your Doctor Before Pregnancy
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Get checked out in advance
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| 1/7/2009 |
Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications
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Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks
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| 1/7/2009 |
Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006
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Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports
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| 1/4/2009 |
Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
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Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema
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| 12/29/2008 |
Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges
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Pledgers are also less likely to use birth control, study finds
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| 12/26/2008 |
Health Tip: Prevent Headaches During Pregnancy
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Suggestions to ward off the pain
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| 12/24/2008 |
Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought
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Estimates put figure at nearly 60 percent; real number may be as low as 4 percent, study finds
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| 12/22/2008 |
Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk
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Women with deficiency at time of delivery had almost 4 times the odds, study says
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| 12/22/2008 |
Health Tip: Managing Headaches During Pregnancy
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Suggestions to help relieve the pain
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| 12/19/2008 |
Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus' White Matter
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Study says brain microstructural changes may lead to cognitive problems
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| 12/19/2008 |
Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies
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More than one course can lead to smaller babies, study says
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| 12/18/2008 |
Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies
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C-sections done too soon can lead to respiratory trouble, other problems, doctors say
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| 12/16/2008 |
Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination
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Survey finds roadblocks still plague female practitioners
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| 12/11/2008 |
Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks
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Caesarean or induction should not be done before 39 weeks unless necessary, study says
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| 12/10/2008 |
Health Tip: Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy
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Suggestions that may help
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| 12/4/2008 |
Women Unhappy With Disposal Options After Infertility Treatment
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Study suggests more choices need to be available to couples
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| 12/4/2008 |
Mom's Cells Prime Fetal Immune System
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Process prevents growing baby from rejecting the mother, researchers find
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| 12/4/2008 |
Health Tip: If You Were Diabetic While Pregnant
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You may be able to prevent diabetes from coming back
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| 12/3/2008 |
Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring
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Yet another reason pregnant women should avoid this medication, experts say
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| 12/3/2008 |
C-Section Might Boost Baby's Asthma Risk
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Large study suggests the procedure impairs healthy immune response
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| 12/2/2008 |
Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby
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Infants born to moms who took it in first 3 months more likely to have respiratory woes
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| 11/28/2008 |
Health Tip: Medications and Pregnancy
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Common drugs that may not be safe for baby
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| 11/26/2008 |
Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons
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Stylists, beauticians may be affected by phthalates in these products, experts say
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| 11/26/2008 |
Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit
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No difference found between intensive nifedipine therapy and placebo, researchers say
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| 11/24/2008 |
Health Tip: What to Eat During Morning Sickness
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Foods that probably won't worsen nausea
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| 11/21/2008 |
Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions
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Finding may lead to new therapies for preterm labor
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| 11/21/2008 |
Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
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Women who exercised during pregnancy needed less pain meds, study found
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