Pregnancy safety is a relative new term to mean that recommendations are made and guidelines implemented wither outside or inside the hospital to ensure that both mothers and babies are safe.
Spring Conception + Flu = Premature Delivery?
A recent Princeton University study does demonstrate a connectionbetween spring conception and premature delivery. Seems the link is themother's bout with the flu during the latter stages of pregnancy.
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Conjunctivitis or pink eye is one of the most common childhood infections that can be contracted by touch and sharing towels, wash cloths and bedding.
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Antibodies and Pregnancy
The human immune system is powered by antibodies. When the body detects a
threat like bacteria or viruses, lymphocytes produces proteins called
immunoglobulins or antibodies to save the day.
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Flu Vaccination: Why So Many Questions This Year?
This year’s flu vaccination has stirred up many questions about how effective it truly is.
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FDA, EPA Urge Pregnant Women To Eat More Fish
The FDA and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have recently issued an updated advisory urging pregnant women to eat more fish and to make sure their toddlers do too.
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Healthier Babies Born After Coal Plant Closes
The closing of a coal power plant in China provided an ideal opportunity to study effects of air pollution and childhood health. Women who became pregnant after the plant closed had healthier babies.
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Keepsake Ultrasounds: Know the Risks
While ultrasound and Doppler fetal ultrasound heartbeat monitors are used by healthcare professionals throughout pregnancy, could the non-medical use of these devices be doing harm?
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Cleanest Ships for Babymoon Cruise
Cruises can be the ideal destinations for many couples planning aromantic babymoon escape so don't let sensationalist headlines keep youlandlocked.
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Top 10 Babymoon Destinations in the United States
When planning a babymoon, keep the interests of both parents inmind. Select a destination that offers a variety of things to dotogether or separately but don't crowd the itinerary.
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Benefits of Pilates During Pregnancy
Pilates can be a wonderful way to prepare for birth. “A Pilates workout is one of the best ways to get that full body circulation going, particularly around your vital organs where you need it..."
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5 Best Exercises to Enjoy During Pregnancy
Benefits to exercising wisely throughout pregnancy include increased energy, good mood, better sleep, stronger muscles, an easier delivery, and fewer pregnancy pounds to lose later.
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Hello, Flu Season!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say the vaccine for the 2015-2015 flu season is right on target and should provide better protection this year than last.
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Memorial Day Fun With Kids
Here are a few exciting, fun and friendly games to play at any Memorial Day party. All of these games are ideal for pregnant women and new moms.
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Fetal DNA Pulled from Mom’s Blood
According to a study published in the journal Nature, mom's blood may hold the key to DNA and genetic testing. This study could be the first step in making genetic testing a part of prenatal care for all women.
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Valacyclovir During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Valacyclovir and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
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Walking 30 Minutes Reduces Tobacco Cravings in Pregnant Women
Pregnant women who want to stop smoking should go for a walk, according
to a new study. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk for lowered
birth rate, prenatal death, and behavioral problems in children.
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Will Your Cell Phone Hurt Your Baby?
Mice exposed to simulated cell phone exposure while in the womb developed behaviors that resemble attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in human kids.
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Hepatitis E Viral Load and Liver Failure During Pregnancy
Hepatitis E is associated with high mortality rates in pregnant women
who suffer acute liver failure (ALF) as a result of the viral infection.
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Magnesium Sulfate to Prevent Eclampsia: IM vs. IV
Researchers from the University of Washington recently published a study in the journal BJOG comparing intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) magnesium sulfate treatment in pregnant women with eclampsia.
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Predicting Mortality Risk in Critically Ill Obstetric Patients
In some hospital settings the APACHE II (Acute Physiology and Chronic
Health Evaluation II) model is used to determine risk of mortality in
obstetric patients.
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Can I Take Tylenol During Pregnancy And While Breastfeeding?
Learn all about acetaminophen and if it is safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
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Pilates Exercises for Pregnancy
Doing Pilates during pregnancy can strengthen your tummy and pelvic floor muscles. It’ll reduce back pain, improve balance, and foster relaxation.
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Food and Beverage Packages Source of Toxic Chemical Exposure
A group of scientists has published its concerns for the safety of the packaging materials used in the food and beverage supply.
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Extra Pregnancy Care Training Needed to Improve Safety
According to a study published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality,
additional education can reduce the risk and occurrence of adverse
outcomes during and after pregnancy.
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Teens Who Smoke Marijuana Affect Offspring Reaction to Opiates
There are many parents who admit to trying marijuana at least once
during their teenage years. While it may not seem like a big deal at the
time, smoking marijuana could have a long term effect that passes on to
offspring.
