What are the Benefits of Breastfeeding Baby?
Breastfeeding has been part of motherhood since the beginning of time.
Before there were formulas and baby bottles, there was breastmilk.
Today, mothers have more options than ever when choosing how to feed
baby, but breastfeeding is still the best choice.
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Asthma in Pregnancy
Asthma is a condition which affects the lungs. Women with asthma who become pregnant must make sure that they properly
manage their condition or they put both themselves and their baby at
risk.
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Breastfeeding with Allergies
One of the difficulties that women face is restrictions concerning the types of medications they can take during pregnancy. These restrictions typically end once a woman has given birth.
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Effective Asthma Control Benefits Mother and Baby
Asthmatic mothers-to-be everywhere can breathe easier knowing the medications they relied upon before becoming pregnant are the best course of treatment during pregnancy, too.
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Mom's Stress May Increase Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk
SUNDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- If an expectant mother is exposed to high levels of stress, her baby may be more likely to develop asthma or allergies later in life, new research suggests.
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Breastfed Babies Have Lesser Risk of Asthma
A new study conducted by researchers in the Netherlands finds babies fed exclusively breast milk until 6 months of age are less likely to suffer from asthma symptoms.
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Magnetic Fields May Increase Risk of Asthma
Kaiser Permanente recently completed a research study linking maternal exposure to magnetic fields to asthma risk in children. The report was published in the online version of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
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Low-Fat Yogurt May Cause Asthma and Hay Fever
Researchers have found a connection between eating low-fat yogurt during
pregnancy and an increased risk of hay fever and/or asthma in their
children.
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Foam Crib Mattresses Emit Toxic Fumes; Ventilation Important
A recent study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) suggests it might be a healthy idea to let foam mattresses air out for about six months before putting a baby to sleep on it.
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Maternal Asthmogen Exposure and Asthma Risk in Offspring
Using information collected by the Danish National Birth Cohort,
researchers at Aarhus University revealed no significant connection
between maternal occupational exposure to asthmogens and asthma risk in
children up to age seven.
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Meth Exposure Blunts Toddler Stress Response
According to researchers, maternal meth use could alter how the body reacts to stress with a blunted cortisol response. Abnormal cortisol response may be associated with behavioral problems and increased risk of asthma.
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Maternal Occupation May Have Impact on Asthma Risk
A new research study links a mother's occupation during pregnancy to increased risk ofasthma. According to researchers, exposure to certainagents could impact the fetus well into adulthood.
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Smoking Cessation During and After Pregnancy Study
According to the study, only 50% of women stop smoking during
pregnancy and of those, less than 35% maintain a smoke-free environment
four years after birth.
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C-Section May Lead to Increased Risk for Asthma
Asthma is a breathing disorder that affects approximately 300 million people globally. It is estimated that the condition causes more than 250,000 deaths annually.
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Women with Asthma Could Face Delay in Becoming Pregnant
A new study suggests it may take longer for women with asthma to conceive than it does women without the condition. This research adds to mounting evidence that asthma has a negative effect on fertility.
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Bronchodilators During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about bronchodilators and pregnancy/breastfeding. Are they safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
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Corticosteroids During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about corticosteroids and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Are they safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Asthma Inhalers During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about asthma inhalers and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Are they safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Theophylline During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about theophylline and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/org breastfeeding?
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Preeclampsia May be Linked to Air Pollution
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that can lead to
hypertension, protein in urine and preterm delivery. The only cure for
the condition is delivery of the fetus. Researchers have been looking
for a definitive cause of preeclampsia for years.
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Do Asthma Drugs Increase Risk of Congenital Anomalies?
Researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health
report there is no increased risk of congenital anomalies in patients
taking asthma medications during pregnancy. The study was published in
the journal Pharmacotherapy.
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Asthma Treatment May Increase Risk Factors in Fetus
Pregnant women with asthma typically used inhaled glucocorticoid during
pregnancy. Glucocorticoids relax the lungs and make it easier to
breathe. While the risk of disease does not increase when the fetus is
exposed to these asthma medications, the risk of metabolic problems and
endocrine disturbances may increase.
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Wheezing Risk Higher in Offspring of Obese Mothers
According to a new study published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology,
obesity prior to pregnancy increases the risk of offspring wheezing
four-fold when children of obese mothers are compared to children of
normal weight mothers.
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The Effect of Maternal Asthma on the Neonate
Researchers recently published a study in the journal BJOG
on the effect of maternal asthma on the neonate. The study addressed congenital
malformations, hospitalization risk and perinatal mortality.
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Smoking During Pregnancy Linked to Teen Asthma
Pregnant women are warned about the effects of smoking during pregnancy from the first obstetric visits. While smoking can cause premature birth and reduced birth weight, it now appears there is a long-term risk to worry about as well.
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Respiratory Function in Children Born to Mothers with Asthma
Researchers from the Department of Medicine at the Universidade Federal de Sergipe in Brazil recently completed a study concluding that maternal asthma may increase the risk of childhood asthma in offspring.
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The Link Between Maternal Obesity and Asthma
The number of children suffering from asthma has steadily increased in recent years. At an almost parallel rate, obesity has also increased.
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Smoking Ban: Preterm Births and Asthma Hospitalizations Drop
Smoking bans are increasingly common in the last 3 decades. These bans have cleared the air and a recent study from the Netherlands indicates they've improved the health of newborns and children, too.
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Antibiotics During First Year and Risk of Asthma
A recently conducted study finds a link between antibiotic use in infancy and development of asthma by age 6.
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Specific Bacteria Needed to Prevent Asthma in Babies
A recent study indicates asthma can be prevented if a baby’s gut bacteria (microbiome, microbiota) includes four specific types of bacteria during baby’s first three months of life.
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Early Infant Growth and Asthma Risk
According to researchers in the Netherlands, fast infant growth during the first three months after birth may cause an increased risk of asthma. Fetal growth did not appear to have an effect on asthma risk.
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Are Children Born by C-Section More Likely to Have Allergies?
More than 1,293,000 children were born by cesarean section in 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which means nearly one-third of all babies are born by C-section.
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New Asthma Treatment Available for Pregnant Women
Asthma is one of the more difficult health problems to control during pregnancy. Doctors need to control exacerbations, but they also want to reduce the amount of medication taken by pregnant women and thus the fetus.
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Infection During Pregnancy and Asthma Risk in Baby
Researchers from the Yale University School of Medicine found an unexpected link between one particular maternal infection and an increased risk of childhood asthma.
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High-Risk Pregnancy - Maternal
Maternal causes of a high-risk pregnancy
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Asthma More Likely in Low Birthweight Babies
Babies and infants born with lower than average birth weight may be at increased risk for developing asthma later in life.
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Mental Illness May Increase Risk of Asthma in Children
Mental illness has long been considered a silent disease.
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