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.
Sugar and Fat Consumption During Pregnancy Linked to Offspring Addiction Risk
Research conducted by a team of neuroscientists at the University of Florida discovered that female rats who consumed a diet high in sugar or fat gave birth to offspring prone to become obese and abuse alcohol and other addictive substances.
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Risk of Hypospadias with Medical and Herbal Use During Pregnancy
Hypospadias is a condition that affects male infants. The condition causes the urethra to develop in a location other than the tip of the penis.
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Is Any Form of Tobacco Safe During Pregnancy?
It's impossible to dispute the fact that cigarette smoking is harmful to one's health. Women who smoke during pregnancy risk harming the developing fetus, especially the developing brain.
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Genetic Variations in Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
NAS is caused by opioid-dependence during pregnancy. Researchers revealed a connection between genetic variants in newborns with the condition, length of hospital stay and necessary treatment.
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Rare Birth Defects Associated with Over-the-Counter Decongestants
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, over-the-counter decongestants may be a cause for concern when used in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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How Many Prenatal Visits are Enough?
Based on findings associated with the WHOACT (World Health
Organization Antenatal Care Trial) some countries reduced the number of
prenatal visits for healthy, uneventful pregnancies from eight visits to
four visits.
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Meal-Prep Do’s and Don’ts During Pregnancy
Simple yet often overlooked food preparation steps that make a big nutrition difference.
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Intermittent Malaria Treatment Detrimental to Offspring
According to researchers from the Department of Pediatrics from the
University of Washington School of Medicine, intermittent malaria
treatments during pregnancy prove harmful to infants and offspring. The
study was published in the journal PLoS One.
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Air Quality Impacts Unborn Fetus
The quality of the air pregnant women breathe has an impact on the developing fetus, according to a new study. The study was published in Environmental Health.
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Hands OFF My Belly!
What is it about a perfectly pregnant tummy that leads total strangersto reach out and rub it? Some expectant mothers don't mind thetouchy-feely intimacy when it's the hand of a friend or family memberdoing the rubbing but what about strangers?
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Treatment of Opioid Dependence in Pregnancy
Researchers from the University of Oslo recently completed a study investigating two possible opioid treatments commonly used in pregnancy in order to determine possible side effects or complications that may be associated with the drug combinations.
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Anorexic Mom Eating for Two
Britain's Daily Mail reports the story of attractive 21-year-old Holly Griffiths, who is due to give birth soon to her second child. It's a very high-risk pregnancy because Griffiths has battled anorexia since she was just 8 years old.
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Lead: Common Chemicals and Pregnancy Safety
Lead has a reputation for being the bad boy of environmental toxins but many people don't know why. The chemical structure of lead is similar to calcium, therefore it is stored in the bones and teeth, right alongside calcium.
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Non-Delivery Hospitalization Ups Risk of Clotting
It is a well-accepted fact in the medical community that the longer a patient stays in the hospital, the more likely a blood clot will develop. A blood clot, also called venous thromboembolism (VTE), can be life-threatening.
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Caffeine Linked to Low Birth Weight
A recent study published in BMC Medicine claims caffeine passes through the placenta to the fetus, but the fetus is not prepared to handle the caffeine so it remains active. This can cause health concerns, including low birth weight.
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Pregnancy Safety: Organophosphate Pesticides
Once nerve agents of chemical warfare, organophosphates are now commonly used in agricultural pesticides that dust many of our industrial crops and are commonly used in home gardens, too.
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Tylenol During Pregnancy and ADHD Risk
The general perception has been that it's OK to take Tylenol during pregnancy but a recent study of Danish mothers and their children suggests some rethinking may be in order.
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Are Stool-Softening Laxatives Safe While Pregnant?
All about stool-softening laxatives and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Are they safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Pregnant Women and West Virginia Chemical Spill Impact
More than 300,000 residents of West Virginia have been unable to use the tap water running into their homes, workplaces, restaurants, schools, and elsewhere.
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Antidepressants and Newborn Lung Complications in Infants
A recent study indicates there is a small but increased risk of a particular lung condition the infant may develop when its mother takes an SSRI during the late stages of pregnancy.
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Australia May Prosecute Moms Who Drink Alcohol While Pregnant
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a "real problem" in the Northern Territory (NT), according to its attorney-general, John Elferink.
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Antidepressants and Pulmonary Hypertension in Infants
According to a new study, the use of antidepressants during pregnancy may increase the risk of high blood pressure in the lungs or pulmonary hypertension.
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Eating Nuts While Pregnant May Reduce Child's Food Allergy Risk
A woman can reduce her child's risk for allergies by eating peanuts during pregnancy, according to a new study.
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Imaging Technique for Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
Until now, limited research on embryos has prevented scientists from understanding how maternal use of alcohol causes congenital heart defects.
