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Pregnancy and Childbirth
A healthy pregnancy starts long before you actually become pregnant. If you’re thinking about having a baby, see your doctor about prenatal nutrition (which often includes taking folic acid supplements), quitting smoking, and other healthy lifestyle changes.
Pregnancy and Childbirth News
Fewer Stillbirths Among Pregnant Women Vaccinated Against Flu
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who received a flu shot to protect them against the H1N1 swine flu virus had a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and of having a baby small for gestational age, according to a new study. The researchers examined data from nearly 56,000 single-child births that took [...]
Overweight Moms More Apt to Have Large Babies, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — Being overweight or obese before and during pregnancy is the most reliable predictor of a woman’s risk of giving birth to a large baby, which can increase the chances of cesarean section and other complications during delivery, a new study says. The Canadian study of 472 women also found that [...]
IUDs, Implants Best for Long-Term Birth Control: Study
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that long-term birth control options, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and under-the-skin implants, are 20 times more effective for preventing pregnancy than short-term contraceptives, such as birth control pills, patches and rings. “IUDs and implants are very effective; they rival tubal ligation in terms [...]
Birth Control Pills, HRT Tied to Digestive Ills
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — The use of oral contraceptives by younger women or hormone therapy by older women may be linked with inflammatory bowel disease, new research indicates. Birth control pills are associated with a higher risk for Crohn’s disease, said researcher Dr. Hamed Khalili, a clinical and research fellow of [...]
Breathing Smog While Pregnant May Worsen Asthma in Offspring
SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) – Exposure to air pollution while in the womb might harm the lung-function development of children with asthma, a new study finds. Researchers conducted repeated evaluations of 162 asthmatic children between the ages of 6 and 15 in Fresno, Calif., and used U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data to determine the children’s mothers’ [...]
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