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March 11, 2010: Psoriasis Increases Pregnancy Risks from MedPage Today
March 11, 2010: Big first trimester weight gain ups diabetes risk from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 10, 2010: U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate Increases Over Last Decade from NationalPartnership.org
March 10, 2010: Base VBAC Decision on Evidence, NIH Panel Urges from MedPage Today
March 9, 2010: Ectopic Pregnancy Rate Steady From 2002 to 2007 from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 8, 2010: Eating breakfast and fatty diet during early pregnancy increases chances of having a boy from the Telegraph UK (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 8, 2010: Adherence to Perinatal HBV Prevention Guidance Lacking from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 8, 2010: Exposure to BPA May Cause Permanent Fertility Defects, Yale Researchers Find from Yale University (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 8, 2010: Low birth weight may affect adult lung health from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 8, 2010: Therapy to Reduce Smoke Exposure Improves Birth Outcomes from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 8, 2010: Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life from Business Week
March 5, 2010: Out-of-Hospital Births Increase After 15-Year Decline, Government Report States from NationalPartnership.org (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 5, 2010: Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births from Business Week
March 4, 2010: The Effects of Tobacco on the Fetal Brain from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 4, 2010: High Plasma Folate Levels in Pregnancy May Increase Asthma Risk for Offspring from Medscape Today
March 2, 2010:
Early Pregnancy in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Assessment, Options Counseling, and Referral from Medscape Today (
click here for a link to the abstract
March 2, 2010: Can delaying pregnancy cut early water break risk? from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 2, 2010: Getting pregnant the "traditional" way or by assisted reproduction does not affect birthing process or the baby from News-Medical.net (click here for a link to the abstract)
March 1, 2010: U.S. Births Rise in All Age Groups from the New York Times (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 28, 2010: BPA May Raise Risk of Asthma in Kids from Business Week (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 27, 2010: Panel Calls for Lower Gestational Diabetes Cutoffs from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 26, 2010: New Network to Track Drugs and Vaccines in Pregnancy from Science magazine
February 26, 2010: Fertility problems may not affect kids' coordination from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 26, 2010: BPA exposure may cause fertility problems from the Times of India (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 25, 2010: Test allows men to check their sperm count at home from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 25, 2010:
Science and Sensibility: Choice of Birth Place in the United States from Medscape Today
February 24, 2010: Research Suggests Female Fertility Declines More Rapidly Than Previously Thought, Washington Post Column Says from NationalPartnership.org (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 24, 2010: IVF Linked to Higher Stillbirth Rate from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 23, 2010: IVF babies do fine, but their moms may be at risk from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 23, 2010: Acupuncture 'helps depression' in pregnancy from the Telegraph UK (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 23, 2010: Early-pregnancy weight gain linked to gestational diabetes from the Los Angeles Times (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 22, 2010: Mom's antidepressants may delay baby's first steps from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 22, 2010: Black women at increased risk for weakened heart muscle at childbirth from e-Science News (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 22, 2010: IVF may raise risk of diabetes, hypertension and cancer in later life from the Guardian UK
February 19, 2010: Diabetes helps explain obesity-birth defect link from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 19, 2010: Medical Workers Struggle To Handle Births in Aftermath of Haitian Earthquake from NationalPartnership.org
February 19, 2010: Pregnancy a Risky Period for HIV Infection from MedPage Today
February 18, 2010: Tool predicts psychological risk following miscarriage from Psychiatry Update (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 17, 2010: A little training slashes stillbirths: U.S. study from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 17, 2010: Cases of Some Genetic Diseases Appear To Decline as Prenatal Testing, Embryonic Screenings Increase from NationalPartnership.org
February 17, 2010: In IVF, frozen embryos may fare better than fresh from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 17, 2010: Obesity tied to poorer sperm quality from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 16, 2010: Very premature twins do just as well as singletons from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 16, 2010: Viral Load Throughout Pregnancy Associated With HIV Transmission Risk from AIDSmeds (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 15, 2010: Mom's exercise has little impact on newborn weight from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 12, 2010: Frozen donor embryos may often go unused: study from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 11, 2010: Race, Genes, Inflammation Linked to Preterm Birth from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 11, 2010: Incidence of Cerebral Palsy on Rise in US, New Data Reveals from Science Daily