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Can I Take Acyclovir During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding?
Is the drug Acyclovir, which is used to treat herpes simplex, safe to use while pregnant? How about if you are breastfeeding?
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Phthalate Exposure And Children's Health
Numerous studies have been conducted on the possible health side effects associated with phthalate exposure and pregnancy.
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Is Claritin Safe During Pregnancy And While Breastfeeding?
Learn all about Claritin (loratadine) and if it's safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Indulge Yourself With a Babymoon
Remember that romantic honeymoon you enjoyed to celebrate thebeginning of your lives together? Got a baby on the way now? Maybe it'stime to jump into one of the hottest trends in the tourism industry -babymoon getaways.
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Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Smoking: Effect on Offspring BMI
A recent study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity claims
parental smoking habits may have more impact on offspring BMI than
maternal smoking habits during pregnancy. Information for the study was
collected from the German Ulm Birth Cohort Study of 2000.
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Bone Status in Activity-Restricted Pregnant Women
Activity restriction during pregnancy may increase the risk of bone
fractures, according to a study published in the journal Biological
Research for Nursing.
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How Dental Health Affects Fertility, Pregnancy
Ever heard your grandmother say that you'll lose a tooth for every pregnancy? There could be some truth behind that.
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Secondhand Smoke and Full-Term Birth Weight
For mothers who do not smoke during pregnancy, secondhand smoke may
prove just as dangerous to the health and growth of the fetus, according
to a new study published in BMC Public Health.
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Fluconazole During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Fluconazole and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
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Effect of Solvent Exposure on Childhood Behavior
Women who work during pregnancy are at increased risk of coming in
contact with toxicants, including solvents. Researchers in France
recently published a study on the effects of solvents on childhood
behavior by age two.
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Medications in Pregnancy: General Principles
When it comes to taking medications in pregnancy, there is one major rule of thumb that all women need to follow: always ask your obstetrician about the safety of a medication before taking it.
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Contraceptives During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about contraceptives and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Are they safe for use during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Australian Woman Surfs Her Way Through 9+ Months of Pregnancy
It takes a lot to knock Kristi Olivares off her surf board. Pregnancycouldn't do it, not even when the pregnancy lasted nine and a halfmonths.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) Prevalence and Policy
According to the study,cases of fetal alcohol syndrome in Australia are underreported, which
could impact the effectiveness of programs designed to reduce the number
of children born with or at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Cost-Effectiveness in Treatment of Rh-Negative Pregnant Women
Researchers in Quebec recently published a study comparing four possible treatments for Rh-negative pregnancies in an attempt to find the most cost-effective means of treatment with good clinical outcome.
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Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism treatment during pregnancy is important to the neonatal
health, according to a new study published in the journal Thyroid.
Researchers from the Pediatrics Department at the University of Maryland
authored the study.
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Critical Review of Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy
Depression happens before, during and after pregnancy, but
conclusive research on the impact of untreated depression/anxiety versus
the impact of antidepressants on pregnancy is not sufficient, according
to researchers.
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Therapeutic Apheresis for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Pregnancy
Serum triglyceride levels
increase during pregnancy. In some cases, serum triglyceride can reach
unsafe levels. The condition is called hypertriglyceridemia.
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Another Reason to Avoid BPA
Intriguing findings from the University of North Carolina give moms andmoms-to-be another reason to hop on the BPA-free bandwagon if theyhaven't already. The study linked a child's exposure to this industrialchemical in the womb and early in life to high levels of anxiety laterin life.
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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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Physical Activity During Pregnancy Saves Bone Mass
According to a study published in the Archives of Gynecology and
Obstetrics, women who exercise regularly protect bone mass during
pregnancy by doing so.
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Vitamin C May Help Infants Born to Smoking Mothers
When women claim they are unable to stop smoking during pregnancy, there
has been nothing the obstetrician could do to improve the health of the
unborn fetus, until now.
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Elevated Blood Clot Risk in IVF Pregnancy
Researchers from Karolinska University report a connection between
in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and increased risk of blood clots and
pulmonary embolism in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Government Site Suggests Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy
Pregnant women may be more sensitive to the flu virus during pregnancy
due to changes in the immune system. According to Flu.gov, pregnant
women should seek out the flu shot as soon as it becomes available.
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Prozac (Fluoxetine) During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Prozac (Fluoxetine) during pregnancy, breastfeeding and trying to conceive (TTC). Is it safe?
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