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Preventing Violent Tendencies May Start In-Utero
For most expecting parents, thinking of violence as it pertains to actions of their soon to be newborn is nearly impossible.
The Birth Control Pill Changes A Woman's Memory and Mind
Researchers at UC Irvine have found that women who take birth control pills appear to remember emotional events in a manner more similar to men.
Prenatal Vitamins Shown to Prevent Preterm Births
A new study shows that taking prenatal vitamins around the time of conception- four weeks before and eight weeks after a woman’s last period- can reduce preterm (premature) births and the chances of having a smaller-than-normal baby.
Fetus Smells Odors and Brain Development Alters
The fetus is more aware than many pregnant women understand. When pregnant women eat and drink certain things,
Mothers Suffering from Miscarriage and Stillbirth More Likely to Have Heart Attack
A group of German researchers studied nearly 12,000 women and found that miscarriages and stillbirths carry a long term side effect.
Rates of Maternal Deaths During Pregnancy on the Rise
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have released numbers for maternal deaths during pregnancy and while the numbers are still lower in the United States than other countries, the rate is higher than experts would like to see.
Strep B Test Studied to Prevent Misuse of Antibiotics by Pregnant Women
Women who come into the Hospital in full labor but without having had a GBS culture are typically treated with antibiotics to protect the infant from a group B Strep infection.
Carbamazepine Linked to Increased Risk for Spina Bifida
Women who suffer from epilepsy often take anti-epileptic medications throughout their pregnancy.
Mom’s Weight May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease
A report given at the 43rd Annual Meeting and Science Exposition held by the American Society of Nephrology reveals that maternal weight and health conditions
CDC Reinforces Safety of Flu Vaccine for Pregnant Women
Despite the reports that the flu vaccine is safe and recommended for pregnant women, there has still been some question in the medical and patient community.
Classic Conditioning Technique May Help Diagnose Exposure to Fetal Alcohol
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is diagnosed based on a set of physical anomalies at birth. These include altered facial formation and development issues.
Researchers May Have Found the Link Between Maternal Smoking and SIDS
Obstetricians often talk to pregnant women about the potential health threats associated with smoking while pregnant.
Maternal Eating Habits May Affect How Children Process Medications for Life
A group of researchers from Oregon State University have linked lower than average birth weight to an infant’s ability to process medications, for life.
Fertility Tests May Under-Predict Fertility
The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill has found a discrepancy between reported fertility and actual fertility in a group of volunteers.
Extreme Morning Sickness May be Genetic
About 60,000 women are admitted to the hospital each year for extreme morning sickness. Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy,
Antiepileptic Drugs May Cause Decreased School Performance
According to a new study published in Epilepsia, women who take multiple antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy may have teenagers who suffer from poor performance in schools.
Bed Rest May Cause More Harm Than Good
Bed rest is commonly used as a treatment for preterm labor. According to a report published in Biological Research for Nursing, bed rest may cause more harm than good to a pregnant woman and the unborn fetus.