February 11, 2010: Extremely premature babies show higher autism risk from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 10, 2010: Prepregnancy, Obesity and Gestational Weight Gain Influence Risk of Preterm Birth from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 10, 2010: Early Pregnancy Determines Late Outcomes from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 9, 2010: Drinking Milk While Pregnant May Lower Kids' MS Risk from Business Week
February 9, 2010: BPA affects male rat fertility for generations from Environmental Health News (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 8, 2010: Weed killer atrazine may be linked to birth defect from Reuters
February 8, 2010: Genes That Regulate Maternal Inflammatory Response, Bacterial Vaginosis and Preterm Birth Related from Science Daily
February 8, 2010: Age of mother affects child's autism risk: study from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)\
February 7, 2010: Boys born through IVF method face infertility problems from the Telegraph UK (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 6, 2010: How Progesterone Prevents Preterm Birth from Science Daily
February 5, 2010: In Women With IUGR, Waiting for Birth or Inducing is Equally Effective from MedIndia
February 5, 2010: Screening for short cervix could improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce preterm birth from EurekAlert
February 5, 2010: New Program Sends Text Messages To Promote Maternal, Infant Health from NationalPartnership.org
February 5, 2010: Depression in Pregnancy May Lead to Antisocial Teens from Business Week (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 5, 2010: Vaccine to Protect Pregnant Women from Contracting Malaria? from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 5, 2010: Sutures Cause Fewer Complications Than Staples With Cesarean Deliveries from MedIndia
February 5, 2010: DNA Variants of Maternal and Fetal Genes May Be Linked to Preterm Birth from Medscape Today
February 4, 2010: Acupuncture Found Effective Against Depression During Pregnancy from Science Daily
February 4, 2010: Perinatal HIV Infection Highest Among Blacks from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 4, 2010: Link Between Human Birth Defect Syndrome, Cancer Metastasis Explored from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 4, 2010: Do We Need To Revisit VBAC Guidelines For Women With Three Or More Prior Caesareans? from Medical News Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 4, 2010: Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Associated With Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 4, 2010: Counseling helps moms-to-be with abusive partner from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 3, 2010: Pregnancy baby brain lapse 'a myth' from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 2, 2010: Hospital Stay Offers Chance To Help New Parents Quit Smoking from Medical News Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 3, 2010: Neural Processing Differences in ADHD in Individuals With and Without Prenatal Alcohol Exposure from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 2, 2010: EU Approves First Long-Acting Fertility Treatment from Medscape Today
February 2, 2010: Placental Infection Could Spur Asthma from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
February 2, 2010: IVF Should Be Available To All, But Need Is Greatest In Developing Countries, Say Experts from Medical News Today
February 1, 2010: Mutating Genes May Lead to Premature Births from Business Week (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 29, 2010: OMT, a viable option for treating back pain in the third trimester of pregnancy from News-Medical.net (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 28, 2010: Omega-3 Supplements Don't Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth from Business Week (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 28, 2010:
Phrase 'Embryo Adoption' Inaccurate, Misleading, American Society for Reproductive Medicine Report Says from NationalPartnership.org
January 28, 2010: Haitian Earthquake Creates Especially Dire Situation for Pregnant Women, Children from NationalPartnership.org
January 27, 2010: C-sections 'do not affect how long a mum breastfeeds' from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 27, 2010: Study Compares Methods of Measuring Contractions from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 27, 2010: Household chemicals linked to reduced fertility from the Los Angeles Times (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 26, 2010: Herbal use common among pregnant women in U.S. from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 26, 2010: SSRIs Affect Breast Milk Production from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 26, 2010: Blood pressure harm from smoke 'may explain cot death' from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 26, 2010: Poor women less likely to get epidurals from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 25, 2010: Specific Criteria Should Determine Hospital Discharge Timing on Individual Basis from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 25, 2010: Millions of women at risk of malaria during pregnancy from Science News (click here for a link to the abstract)\
