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Weight Management And Dieting During Pregnancy Is Beneficial
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:00pm
A woman who is both over weight and pregnant faces double challenges, not least because many women who are not overweight struggle not to gain weight over the course of the nine month gestation period. Pregnant women who are overweight or obese can…Examining Adaptive Abilities In Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure And/or ADHD
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Prenatal exposure to alcohol often results in disruption to the brain's cognitive and behavioral domains, which include executive function (EF) and adaptive functioning...Child Mortality Rate Decreased After Prenatal Micronutrient, Food Supplementation Internvention
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 4:00pm
A study in the May 16 edition of JAMA reveals that survival rates of newborns in poor Bangladeshi communities were significantly improved if their mothers received multiple micronutritions, including iron and folic acid combined with early food suppl…High Rate Of Malaria And Sexually Transmitted/Reproductive Tract Infections In Sub-Saharan Pregnant Mothers
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00pm
A review and meta-analysis of studies published in the May 16 theme issue of Global Health in JAMA reveals a significant burden of malaria and STIs/RTIs amongst pregnant women who attend antenatal facilities in sub-Saharan Africa...Finding Willing Doctors To Perform Vaginal Delivery After Caesarean Sometimes A Challenge
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 7:00pm
After a series of Caesarean sections and vaginal deliveries, Melissa Lunsford wants a vaginal delivery for her fourth child. To find a willing doctor or hospital that would enable a vaginal delivery for her fourth pregnancy proved to be a challenge..…Tenofovir Safe For HIV-Positive Pregnant Mothers
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 5:00pm
Tenofovir, the anti-HIV drug, is safe to use during pregnancy according to a new study published in PloS Medicine. The researchers, led by Diana Gibb from the MRC Clinical Trials Unit in London, UK, found that the drug does not increase the risk of k…The Pros And Cons Of Inducing Labor
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 1:00pm
Researchers have found that inducing labor after 37 weeks of pregnancy can lower the risk of perinatal mortality without increasing caesarean section rates. However, babies born to mothers who are induced are more likely to be admitted to a special c…Offspring Likely Suffer When Mother Is Overweight During Pregnancy
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 5:00am
That excess weight during pregnancy can lead to overweight children and adolescents has been known for some time, but new research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and in the US indicates that excess weight before and during pregnancy can have l…Neonatal Survival Rates Increased By Inducing Labor Around Due Date
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:00am
Babies born when labour is induced around their due date may have better survival rates than those whose birth is not induced, a study suggests. Researchers found that stillbirths and new born baby deaths were less likely to occur when labour was ind…Maternal Smoking And Preterm Birth Risk Drops With Smoking Ban
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:00am
A citywide ban on public smoking in Colorado led to significant decreases in maternal smoking and preterm births, providing the first evidence in the U.S. that such interventions can impact maternal and fetal health, according to an article in Journa…
Preeclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Preeclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 11/14/1998 4:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AMHealthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be HelpfulCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/18/2012 10:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AMPregnancy Symptoms
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Pregnancy SymptomsCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 2/21/2007 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AMInduced Labor Late in Pregnancy Has Pros, Cons
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Induced Labor Late in Pregnancy Has Pros, ConsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/10/2012 8:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/11/2012 12:00:00 AMMany Pregnant Women Fear Exercising
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Many Pregnant Women Fear ExercisingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/11/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/11/2012 12:00:00 AMPregnancy After 40: Healthy Weight Improves Risk
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Pregnancy After 40: Healthy Weight Improves RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/10/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/10/2012 12:00:00 AMAbout 20% of White Women Smoke While Pregnant
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 3:00am
Title: About 20% of White Women Smoke While PregnantCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/10/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/10/2012 12:00:00 AMHome Birth Poses Danger for Higher-Risk Pregnancies: Study
10 days ago, 9 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Home Birth Poses Danger for Higher-Risk Pregnancies: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/8/2012 2:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/9/2012 12:00:00 AMInfertility Treatments May Raise Birth Defect Risk
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Infertility Treatments May Raise Birth Defect RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/5/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/7/2012 12:00:00 AMPrenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/4/2012 2:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/7/2012 12:00:00 AM
Review: What to Expect When You're Expecting
24 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:37am
The filmmakers of the new ensemble comedy of the same name do all they can to mine the universal experiences of impending parenthood, with needlessly vulgar, but often funny and occasionally heart-warming results.Happy Mothers-to-be Day
7 days ago, 12 May 12, 2:06am
We've come up with a new tradition in our family: Mothers-to-Be Day. I wanted to do something special for my wife for Mother's Day this year.Nick Lachey Is Having Vanessa's Pregnancy Symptoms
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 1:47pm
PEOPLE Top 5 are the most-viewed stories on the site over the past three days, updated every 60 minutes Nick Lachey has promised that he'll be a hands-on dad , even before his new baby arrives.Herbs for common pregnancy symptoms: Gestational diabetes
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 5:33am
Being poked, prodded, weighed, measured, and evaluated is part of being pregnant in the 21st century.Guidelines For Management Of Lupus Nephritis Issued By The American College Of Rheumatology
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 9:37am
The American College of Rheumatology has issued newly created guidelines for the screening, treatment, and management of lupus nephritis - a severe manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus where the disease attacks the kidneys.
