Childbirth

Some heart birth defects may increase children’s heart infection risk
Sep 24 13


Children with certain heart birth defects may have an increased risk for bacterial infection of their heart’s lining and valves, according to new research… Some heart birth defects may increase children’s heart infection risk   

 

Childbirth risks not the same for all obese women
Sep 11 13


Obesity raises the chances of complications and medical interventions in childbirth. But a new study by Oxford University shows the risks are not the… Childbirth risks not the same for all obese women   

 

How Formula Could Increase Breast-Feeding Rates
May 14 13


One of the surprising ways to boost breast-feeding rates among new moms may involve formula, according to the latest research.

With a growing body… How Formula Could Increase Breast-Feeding Rates   

 

More US babies die on their first day than in 68 other countries, report shows
May 07 13

The U.S. is a worse place for newborns than 68 other countries, including Egypt, Turkey and Peru, according to a report released Tuesday by… More US babies die on their first day than in 68 other countries, report shows   

 

Jury still out on music’s benefits for preemies
Apr 15 13

There is no high-quality evidence that listening to music helps tiny babies born prematurely cope with pain, feed better and calm down, according to… Jury still out on music’s benefits for preemies   

 

Ghanaian pregnant women who sleep on back at increased risk of stillbirth
Mar 26 13

Pregnant women in Ghana who slept on their back (supine sleep) were at an increased risk of stillbirth compared to women who did not… Ghanaian pregnant women who sleep on back at increased risk of stillbirth   

 

New early warning system for the brain development of babies published in video journal
Mar 14 13

A new research technique, pioneered by Dr. Maria Angela Franceschini, will be published in JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) on March 14th. Researchers at… New early warning system for the brain development of babies published in video journal   

 

Breast-feeding may not stave off childhood obesity like previously thought
Mar 14 13

Breast-feeding your child may not give him or her a head start in warding off weight issues like previously thought.

A study conducted in… Breast-feeding may not stave off childhood obesity like previously thought   

 

Researchers advance fight against leading infectious cause of congenital birth defects
Mar 14 13

A virus most people probably have never heard of, but that the majority of us carry, is the No. 1 infectious cause of congenital… Researchers advance fight against leading infectious cause of congenital birth defects   

 

Prenatal DHA reduces early preterm birth, low birth weight
Feb 26 13

University of Kansas researchers have found that the infants of mothers who were given 600 milligrams of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA during pregnancy… Prenatal DHA reduces early preterm birth, low birth weight   

 

Ultrasound reveals autism risk at birth
Feb 25 13

Low-birth-weight babies with a particular brain abnormality are at greater risk for autism, according to a new study that could provide doctors a signpost… Ultrasound reveals autism risk at birth   

 

Caffeine linked to low birth weight babies
Feb 19 13

Maternal nutrition is important to a developing embryo and to the health of the child later in life. Supplementing the diet with specific vitamins… Caffeine linked to low birth weight babies   

 

Study links smoking bans to fewer pre-term births
Feb 15 13

Banning smoking in enclosed public places can lead to lower rates of preterm birth, according to Belgian researchers who say the findings point to… Study links smoking bans to fewer pre-term births   

 

Depression Risk among Women in the Military Deployed after Childbirth
Feb 12 13

About 16,000 women on active duty in the U.S. military give birth each year. Most return to service after 6 weeks and can be… Depression Risk among Women in the Military Deployed after Childbirth   

 

Abnormal brain development in fetuses of obese women
Feb 11 13

In a study to be presented on February 15 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting,… Abnormal brain development in fetuses of obese women   

 

Teen births continue to decline in U.S
Feb 11 13

The number of U.S. babies born to teen mothers dropped to record lows in 2011, according to new data from the Centers for Disease… Teen births continue to decline in U.S   

 

Breathing program may help save newborns’ lives
Jan 22 13

Training midwives and other birth attendants to help babies start breathing immediately after birth may prevent stillbirths and newborn deaths in the developing world,… Breathing program may help save newborns’ lives   

 

Low birth weight not associated with asthma risk
Jan 15 13

Asthma is a serious condition that affects more than 25.7 million Americans, and is responsible for nearly 4,000 deaths annually. While the cause of… Low birth weight not associated with asthma risk   

 

Breastfeeding Tips Women Share Intrigues Doctors
Jan 07 13

Breastfeeding can be a difficult time for both mother and baby, so using cabbage leaves and tea bags to ease pain or eating oatmeal… Breastfeeding Tips Women Share Intrigues Doctors   

 

Mother’s vitamin D level linked to birth weight
Dec 10 12

Mothers’ vitamin D levels at a gestation of 26 weeks or less were positively related to birth weight and head circumference, and, in the… Mother’s vitamin D level linked to birth weight   

 

Study finds association between oxygen deprivation before birth and ADHD
Dec 10 12

Children who had in-utero exposure to ischemic-hypoxic conditions, situations during which the brain is deprived of oxygen, were significantly more likely to develop attention… Study finds association between oxygen deprivation before birth and ADHD   

 

Genes linked to low birth weight, adult shortness and later diabetes risk
Dec 02 12

An international team of genetics researchers has discovered four new gene regions that contribute to low birth weight. Three of those regions influence adult… Genes linked to low birth weight, adult shortness and later diabetes risk   

 

Higher risk of birth defects from assisted reproduction
May 05 12

A University of Adelaide study has identified the risk of major birth defects associated with different types of assisted reproductive technology.

In the most… Higher risk of birth defects from assisted reproduction   

 

Kentucky lags U.S. in lowering teen birth rate
May 04 12

Hannah Watkins, a 17-year-old junior at Jefferson County Public Schools’ South Park Teen Age Parent Program, said she’s glad to hear about the national… Kentucky lags U.S. in lowering teen birth rate   

 

Too many babies being born too soon
May 04 12

Babies born in wealthier countries generally stayed in the womb longer.

But the rate of prematurity in the United States remains high, at more… Too many babies being born too soon   

 
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