January 25, 2010: Average U.S. Birthweight Falls Slightly From 1990 To 2005, Study Finds from Medical News Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 22, 2010: Depression More than a Postpartum Concern from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 22, 2010: Doppler Ultrasound in Pregnancy Reduces Risk in High-Risk Groups from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 22, 2010: Research shows frozen human eggs are as effective as fresh eggs to preserve fertility from News-Medical.net
January 22, 2010: Pot smoking during pregnancy may stunt fetal growth from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 21, 2010: Congenital Anomalies Linked to Mom's Diabetes from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 21, 2010: Drugs for depression, anxiety tied to preterm birth from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 21, 2010: Prenatal Counseling Reduces Domestic Violence from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 20, 2010: New Findings May Shed Light on Brain and Spinal Cord Birth Defects from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 20, 2010: The Pregnancy Complications Of Maternal Obesity from Medical News Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 20, 2010: No need for pregnant women to fast during labor from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 19, 2010: Like babies, embryos like to be rocked, too from MSNBC (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 19, 2010: Should Obese, Smoking and Alcohol Consuming Women Receive Assisted Reproduction Treatment? from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 18, 2010: Blood test tells fetal sex in early pregnancy from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 18, 2010: Fertility drugs cause a high percentage of multiple births; contribute to growing crisis of prematurity from News-Medical.net (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 14, 2010: No link seen between flu outbreak, schizophrenia from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 13, 2010: Siblings key in pregnancy-related diabetes risk from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 13, 2010: China’s rate of births by C-section soars from the Boston Globe
January 12, 2010: Prenatal Learning Products Draw Expert Skepticism from ABC News
January 11, 2010: Elective cesarean sections are too risky, WHO study says from Scientific American (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 8, 2010: Before or After Birth, Gene Linked to Mental Health Has Different Effects from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 7, 2010:
Readmissions After Cesarean Higher Than Vaginal Delivery from Modern Medicine (
click here for a link to the abstract)
January 8, 2010: Before or After Birth, Gene Linked to Mental Health Has Different Effects from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 7, 2010:
Readmissions After Cesarean Higher Than Vaginal Delivery from Modern Medicine (
click here for a link to the abstract)
January 7, 2010: Misoprostol Can Work for Postpartum Hemorrhage from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the Winikoff abstract, click here for a link to the Blum abstract)
January 7, 2010: Inducing labor may lead to more C-sections from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 7, 2010: Obese Pregnant Women Should Gain Less Weight Than Currently Recommended, Researcher Suggests from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 6, 2010: Women who start ART in pregnancy do just as well as non-pregnant women from Aidsmap (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 5, 2010: Medical or Surgical Treatment for Tubal Pregnancies? from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 5, 2010: Obstetricians debate whether Caesarean section is always best for breech babies from the Washington Post
January 5, 2010: Nurse Home Visitation Program Reduces Girls' Potential Criminality Later in Life from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 4, 2010: Light Resistance Exercise During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Type of Delivery from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 4, 2010: Study suggests ultrasounds being used unnecessarily from the Toronto Sun (click here for a link to the abstract)
January 4, 2010: Finally, an Excuse for Pregnant Women to Eat Bacon and Eggs from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 30, 2009: FDA to study safety of drugs taken during pregnancy from Reuters
December 30, 2009: Longer Time to Conceive May up Risks for Mom, Baby from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 30, 2009: Clinical Risk Factors May Predict Depression During Pregnancy from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 30, 2009: Herbal Product Use Common in Pregnancy, May Pose Risks to Fetus from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 25, 2009: High BMI, Lack of Sleep Linked to Need for Migraine Treatment During Pregnancy from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 23, 2009: Depression Screen Not Cost-Effective from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 23, 2009: Preeclampsia Linked With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preemies from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 23, 2009: Low hormone levels in pregnancy linked to hard birth from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 22, 2009: Preimplant Embryo Biopsy Appears Safe for Singleton Babies from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 22, 2009: Mom's Job May Increase Risk of Birth Defects from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 22, 2009: Car airbags not a risk to pregnant women from Reuters (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 21, 2009: U.S. Birthrates Highest Ever; Teen Pregnancies Up from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 21, 2009: No Link Seen Between Acetaminophen, Birth Defects from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 19, 2009: Link Between Infertility, Low Egg Reserve, and Breast/ovarian Cancer Gene (BRCA1) Suggested from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 16, 2009: Study To Examine Effects of Minimal Weight Gain During Pregnancy for Obese Women from NationalPartnership.org