Lab Notes: Sugar Sours Memory, Fish Oil Trumps
14 hours ago, 18 May 12, 5:08pm
(MedPage Today) -- Rats fed a sugary diet forgot how to run a maze they had previously mastered, but the effect was countered by omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Also this week: new hope for Fanconi anemia.CDC: Test All 'Boomers' for Hepatitis C Infection
17 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:41pm
ATLANTA (MedPage Today) -- With "baby boomers" believed to account for 75% of the hepatitis C infected population in the U.S. -- the CDC wants everyone ages 47 to 67 be tested for infection.Weight-Control Diet for Mom Builds a Better Baby (CME/CE)
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 6:30pm
(MedPage Today) -- A calorie-controlled diet to reduce excess weight gain during pregnancy is not only safe for mother and baby but also can improve pregnancy outcomes compared with exercise alone or a combination of the two, a meta-analysis showe…MDs May Not Recognize Late Effects of Cancer Drugs
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 2:45pm
(MedPage Today) -- Fewer than 10% of primary care physicians could identify the major late toxicities associated with four commonly used chemotherapy drugs for breast and colorectal cancer, a survey showed.Zyprexa Reduces Nausea from Chemo
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 6:00pm
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) -- A well-known anti-psychotic drug can help cancer patients bear some of the side effects of chemotherapy, a researcher said.
Old wives' tales about pregnancy: Any merit?
53 days ago, 27 Mar 12, 1:00am
Despite advances in science, old wives' tales about pregnancy abound.Ectopic pregnancy recovery: Healing takes time
67 days ago, 13 Mar 12, 1:00am
After an ectopic pregnancy, you'll need time to recover both physically and emotionally.Prenatal genetic screening: Is it right for you?
, 7 Jan 12, 1:00am
Prenatal genetic screening is common, but it isn't required. Consider these important questions before testing.Induced labor: Making an informed decision
, 16 Dec 11, 1:00am
Induced labor — Would your baby be better off on the outside? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers insight on jump-starting labor.Late pregnancy symptoms: Toughing it out
, 18 Oct 11, 1:00am
You're not likely to feel your best at the end of pregnancy. Here's help handling late pregnancy symptoms.
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
7 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:50pm
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can help prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.Two new pregnancy shows
8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:22pm
Both lean toward the sentimentalPregnancy weight control helpful, study
8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:14pm
Research has suggested controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial.Pregnancy weight control 'helpful'
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:29pm
The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial.Study: Diet during pregnancy safe and beneficial
20 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:59am
A calorie-restricted diet alone was more effective for weight loss than exercise or a combination of both, study showed
Aishwarya Rai's Post-Pregnancy Weight Defended by Indian Designer - Gather Celebs News Channel
11 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:57pm
Stuff.co.nzAishwarya Rai's Post-Pregnancy Weight Defended by Indian DesignerGather Celebs News ChannelAishwarya Rai's post-pregnancy weight has been a topic of harsh criticism in recent weeks, especially in the actress's home country of India. It is…Teen Ambivalence Towards Pregnancy Points To Social Problems, Says Study - Huffington Post
13 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:20pm
Teen Ambivalence Towards Pregnancy Points To Social Problems, Says StudyHuffington PostA new report by Melissa Kearney and Philip Levine at the University of Maryland, suggests that common ideas about teenage pregnancy might be backwards. Teenagers i…Raven Dozier, Pregnant Woman Kicked By Dekalb County Police Officer, Recalls ... - Huffington Post
14 hours ago, 18 May 12, 5:04pm
Raven Dozier, Pregnant Woman Kicked By Dekalb County Police Officer, Recalls ...Huffington PostDozier was nine months pregnant on the day the Dekalb County Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance involving her brother. At the time, she…
Woman Who Tried To Commit Suicide While Pregnant Gets Bail - NPR (blog)
15 hours ago, 18 May 12, 4:17pm
RH Reality Check (blog)Woman Who Tried To Commit Suicide While Pregnant Gets BailNPR (blog)The girl, who was delivered by cesarean section, died after Shuai's unsuccessful suicide attempt in December 2010, while she was pregnant. Today a state court…
Pregnancy Guide 'What to Expect' Gave Lopez Comfort - HispanicBusiness.com
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:36pm
HispanicBusiness.comPregnancy Guide 'What to Expect' Gave Lopez ComfortHispanicBusiness.com"I found the book to be so incredibly accurate while I was pregnant, and honestly, I just see why everybody has this book and why it's the first thing that you…
Pregnancy weight control helpful: Study - au.news.yahoo.com
11 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:50pm
The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial. Experts found that weight management was not only safe but could also reduce complications for pregn…Teen Ambivalence Towards Pregnancy Points To Social Problems, Says Study - Huffington Post
