Pregnancy

Pre-pregnancy multivitamins prevent prematurity

Women who take multivitamins before becoming pregnant are less likely to give birth to premature babies, new study findings suggest.

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Why giving girls the Pill raises teen pregnancy

Giving girls under 16 contraceptives has been shown to raise the number of underage pregnancies.

This is because the policy appears…    

Am I Pregnant? Pregnancy testing

This is a favorite question of everyone who is trying to get pregnant and a good question.

There are many signs and…    

Julia Roberts in hospital: report

HOLLYWOOD superstar Julia Roberts, pregnant with twins, has been hospitalized with early contractions, People magazine reported.

Roberts, 36, was admitted Saturday…    

“TwoDay” method helps women avoid pregnancy

A technique that teaches women to track their vaginal secretions cues them when they are most likely to get pregnant, and offers a “valuable…    

Heart valve replacement makes pregnancy risky

Among women with artificial heart valves, pregnancy results in live births in only about two thirds of cases, Lebanese researchers report.

As…    

Research confirms alcohol risk during pregnancy

New research has shown that even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can be unsafe for babies.

A British-based study looked at…    

No benefit seen for stopping epidural during labor

Stopping epidural medications during the last stages of labor does not improve pregnancy outcomes, but it does markedly increase pain, results of a review…    

Cesarean more likely with excess pregnancy weight

Pregnant women who put on more pounds than generally recommended are more likely to undergo a Cesarean delivery, according to a new study.

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Smoking during pregnancy linked to colic

Women who smoke during pregnancy are at risk for having a child with colic, according to a review of previous studies. Although the reason…    

Restless legs common among pregnant women

During pregnancy, one in four women will experience restless legs syndrome, Italian researchers report.

The current study is not the first to…    

Diet during pregnancy linked with leukemia in child

Women who eat a diet rich in vegetables and protein during pregnancy may lower the risk of leukemia in their child, new research findings…    

First baby born after ovarian tissue transplant

A Belgian woman has given birth to the first baby born after an ovarian tissue transplant, a medical breakthrough that brings hope to young…    

Drugs given during pregnancy may not be safe

More than a third of pregnant women are prescribed medications for which there is no evidence that they’re safe to use during pregnancy, investigators…    

Unsafe abortions kill 70,000 women a year

Nearly 70,000 women, almost half of them in Asia, die from unsafe abortions each year despite government pledges made a decade ago to improve…    

Exercise during pregnancy keeps cholesterol down

Women who stay active early in pregnancy may have lower cholesterol than those who take it easy, new research suggests.

Investigators found…    

Fibroid treatment may cause pregnancy problems

A minimally invasive procedure called uterine artery embolization is an increasingly popular treatment for fibroids, common benign growths in the uterus. However, new research…    

Shift work may have small effect on pregnancy

For pregnant women, working the late shift may be less than ideal, researchers report.

In a study from Denmark, pregnant women who…    

Smoking during pregnancy linked to facial clefts

Findings from a UK study confirm previous reports linking smoking during pregnancy with an increased risk of cleft lip. In contrast with some earlier…    

At last, a plus for weight gain: healthier babies

Women who put on a small amount of weight between pregnancies and add on enough pounds while pregnant are less likely to give birth…    

Pregnancy after heart repair may be harmful

Women who have had an operation in infancy to correct a congenital heart defect can have a successful pregnancy, but it carries a risk…    

Oral Contraceptives - Yasmin

Estrogen and Progestin (Oral Contraceptives)
Important Warning - Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious side effects from oral contraceptives, including heart…    

Kids fatter but teen pregnancies down

Violence and pregnancies among American teens have decreased in recent years but children are getting fatter, according to government figures released on Friday.

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Nutrition During Pregnancy

Good nutrition during pregnancy is vital for you and your unborn child, according to the U.S National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney…    

Marital status matters in pregnancy outcome

Unmarried couples who live together may have a higher rate of pregnancy complications compared with those who are legally wed, according to a Canadian…