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Differences in pregnancy risks and outcomes among immigrant groups to the US
Since the number of people of Hispanic and Asian origins has been increasing in the United States, it is important for healthcare workers to assess the risk factors associated with pregnancy outcomes in these ethnic groups. view more (2006-04-03)
Pregnancy diabetes doubles the risk of language delay in children
Children born to mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes run twice the risk of language development problems, according to a research team directed by Professor Ginette Dionne of Université Laval's School of Psychology. Details of this discovery are published in the most recent issue of the scientific journal Pediatrics. view more (2008-11-07)
Fibromyalgia increases pain and fatigue for pregnant women
Pregnant women with fibromyalgia (FM) experience significant pain, fatigue and psychological stress, symptoms that are often misdiagnosed or undertreated as a normal part of pregnancy. view more (2006-07-06)
Oral contraceptives increase risk for breast cancer in some women, meta-analysis finds
A meta-analysis published in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings indicts oral contraceptives as putting premenopausal women at significantly increased risk for breast cancer, especially women who use them prior to having a child. view more (2006-10-31)
Pregnancy cravings can harm your oral health
Pregnant women may often make ice cream runs to calm their cravings as they wait for their baby's arrival. Other women suffering from an eating disorder called pica, will have cravings for ice, freezer frost, or even soil. view more (2006-06-13)
Women Need Expanded Musculoskeletal Care During Pregnancy, Study Finds
Despite the high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy, few women in underserved populations receive treatment for their low back pain, according to a February 2007 study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT). view more (2007-03-07)
Underweight women at greater risk of miscarriage
Women who have a low body mass index before they become pregnant are 72% more likely to suffer a miscarriage in the first three months of pregnancy, but can reduce their risk significantly by taking supplements and eating fresh fruit and vegetables, according to study findings published online today. view more (2006-12-04)
Study identifies factors correlated with cerebral palsy
Several factors, including maternal infection during pregnancy, very preterm birth, and certain findings on brain MRI scans were correlated with cerebral palsy. view more (2006-10-04)
Moderate stress during pregnancy does not harm child development
Many cultures hold that stress during pregnancy affects a woman's unborn child. However, there has been surprisingly little research on the topic. view more (2006-05-17)
ESC Congress: Task Force on the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases during Pregnancy
IMPORTANT: This press release accompanies a presentation given at the ESC Congress 2003. Written by the investigator himself/herself, this press release does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Society of Cardiology Most pregnant women have normal hearts and most patients with heart disease are not contemplating pregnancy so many... view more... (2003-09-03)
Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Face Dilemma: Continue Treatment and Risk Birth Defects?
An article in the journal Epilepsia reviewed recent data on the risks associated with continuation of medical treatment of women with epilepsy during their pregnancies. While the general consensus is that use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with increased risk for birth defects, physicians weigh this risk against that of uncontrolled... view more... (2005-04-22)
Low Folic Acid Levels Linked with Increased Risk of Early Spontaneous Abortion
STOCKHOLM - Women with low folic acid levels are at a significantly increased risk of having an early, naturally occurring termination of their pregnancy, according to an article in the October 16 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). According to background information in the article, both folate deficiency and folic... view more... (2002-10-11)
Bisphenol A exposure in pregnant mice permanently changes DNA of offspring
Exposure during pregnancy to the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, found in many common plastic household items, is known to cause a fertility defect in the mother's offspring in animal studies, and now researchers have found how the defect occurs. view more (2009-06-11)
A new approach to the treatment of malaria in pregnant women in West Africa
A new approach to treatment for pregnant women suffering from malaria in west Africa has been found to be both safe and effective, following a randomised trial carried out by a team based in Ghana and at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). view more (2006-10-13)
Hairspray is linked to common genital birth defect, says study
Women who are exposed to hairspray in the workplace during pregnancy have more than double the risk of having a son with the genital birth defect hypospadias, according to a new study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. view more (2008-11-24)
Pregnancy-related hormonal changes linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the elevation in estradiol levels that occurs during pregnancy is more pronounced in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome (RLS) than in controls. view more (2009-02-02)
A low dose of caffeine when pregnant may damage the heart of offspring for a lifetime
A new study published online in The FASEB Journal shows that the equivalent of one dose of caffeine (just two cups of coffee) ingested during pregnancy may be enough to affect fetal heart development and then reduce heart function over the entire lifespan of the child. view more (2008-12-17)
A reversal of thinking: How women with lupus can increase chance for healthy pregnancies
In the not so distant past, women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease, were advised not to have children, and if they became pregnant, to have therapeutic abortions to prevent severe flares of their lupus. view more (2008-10-27)
Severe, acute maternal stress linked to the development of schizophrenia
Pregnant women who endure the psychological stress of being in a war zone are more likely to give birth to a child who develops schizophrenia. view more (2008-08-21)
Snoring pregnant women at higher risk for gestational diabetes
If you are pregnant and your mate complains your frequent snoring is rattling the bedroom windows, you may have bigger problems than an annoyed, sleep-deprived partner. view more (2009-06-11)
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