Pregnancy news
Iowa House bans abortion after 20th week of pregnancy
The Iowa Senate will consider a bill that bans abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy, following approval…
Mothers abused during childhood at risk for having low birth weight babies
Mothers who were maltreated as children have increased risk for giving birth to low birth weight babies. The…
Pregnancy complication deaths drop, but not equally
Deaths from a dangerous pregnancy complication in which the embryo implants outside the womb have decreased in recent…
UGA study finds weight training safe for pregnant women
Despite decades of doctors’ reluctance to recommend weight training to pregnant women, a new University of Georgia study…
Pregnancy possible soon after giving birth
Just had a baby, and not ready for another one quite yet?
To be safe, you…
Children of women who smoked during pregnancy at increased risk of becoming smokers
New research has revealed that prenatal exposure to nicotine increases the vulnerability to nicotine self-administration in adolescent mice.…
‘Pre-baby blues’ due to lack of support from partner
Pregnancy is meant to be a joyous time however some women experience overwhelming ‘baby blues’ before the birth…
Morning-after pill may be ok for non-emergency use
The morning-after pill may be safe and effective as a regular birth control method, researchers say.
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Scientists develop blood test for Down’s Syndrome
Pregnant women may soon be able to have a blood test to predict whether their babies are likely…
Could more IVF attempts really mean more success?
Researchers say couples trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF) could up their chances of success…
Study finds that electronic fetal heart rate monitoring greatly reduces infant mortality
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy…
Folic acid does not prevent premature birth, new study suggests
Mothers-to-be have long been advised to take the supplement – a form of Vitamin B – in order…
CO woman waits to see if pill mix up harmed embryo
Doctors say the early stages of pregnancy are an especially bad time for a pharmacological mix-up where a…
New research helps explain how progesterone prevents preterm birth
Research presented today at the 31st Annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM)—The Pregnancy Meeting™ has…
Study finds women used 30 percent less analgesia during labor when self-administered
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy…
Figuring out fetal alcohol syndrome in fruit flies
Drinking excess alcohol during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) due to the damaging effects of alcohol…
Just how bad is cocaine use during pregnancy?
People know that cocaine use during pregnancy is bad, but a new study shows that it’s linked to…
New Study Reveals that Lead Exposure May Affect Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
Even minute amounts of lead may take a toll on pregnant women, according to a study published by…
More doubts about acupuncture for labor pain
While many women may want a drug-free way to ease the pain of childbirth, a new study suggests…
“Artificial pancreas” shows promise in pregnancy
Scientists have shown how an “artificial pancreas” can help pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and say their…
