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Chemicals in plastics and cosmetics tied to early births
• Childbirth • • Pregnancy • Nov 19 13

Chemicals in plastics and cosmetics tied to early births

Chemicals called phthalates, found in plastics and cosmetics, may be linked to a raised risk of babies being born early, suggests a new study.

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Could basic fertility information be key to reversing late-parenthood trend?
• Fertility and pregnancy • • Pregnancy • Nov 18 13

Could basic fertility information be key to reversing late-parenthood trend?

Increasingly, young people around the world are planning to have children later in life, despite the fact that fertility declines with age after young… Could basic fertility information be key to reversing late-parenthood trend?   

 
 

Pregnant women with hepatitis C may pass heartier viral strain to newborns, study suggests
• Children's Health • • Infections • • Pregnancy • Oct 28 13

Pregnant women with hePatitis C may pass heartier viral strain to newborns

Infants who get hepatitis C from their mothers during childbirth may inherit a viral strain that replicates more quickly than strains found in non-pregnant… Pregnant women with hepatitis C may pass heartier viral strain to newborns, study suggests   

 
 

Early skin-to-skin contact linked to higher breastfeeding rates
• Children's Health • • Childbirth • • Gender: Female • • Pregnancy • Oct 27 13

Early skin-to-skin contact linked to higher breastfeeding rates

Skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant in the delivery room is associated with an increased likelihood for exclusive breastfeeding, according to an abstract presented… Early skin-to-skin contact linked to higher breastfeeding rates   

 
 

High blood pressure during pregnancy could elevate the risk of a future stroke
• Heart • • Pregnancy • • Stroke • Oct 18 13

High blood preSsure during preGnancy could elevate the risk of a future stRoke

High blood pressure during pregnancy could dramatically raise a woman’s lifetime risk of stroke, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke… High blood pressure during pregnancy could elevate the risk of a future stroke   

 
 

New study shows link between car crashes and adverse pregnancy outcomes
• Mortality and Morbidity • • Pregnancy • • Trauma & Injuries • Oct 08 13

New study shows link between car crashes and adverse preGnancy outcomes

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that motor vehicle crashes can be hazardous for pregnant women, especially if… New study shows link between car crashes and adverse pregnancy outcomes   

 
 

How do stress hormones during pregnancy predict adult nicotine addiction?
• Pregnancy • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Oct 07 13

How do stress hormones during pregnancy predict adult nicotine addiction?

Adult women whose mothers had increased levels of stress hormones while they were pregnant are at greater risk of becoming addicted to nicotine, according… How do stress hormones during pregnancy predict adult nicotine addiction?   

 
 

Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Pregnancy • Oct 02 13

Mom's weight gain during prEgnancy tied to childhood obEsity

A study of 41,133 mothers and their children in Arkansas shows that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those children… Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity   

 
 

Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Pregnancy • Oct 02 13

Mom's weight gain during pregNancy tied to childhood obEsity

A study of 41,133 mothers and their children in Arkansas has shown that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those… Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity   

 
 

Most steroid skin creams likely safe during pregnancy
• Pregnancy • • Skin Care • Sep 14 13

Most steroid skin creams likely safe during pregnancy

Expectant mothers can use corticosteroid creams for irritated skin without putting their fetus at risk, except for large amounts of very strong creams, a… Most steroid skin creams likely safe during pregnancy   

 
 

Diet during pregnancy and early life affects children’s behaviour and intelligence
• Children's Health • • Pregnancy • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Sep 13 13

Diet during pregnancy and early life affects children's behaviour and intelligence

The statement “you are what you eat” is significant for the development of optimum mental performance in children as evidence is accumulating to show… Diet during pregnancy and early life affects children’s behaviour and intelligence   

 
 

Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough
• Dieting • • Obesity • • Pregnancy • Aug 29 13

Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough

While there is never a bad time to address one’s own obesity, if you’re hoping to lose weight before conception for the sake of… Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough   

