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Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 09:00
Study found one more than doubled chances, while both increased risk eightfold.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Pregnancy, Poisons, Parenting, Neurology, Environmental Medicine, Child Development, Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)

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Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 17:00
1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pregnancy

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MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 16:00
Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, Infant / Child Care, Childbirth

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Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:00
Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds.
News Topics : Thyroid, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy

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Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Nutritional Supplements, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Birth Defects: Misc

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U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 09:00
March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement.
News Topics : Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Insurance: Lack Of, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Health Tip: Creating Your Birth Plan
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 09:00
Make a list of your preferences for delivery
News Topics : Pregnancy, Birth

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Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 14:00
But supplements are still recommended in the first trimester, researchers say.
News Topics : Pregnancy, Infant / Child Care, Asthma

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Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 06:00
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die.
News Topics : Pregnancy, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Age

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Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 12:00
Symptoms of seasonal flu could be severe in this group of women, study finds.
News Topics : Vaccines, Pregnancy, Flu, Centers for Disease Control

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Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 17:00
As hormones increase, so does the need to exert more pressure from the lungs, researchers say.
News Topics : Pregnancy, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female

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Fetus Learns Intonations of Mother's Tongue
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 12:00
French, German newborns show crying patterns that mimic parents' language, study finds.
News Topics : Speech Disorders, Pregnancy

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Health Tip: Getting Ready for Birth
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 09:00
Be prepared before you leave for the hospital
News Topics : Pregnancy, Birth

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Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 17:00
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Nutritional Supplements, Kids: Misc, Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)

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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 17:00
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Flu, Clinical Trials, Centers for Disease Control

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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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Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 09:00
Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show.
News Topics : Vaccines, Pregnancy, Infections: Misc, Infant / Child Care, Flu

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Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 12:00
Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Diabetes: Type I, Diabetes: Misc

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Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 14:00
Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds.
News Topics : Race, Pregnancy, Pain, Demographics, Childbirth

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1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 16:00
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Flu, Centers for Disease Control