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CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 06:00
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Drugs: Misc, Birth Defects: Misc, Antibiotics

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Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 14:00
Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior.
News Topics : Research & Development, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Behavior

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Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks
Sun Jul 19, 2009, 09:00
Condition, which affects mom and baby alike, may be more common than many think.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Drugs: Misc, Depression

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Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy
Fri Jun 19, 2009, 14:00
Skipping one phase when treating infertility also cuts costs, study finds.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Infertility, Health Costs, Birth

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Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study
Wed Jun 10, 2009, 17:00
Israeli researchers find short-term use during pregnancy should be safe.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Gastrointestinal Problems, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc

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Safety of Labor-Delaying Drugs Questioned
Fri Mar 06, 2009, 09:00
The dilemma, researchers say, is whether or not to treat at all.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Drugs: Misc, Doctors

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Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby
Tue Dec 02, 2008, 12:00
Infants born to moms who took it in first 3 months more likely to have respiratory woes.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Nutritional Supplements, Kids: Misc, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Child Development

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Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
Fri Nov 21, 2008, 12:00
Women who exercised during pregnancy needed less pain meds, study found.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Pain, Exercise: Water Exercise, Exercise: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Childbirth

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Alcohol in Early Pregnancy May Prompt Fetal Cell Death
Fri Aug 29, 2008, 14:00
Even a few glasses of wine enough to disrupt normal development, mouse study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Neurology, Infant / Child Care, Child Development, Brain, Alcohol: Misc

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C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births
Wed May 28, 2008, 12:00
Researchers suggest some of these procedures may just be matter of convenience.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Childbirth

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Pregnancy and Work Can Work
Fri May 02, 2008, 14:00
Tips for pregnant women who are working.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy

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Staff Training Reduces Postpartum Bleeding, Episiotomies
Wed Apr 30, 2008, 17:00
Studies urge oxytocin use after delivery, re-evaluation of accepted birthing practices.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Vaginal Problems, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Hospitals, Doctors, Birth

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Pot Plus Alcohol Kills Young Rats' Brain Cells
Tue Apr 22, 2008, 17:00
Finding another warning to pregnant women that drug use can affect fetal brain development.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Drugs: Misc, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Child Development, Alcohol: Misc

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Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure
Mon Apr 07, 2008, 09:00
Mom's use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs may affect kids into early adolescence, study shows.
News Topics : Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Brain, Birth Defects: Misc, Alcohol Abuse

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Dads' Substance Use Hurts Expectant Moms' Efforts to Quit
Fri Mar 28, 2008, 16:00
Many mothers return to old habits if father continues smoking, drinking, study says.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Parenting, Motherhood, Fatherhood, Drugs: Misc

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Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds
Fri Feb 01, 2008, 19:00
Group sets guidelines on monitoring for fetal growth restriction, preterm birth.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Infant / Child Care, Childbirth, Child Development, Asthma

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Health Tip: Eating During Pregnancy
Wed Jan 23, 2008, 09:00
Foods to avoid
News Topics : Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy: Drugs, Food Poisoning, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse

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Anti-Malaria Drugs Help Africa's Women, Babies
Tue Jun 19, 2007, 16:00
Giving these meds in pregnancy improves birth outcomes, study finds
News Topics : Demographics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy: Drugs, Safety & Public Health, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Women's Problems: Misc

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Race Plays Role in Women's Folic Acid Intake
Mon May 14, 2007, 17:00
Those of childbearing age risk neural tube defects in babies without it, study says
News Topics : Child Development, Nutritional Supplements, Pregnancy, Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy: Risks, Vitamins / Minerals, Women's Problems: Misc

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Low-Fat Dairy Foods May Boost Infertility Risk
Wed Feb 28, 2007, 09:00
Study at odds with current dietary guidelines recommending three or more daily servings.
News Topics : Dieting To Lower Fat Intake, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Infertility, Pregnancy, Pregnancy: Drugs, Women's Problems: Misc