You are here : health.am > Pregnancy Health Center > Pregnancy news Pregnancy news Poor diet before pregnancy is linked with preterm birth • Pregnancy news • May 23 14 University of Adelaide research has for the first time confirmed that women who eat a poor diet before they become pregnant are around 50% more likely to have… Study finds genetic patterns in preeclampsia • Pregnancy news • May 07 14 Different manifestations of preeclampsia, such as early vs. late timing or typical vs. high severity, appear to have distinct genetic underpinnings, suggesting that they may need to be studied and treated… New research explores how smoking while pregnant leads to other diseases • Pregnancy news • May 05 14 While many parents-to-be are aware that the health of their baby starts before they’ve actually arrived into the world, recent research reveals that “harm” (i.e., tobacco… Studies presented at ACOG Annual Meeting reveal new information about weight and pregnancy • Pregnancy news • Apr 28 14 Two studies from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reveal new information about the effects of weight gain and obesity… Pregnancy complications may be more common in immigrants from certain regions • Pregnancy news • Apr 23 14 Pregnant immigrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Caribbean islands may require increased monitoring during pregnancy, according to new research from St. Michael’s Hospital. The study,… Stress in pregnancy linked to children’s asthma risk • Pregnancy news • Apr 07 14 Stress during pregnancy brought on by events like divorce, job loss or death of a loved one appears to be linked to an increased risk of asthma and eczema… Stress impacts ability to get pregnant • Pregnancy news • Mar 23 14 Having difficulty getting pregnant can be an incredibly stressful experience for any couple. Now, for the first time, researchers have data that suggests preconception stress might play a role in infertility.… Kawasaki disease and pregnant women • Pregnancy news • Mar 06 14 In the first study of its type, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have looked at the health threat to pregnant women with a history of Kawasaki… New research reinforces danger of drinking alcohol while pregnant • Pregnancy news • Feb 15 14 Women who drink alcohol at moderate or heavy levels in the early stages of their pregnancy might damage the growth and function of their placenta - the organ… Pregnant teens under age 15 face unique risks: study • Pregnancy news • Feb 10 14 Girls who became pregnant before age 15 were more likely to report having sex with much older partners and initially forgoing contraception than their slightly older peers, according… Women with schizophrenia at higher risk of pregnancy and delivery complications: Study • Pregnancy news • Feb 03 14 Women with schizophrenia are nearly twice as likely to experience pre-eclampsia, pre-term birth and other serious pregnancy and delivery complications as women without the condition,… New study suggests choline recommendations during pregnancy may be too low • Pregnancy news • Feb 01 14 Recent research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) found that during pregnancy, and particularly during the third trimester, large amounts of choline may… Small size in early pregnancy linked to poor heart health later in life • Pregnancy news • Jan 23 14 Poor growth in the first three months of pregnancy is associated with a range of cardiovascular risk factors in childhood, finds a study published… Study on pregnancy and alcohol fails to take psychological factors into account • Pregnancy news • Jan 03 14 “It is OK to drink a little bit of alcohol during pregnancy” or “a pregnant woman should not touch alcohol at all during her pregnancy”.… Children at lower risk for peanut, tree nut allergies if moms ate more nuts while pregnant • Pregnancy news • Dec 24 13 Children appear to be less at risk for developing peanut or tree nut (P/TN) allergies if their mothers are not allergic… Antidepressants taken in pregnancy don’t cause autism • Pregnancy news • Dec 18 13 Women who take a common type of antidepressant during pregnancy are not more likely to have a child with autism, according to a new study from Denmark. But children did… Preterm birth risk increases for pregnant women exposed to phthalates • Pregnancy news • Nov 18 13 The odds of preterm delivery appear to increase for pregnant women exposed to phthalates, chemicals people are exposed to through contaminated food and water and in a… Heart disease No. 1 cause of pregnancy-related deaths in California • Pregnancy news • Nov 17 13 Heart disease is the leading cause of women’s pregnancy-related deaths in California - but nearly one-third could be prevented, according to research presented at the American Heart… Women with asthma could face a delay in becoming pregnant • Pregnancy news • Nov 13 13 Women with asthma could take longer to conceive, according to new research. The study, published online today (14 November 2013), in the European Respiratory Journal, adds new… Exercise during pregnancy gives newborn brain development a head start • Pregnancy news • Nov 10 13 As little as 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times per week during pregnancy enhances the newborn child’s brain development, according to researchers at the University of… Preeclampsia during pregnancy may be linked with kidney failure risk • Pregnancy news • Nov 10 13 Preeclampsia during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of developing kidney failure, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013… Multiple birth pregnancies can cost nearly 20 times more than singleton pregnancies • Pregnancy news • Nov 10 13 Multiple pregnancies are a major public health concern in the United States and the rest of the world due to the significantly higher health risks… Allergy shots during pregnancy may decrease allergies in children • Pregnancy news • Nov 08 13 Expecting mothers who suffer from allergies may want to consider another vaccination in addition to the flu shot and Tdap. A study being presented at the Annual… Mother’s immunosuppressive medications not likely to put fetus at risk • Pregnancy news • Nov 08 13 Women with chronic autoimmune diseases who take immunosuppressive medications during their first trimester of pregnancy are not putting their babies at significantly increased risk of adverse outcomes,… Obstetricians change definition of on-time delivery • Pregnancy news • Oct 22 13 For years, babies born after a pregnancy lasting 37 to 42 weeks have been considered to be on time, or “term.” But a group of U.S. doctors is now separating deliveries… Page 1 of 31 pages 1 2 3 > Last » << Back to main