Articles tagged with Pregnancy
Research found that 2-3% of pregnant women acquire herpes during pregnancy, with the greatest risk to infants when acquired late. Routine testing for herpes can help prevent transmission and inform birthing decisions.
Dr. Nathaniel H. Murdock has been elected president of the National Medical Association (NMA), a group serving 22,000 minority physicians. His top priority is preventing teen pregnancy through education, which he believes is key to addressing this issue.
Researchers found a significant link between maternal cigarette smoking and conduct disorder in boys, with 80% of sons of smokers developing the condition. The study suggests that nicotine may disrupt fetal brain development, highlighting the importance of preventing such disorders.
A review finds existing studies on pregnancy after breast cancer treatment are inconclusive due to biases and limited data. Researchers stress the need for more research to determine potential effects of estrogen levels on tumor growth in pregnant women.
Young physicians who undergo formal training in ultrasound testing on pregnant women perform better than those without such training, according to a Johns Hopkins study. The formal training program includes a checklist of sonographic skills and evaluates residents' progress through practical exams.
A study by University of Georgia researcher Velma McBride Murry found that African-American women who became mothers as adolescents do not suffer as much as previously thought. In fact, many adolescent mothers reported living above the poverty level and having similar backgrounds to those who remained virgins or had abortions.
Research suggests that higher hCG levels are associated with an increased risk of morning sickness during the first trimester. The study also found a link between age and pregnancy-related sickness, with older women experiencing less symptoms.
A new theory and computer model predict gestation length and preterm birth risk using 16 significant factors. The Mittendorf-Williams Rule is twice as accurate as Naegele's rule in predicting gestation, with potential to lower infant mortality rates.