13 hours ago, 18 May 12, 5:55pm
A new report by Melissa Kearney and Philip Levine at the University of Maryland, suggests that common ideas about teenage pregnancy might be backwards. Teenagers in the United States are more likely to become teen parents than teenagers in other ...Moms give pregnancy weight the boot - San Jose Mercury News
15 hours ago, 18 May 12, 4:37pm
Krissy Purdy, 28, is helping others combat the baby blues after finding a way to use her 2-year-old and 6-month-old sons to give added pregnancy weight the boot. The Sunnyvale resident and certified personal trainer instructs hour-long fitness ...Weight Management And Dieting During Pregnancy Is Beneficial - Medical News Today
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:58am
A woman who is both over weight and pregnant faces double challenges, not least because many women who are not overweight struggle not to gain weight over the course of the nine month gestation period. Pregnant women who are overweight or obese ...Diet Associated With Improved Outcomes in Pregnancy - Medscape News
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:43am
May 18, 2012 — Among dietary and lifestyle interventions, those based on diet appear to be the most effective and are associated with reduced weight gain during pregnancy and improved obstetric outcomes, according to the findings of a new systemati…
Calf Stretch
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:45am
I'd read about women having leg cramps and I didn't have a single charlie horse until my fourth baby. I was actually at a conference and sharing the room with another pregnant mom when it happened. If she hadn't been pregnant too she might have t…
How common is your birthday?
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 7:29am
Do you know what day of the week you were born on? And did you know that people actually track those types of data. In fact, check out this cool infographic of all the birthdays during the year ranked by popularity. Where do you fall? Do you notice…
Benjamin's Birth
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:35am
My son turns 19 today. At this point, I'd been in labor for a very long time, more than 45 hours by the time he was born. His birth was amazing and changed my life forever....Read Full Post
What causes twins?
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 4:47pm
Mariah Carey. Jennifer Lopez. Angelina Jolie. Julia Robert. Celine Dion. Marcia Cross. Rebecca Romijn. Molly Ringwald. What do they all have in common? Twins!I was reading a blog post the other day that had a long list of celebrities with twins…
Go Ahead, Swear in Labor
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 1:02pm
There are a lot of things that you could say in labor to help ease the pain. I spend some time in childbirth class telling my students that vocalization in labor is really good for helping to ease pain and feel "on top" of a contraction. In my pr…
Excess weight in pregnant women can have negative health Implications for offspring in adulthood
6 days ago, 13 May 12, 2:45pm
That overweight during pregnancy can lead to overweight children and adolescents has been known for some time, but new research indicates that excess weight before and during pregnancy can have long-lasting health consequences for the offspring of su…Maternal gluten sensitivity linked to schizophrenia risk in children
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 10:12am
Babies born to women with sensitivity to gluten appear to be at increased risk of developing schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders later in life, according to new findings from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Johns Hopkins University, Uni…Vaginal birth after c-section is option for women, not for some doctors, hospitals
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 10:11am
The option of a vaginal birth after having a Caesarean delivery (VBAC) is difficult to find for women who want that procedure. More doctors and hospitals are not willing to perform the risky procedure. However, a VBAC advocate and practicing physicia…Inducing labor can reduce birth complications without increasing Cesareans, study suggests
8 days ago, 10 May 12, 10:48pm
Induction of labor beyond 37 weeks of pregnancy can reduce perinatal mortality without increasing Cesarean section rates, finds a new study.More evidence on clot risks of non-oral contraceptives
8 days ago, 10 May 12, 10:48pm
A new study adds to the evidence that certain non-oral hormonal contraceptives carry a higher risk of serious blood clots than others.
Resolved Question: What would you name 10 kids?
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...! You have a complicated pregnancy and the triplets end up being...Resolved Question: Do you have a funny pregnancy or baby story?
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Resolved Question: Is there anything wrong with teaching teenage girls that if they get pregnant, abortion is the best …
, 19 Dec 09, 6:45pm
...keen on furthering your education anyway, then go ahead with the pregnancy” right?Resolved Question: am i ready to loose my virginity i think i am?
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...i kno all the risks STD's and pregnancy i am going to use protection and i...Resolved Question: When should I tell this guy I'm dating that I'm pregnant?
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...not showing at all and with my last pregnancy I didn't show until 22 weeks...
