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New study indicates link between weight gains during pregnancy and dieting history
Women who have a history of dieting or other restricted eating practices are at risk of gaining an inappropriate amount of weight during pregnancy. view more (2008-10-01)
Sleep apnea increases risk of diabetes and hypertension in pregnant women
Sleep apnea is associated with a greatly increased incidence of pregnancy-induced diabetes and high blood pressure. view more (2007-05-23)
Trauma experienced by a mother even before pregnancy will influence her offspring's behavior
A new study in rats at the University of Haifa reveals: Trauma experienced by a mother even before pregnancy will influence her offspring's behavior. view more (2009-05-12)
Moving to the UK worsens maternal health behaviors
After women immigrate to the UK their maternal health behaviours worsen as their length of residency increases. The longer ethnic minority women live in the UK the more likely they are to smoke during pregnancy or give up breastfeeding early, concludes a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2008-04-11)
University of Manchester pioneers study to support teenage mums' bone health
Researchers in The University of Manchester's School of Medicine are undertaking a pilot study into the healthy bone development of teenage mothers, as part of an ongoing commitment to supporting the health of young families. view more (2005-03-07)
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy nearly doubles risk of having a heavy baby
A study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research of more than 40,000 women and their babies found that women who gained more than 40 pounds during their pregnancies were nearly twice as likely to have a heavy baby. view more (2008-10-31)
University research dispels popular myth
New research by a University of Sunderland psychologist has challenged the common belief that pregnant women suffer from memory and concentration impairment. A study by Dr Ros Crawley and her team concluded that there is no evidence to support widespread opinion that women's mental abilities weaken during pregnancy. Magazine articles, childcare... view more... (2003-03-13)
Expert joins scheme to boost the health of young people
A teenage pregnancy expert from Staffordshire University is to take a leading role in a UK Government bid to improve the lives of children and young people across England. Dr Ruth Chambers, Professor of Primary Care Development at the University`s School of Health, has been appointed co-chair of a new working group set up to look specifically at... view more... (2002-01-14)
Surrogate motherhood relatively stress-free
It is an enormous decision for a woman to become a surrogate mother for a childless couple. With so many issues involved that could cause anxiety (for example the surrogate mother having to hand over the child to its new parents after the birth, ensuring the surrogate takes care during the pregnancy and behaves healthily, and financial... view more... (2003-10-30)
It's safe for obese moms-to-be to lose weight during pregnancy, new SLU research finds
Most women who are obese can safely exercise and diet to lose weight during pregnancy, according to a small pilot study conducted by Saint Louis University researchers. view more (2007-06-06)
FOLATE SUPPLEMENTS DURING PREGNANCY COULD PROTECT AGAINST LEUKAEMIA (p 1935)
A population-based study from Western Australia in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that folate and iron supplementation during pregnancy might be associated with a decreased risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). ALL is the most common childhood cancer in more-developed countries but it has few recognised risk factors or... view more... (2001-12-05)
New guideline tackles leading cause of mother and child death
A new guideline published in this week's BMJ will help to tackle one of the leading causes of illness and death during pregnancy. view more (2005-03-09)
Study suggests obese women should not gain weight
For years, doctors and other health-care providers have managed pregnant patients according to guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). view more (2009-06-01)
Boys more likely when pregnancy takes longer
The longer it takes to get pregnant, the more chance there is of having a boy, finds a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2005-12-19)
Postpartum anxiety delays puberty in offspring
Hormonal changes early in pregnancy cause maternal postpartum anxiety and behavior changes that can lead to a delayed onset of puberty in both birth and adoptive daughters, according to a new study conducted in mice. view more (2009-06-11)
Perform non-radiation ERCP during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Hormonal changes during pregnancy increase the lithogenicity of bile and impair gallbladder emptying, which create a favorable environment for gallstone formation. view more (2009-08-12)
Flu vaccine given to women during pregnancy keeps infants out of the hospital
Infants born to women who received influenza vaccine during pregnancy were hospitalized at a lower rate than infants born to unvaccinated mothers. view more (2009-11-03)
Fish really is brain food
Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that mums-to-be who eat oily fish such as sardines and mackerel have children whose visual development is better. This positive association was also seen for breastfeeding. The findings were announced by Dr Cathy Williams, the eye expert on the Children of the 90s project. This study based in... view more... (2001-02-01)
Drinking during pregnancy linked to offspring's risk of alcohol disorders in early adulthood
Individuals whose mothers drink three or more glasses of alcohol at any one occasion in early pregnancy have an increased risk of developing alcohol disorders by 21 years of age. view more (2006-09-05)
Mild maternal stress may actually help children mature
Contrary to popular belief, mild to moderate levels of maternal psychological stress during pregnancy may actually enhance fetal maturation, according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. view more (2006-05-18)
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