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Study finds link between birth order and asthma symptoms
Among four year-olds attending Head Start programs in New York City, those who had older siblings were more likely to experience respiratory symptoms including an episode of wheezing in the past year than those who were oldest or only children. view more (2008-05-09)
Researcher creates weight guidelines for women pregnant with twins
Healthy, normal-weight women pregnant with twins should gain between 37 and 54 pounds, according to research from a Michigan State University professor who helped shape the recently released national guidelines on gestational weight gain. view more (2009-07-22)
Hubble unveils colourful star birth region on 100 000th orbit milestone
In commemoration of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope completing its 100 000th orbit around the Earth in its 18th year of exploration and discovery, scientists have aimed Hubble to take a snapshot of a dazzling region of celestial birth and renewal. view more (2008-08-11)
Nutrition a major factor in rise in twin pregnancies
The commonly held view that IVF is the only culprit in the steady increase in the numbers of twins born over the past thirty years was challenged by a scientist speaking at the 22nd annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Prague, Czech Republic. view more (2006-06-21)
Neonatal trials - asking the right questions
Gaining consent from parents on behalf of their children for neonatal trials - where new treatments are tested on new-born, ill babies - is often asked for and given inappropriately, Leeds research has shown. Dr Su Mason from the clinical trials and research unit interviewed 200 parents from nine European countries and found that in two-thirds of... view more... (2004-02-23)
The surprising power of the pill
Women who have tried to conceive using in vitro fertilization (IVF) methods are painfully aware that timing is of the essence. There are cancelled vacations, too many sick days taken from work, and the necessity to plan everything around "the treatment." view more (2008-03-25)
Smoking during pregnancy may impair thyroid function of mom and fetus
Cigarette smoking during pregnancy is associated with potentially harmful changes in both maternal and fetal thyroid function, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). view more (2009-01-13)
The penalty of having a sister — why sibling sex matters for male saiga antelopes
Having a twin sister could put male saiga antelopes at a reproductive disadvantage, says new research published today. The study shows that male twins with a sister are born lighter than those with a brother, making them smaller than the optimal size for males. view more (2007-03-07)
Women who drink moderately do not face a longer wait to become pregnant
Women who regularly drink a moderate amount of alcohol while trying to conceive do not have to wait longer than teetotallers to become pregnant, according to new research published today (Thursday 29 November) in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal, Human Reproduction. In fact, the study shows that women who do not drink at all can... view more... (2001-11-27)
Herpes virus link to complications in pregnancy
Researchers at Adelaide's Women's & Children's Hospital and the University of Adelaide, Australia, have made a world-first discovery that links viral infection with high blood pressure during pregnancy and pre-term birth. view more (2008-02-19)
Children born with extremely low-birth-weight have considerable health and educational needs
Children born in the 1990s weighing less than 2.2 lbs. are at significantly increased risk of experiencing chronic health conditions and functional and educational limitations compared to normal-birth-weight children, according to a study in the July 20 issue of JAMA. view more (2005-07-20)
PFOS and PFOA Exposure Associated with Lower Birth Weight and Size
Exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) in the womb is statistically associated with lower weight and head circumference at birth, according to an analysis of nearly 300 umbilical cord blood samples led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. view more (2007-08-20)
Local health investigation sheds light on gastroschisis birth defect
Results of an investigation conducted by University of Nevada, Reno researchers, public health officials and area physicians published this week in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, indicate that Washoe County experienced a cluster of a particular birth defect, gastroschisis, during the period April 2007 - April 2008. view more (2009-11-09)
Deliveries that scar the soul
Post-traumatic stress is a serious condition of anxiety that can occur after events like wars, rapes, and assaults. But even seemingly positive experiences such as giving birth to a child can trigger post-traumatic stress. In Linköping researcher Johan Söderquist's studies 1-2 percent of new mothers met the criteria for post-traumatic... view more... (2002-12-13)
UTMB study identifies women at risk of gaining excessive weight with injectable birth control
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have identified women who are likely to gain weight while using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, more commonly known as Depo-Provera or the birth control shot. view more (2009-07-27)
Early exposure to common viral infection does not protect against allergy
Common viral infections in early childhood do not protect against allergy, concludes research in Thorax. If anything, the evidence points to an increased risk. view more (2002-04-25)
Birth of musical protégés? How music heard in the womb is remembered by the child
A study carried out at the University of Leicester, to be shown on BBC's Child Of Our Time today (Wednesday July 11, BBC1, 9pm) reveals for the first time that babies remember sounds they heard in the womb - and recognise them well into later life. The study, by Dr Alexandra Lamont from the Music Research Group at the University's School of... view more... (2001-07-10)
Multiple corticosteroid injections in pregnant women may increase cerebral palsy
When pregnant women are at high risk for preterm birth, giving them a single injection of corticosteroids has been shown to reduce the baby's chances of having serious lung problems after birth. view more (2007-09-21)
Late motherhood boosts family lifespan
Women who have babies naturally in their 40s or 50s tend to live longer than other women. view more (2009-05-04)
Urgent action needed to improve maternal care in Latin America
Unnecessary caesarean section is known to increase health risks for both mother and infant, while routine episiotomy has no benefit. Two studies in this week’s BMJ illustrate the gap between evidence and practice in maternal care. The first study shows that many poor women in Brazil actively seek a caesarean section because of fear of... view more... (2002-04-16)
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