 
 

Many medicines safe during breastfeeding: committee
• Gender: Female • • Pregnancy • Aug 27 13

Many medicines safe during breastfeeding

Many medications can be used safely by women who are breastfeeding and the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh most harms related to babies’ exposure, a… Many medicines safe during breastfeeding: committee   

 
 

Smoking in pregnancy tied to kids’ conduct problems
• Pregnancy • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 24 13

SMoking in pRegnancy tied to kids' conduct problems

Children of women who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy are more likely to have behavioral problems than those whose mothers didn’t light up, says a… Smoking in pregnancy tied to kids’ conduct problems   

 
 

New study reveals important role of insulin in making breast milk
• Diabetes • • Gender: Female • • Pregnancy • Jul 05 13

New study reveals important role of insulin in making breast milk

Why do so many mothers have difficulty making enough milk to breastfeed? A new study by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and… New study reveals important role of insulin in making breast milk   

 
 

Johnson & Johnson recalls Cilest birth control pills
• Drug Abuse • • Fertility and pregnancy • • Pregnancy • Jun 05 13

Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling about 32 million packages of its birth control pill Cilest in Europe, Asia and Latin America, a spokeswoman… Johnson & Johnson recalls Cilest birth control pills   

 
 

The Health and Care of Pregnant Women and Babies in Europe in 2010
• Pregnancy • • Public Health • Jun 02 13

The Health and Care of Pregnant Women and Babies in Europe in 2010

The burden of mortality and morbidity in the perinatal period - pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum - remains a major concern in Europe. Over… The Health and Care of Pregnant Women and Babies in Europe in 2010   

 
 

C-sections tied to child obesity
• Gender: Female • • Obesity • • Pregnancy • May 26 13

C-sections tied to child OBesity

More babies born via cesarean section grow up to be heavy kids and teens than those delivered vaginally, according to a new study of… C-sections tied to child obesity   

 
 

Critics and Supporters React To Decision to Expand OTC Access to Plan B
• Drug News • • Gender: Female • • Pregnancy • May 03 13

The decision comes after Judge Edward Korman of the District Court of Eastern New York overturned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’… Critics and Supporters React To Decision to Expand OTC Access to Plan B   

 
 

Antidepressants not tied to stunted infant growth
• Drug News • • Pregnancy • Mar 27 13

Despite concerns that antidepressant use during pregnancy could affect infants’ growth and development, a small new study finds no size differences in the first… Antidepressants not tied to stunted infant growth   

 
 

Ghanaian pregnant women who sleep on back at increased risk of stillbirth
• Childbirth • • Pregnancy • 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   

 
 

City Can’t Win on Teen Pregnancy Issue
• Fertility and pregnancy • • Pregnancy • • Public Health • Mar 07 13

The city spent two years and more than $400,000 developing its new campaign to prevent teen pregnancy, but apparently focus groups didn’t reveal that… City Can’t Win on Teen Pregnancy Issue   

 
 

Eating junk food while pregnant may make your child a junk food addict
• Food & Nutrition • • Pregnancy • Feb 28 13

Here’s another reason why a healthy diet during pregnancy is critical to the future health of your children: New research published in the March… Eating junk food while pregnant may make your child a junk food addict   

 
 

Too much vitamin D during pregnancy can cause food allergies
• Allergies • • Food & Nutrition • • Pregnancy • Feb 28 13

Pregnant women should avoid taking vitamin D supplements. Substitution appears to raise the risk of children developing a food allergy after birth. This was… Too much vitamin D during pregnancy can cause food allergies   

 
 

Babies born by C-section at risk of developing allergies
• Allergies • • Pregnancy • Feb 25 13

For expectant moms who may contemplate the pros and cons of natural child birth or Caesarian section, a Henry Ford Hospital study suggests that… Babies born by C-section at risk of developing allergies   

 
 
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