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction Guideline Study
IUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is when the fetus is too small, usually less than the 10th %tile.
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Tobacco and Marijuana Use in Low-Income Pregnancies
According to a study published in the Journal of Addiction, Research and Therapy, marijuana use in pregnancy may be more prevalent than tobacco use because pregnant women perceive the drug as a safer alternative to tobacco use.
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Inflammation During Pregnancy and Fetal Brain Development
The over-activation of a woman's immune system during pregnancy, such as when she has a cold or the flu, may influence the brain development of the child she carries.
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Mom's Blood Sugar Influences Child's Weight
An expectant mother's blood sugar levels affect how heavy her baby will be, according to a new study.
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Study: Magnesium Sulfate for Neuroprotection
Magnesium sulfate is currently used as a neonatal neuroprotectant for deliveries at less than 30 weeks gestation. Researchers recently started collecting data for a trial covering gestational ages 30 to 34 weeks.
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How Does Maternal Obesity Affect Offspring?
High-fat and high-sugar diets are thought to play a role in the rise of obesity, but researchers believe the next generation will be predisposed to obesity and certain diseases due to molecular mechanisms that take place in the uterus during gestation.
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Effect of Prescribed Methadone on Infant Vision
Misuse of drugs during pregnancy has been found to increase the risk of
infant visual impairments. Researchers from the Princess Royal Maternity
in Glasgow recently published a study in the journal Pediatrics on the
infant visual evoked potentials (VEP).
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Exercising While Pregnant Improves Heart Function in Offspring
A mother can improve the health of her child's heart by exercising during pregnancy, according to a new study.
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Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy-Related Deaths
The 2013 annual conference of the American Heart Association was held recently in Dallas, Texas. At a press briefing there, Dr. Afshan B. Hameed said that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death related to pregnancy in the state of California.
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Long-Term Effect of Elevated Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
High blood pressure in pregnancy is a clear warning sign for preeclampsia. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure has also been associated with birth defects and long-term side effects on maternal health independent of preeclampsia.
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Vision Affected by Chemicals in Water
Researchers have found a chemical in water that may damage the vision of your unborn child if you come in contact with the chemical during pregnancy. The chemical is called tetrachloroethylene or PCE.
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Flu Vaccine Protects Baby From Much More Than the Flu
The 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic offered unprecedented opportunity to study the effect of flu vaccinations on pregnant women and the babies they carried. Before 2009, less than 18 percent of all pregnant women in the US got flu shots. In 2009, that rate rose to 45 percent.
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Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy
Who isn’t attached to their cell phone most of the day? However, if you’re pregnant, you may want to start being cognizant of how often you are using your phone.
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Is it Safe to Take A Bath During Pregnancy?
There are so many myths surrounding pregnancy, and the dos and don'ts on what is safe to do while you're pregnant seem to change from day to day. Is it safe to take a bath during pregnancy?
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Suicide Risk Increased Due to Cat Parasite
Pregnant women should never come in contact with the cat litter box because of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that may be found in cat feces. The parasite can move to the brain if the pregnant woman ingests it by accident and cause health problems.
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Top Pregnancy Concerns
Learn about the top concerns in pregnancy, such as food, daily living, working, travel, sports, and more!
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Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion Risk
Of the pregnancies ending in spontaneous abortions, those who consumed caffeine amounts of at least 100 mg per day, were more likely to suffer from spontaneous abortions between the 6th and 12th week of pregnancy.
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Are Mixed Martial Arts Safe During Pregnancy?
Are mixed martial arts safe during pregnancy?
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Sleeping on Your Back During Pregnancy
Myth: They say you must always sleep during pregnancy on your side because it's healthier for the baby. Fact: Both true and not true!
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Foods and Substances to Avoid During Pregnancy
What foods and substances should you not consume during pregnancy?
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FertilAid Side Effects
The scientifically-validated herbal-nutritional components of FertilAid for Women have been selected for their roles in promoting reproductive wellness. But are there any side effects?
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Vaccinations and Pregnancy Safety
Information about vaccinations and pregnancy safety - who should have them and when.
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Is It Safe To Have Fruit Juice During Pregnancy?
Drinking fruit juice supposed to be healthy, but is it good for pregnant women?
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The Coffee Conundrum: Do you Really Have to Kick the Coffee Habit During Pregnancy?
Many women are unsure if they should forego their morning cup of coffee
or skip their daily coffee break during pregnancy.
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Can I Get a Tattoo During Pregnancy?
Most experts suggest waiting until you’ve delivered to get your next tattoo, but they also give tips for pregnant
women who want to add a little ink to their body while pregnant.
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See a Dentist During Pregnancy
Seeing a dentist while pregnant and having dental care during pregnancy is not only normal, but important for the health of mom and baby alike.
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