December 15, 2009: For Babies' Sake, Pregnancy Spacing Matters from Business Week (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 14, 2009: New York Times Examines Regulation, Ethics of Third-Party Reproduction from NationalPartnership.org
December 11, 2009: Pregnancy Does Not Worsen Outcomes Among Women With Breast Cancer: Presented at SABCS from Doctor’s Guide
December 11, 2009: Women Aren't Waiting to Seek Infertility Help from U.S. News & World Report
December 9, 2009: Mothers' Genes Important in Preterm Birth Risk from ABC News (click here for a link to the Svensson abstract; click here for a link to the Boyd abstract)
December 9, 2009: Chemical BPA may harm developing fetus, Quebec study suggests from the Montreal Gazette (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 9, 2009: Folic Acid May Help Prevent Fetal Heart Defects from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 8, 2009: Simple test 'can spot premature birth false alarms' from BBC News
December 8, 2009: Prenatal exposure to microbes may help protect child from developing allergies later in life from News-Medical.net (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 7, 2009: Stain repellents linked to low birth weight and premature births from Environmental Health News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 6, 2009: ASH: Data Do Not Support Anticoagulation to Prevent Recurrent Miscarriage from MedPage Today
December 5, 2009: Lower birth weight puberty link from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 4, 2009: FDA Updates Warning for Pregnant Women on Antiepileptic Drugs from MedPage Today
December 4, 2009: The Role of Magnesium Sulfate in Preterm Labor: A Best Evidence Review from Medscape Today
December 3, 2009: What Diagnostic or Imaging Techniques and Surgical Treatment Modalities to Use for the Pregnant Patient with Common Surgical Illnesses? from Medscape Today
December 3, 2009: UN: $24 billion could slash infant, maternal deaths from Reuters (click here for a link to the Guttmacher report)
December 3, 2009: Breast-Feeding Can Help Mom's Heart Decades Later from U.S. News & World Report (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 3, 2009: Heavy metals raise risk of penis defects from the Sydney Morning Herald (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 3, 2009: Cambodian moms-to-be chew tobacco for nausea from the Associated Press (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 3, 2009: Immune system rejects babies from Science Alert (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 2, 2009: Doulas: holding hands or stepping on toes? from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 2, 2009: MRI Pinpoints Placenta Accreta With High Specificity: Presented at RSNA from Doctor’s Guide
December 2, 2009: Preterm Births Higher Among Deprived Mothers, Despite Equal Care from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 1, 2009: WHO releases new recommendations for HIV-positive pregnant women and nursing mothers from the Examiner (click here for a link to the WHO Publication)
December 1, 2009: Insect repellents linked to genital defects in baby boys from the Guardian UK (click here for a link to the abstract)
December 1, 2009: Glucose Intolerance in Pregnancy Associated With Postpartum Cardiovascular Risk from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 30, 2009: Plastics Chemical Phthalate May Shorten Pregnancy from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 30, 2009: Sugary colas linked to gestational diabetes from the Los Angeles Times (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 30, 2009: As Moms Age, More Babies Born With Down Syndrome from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 30, 2009: Can Cleft Palate be Healed Before Birth? from USC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 28, 2009: Researchers trying to protect pregnant drivers from USA Today
November 27, 2009: Protein level could aid ectopic pregnancy test - study from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 27, 2009: Many Pregnant Women Take Drugs Harmful to Baby from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 26, 2009: Synergistic Effect of Prenatal Tobacco and Early Lead Exposure on ADHD from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 25, 2009: Protein from Pregnancy Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 25, 2009: Fertility Treatment May Produce Fewer Baby Boys from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 24, 2009: MS progress slowed by giving birth, Belgian doctors say from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 24, 2009: Fertility Drugs May Pose Some Uterine Cancer Risk from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 19, 2009: Babies Born “A Little” Too Early Face Serious Health Problems from Health News Digest (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 19, 2009: More Birth Defects Seen With Assisted Reproduction from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 18, 2009: Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy Don't Raise Significant Pregnancy Risks from Health News Digest (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 18, 2009: Preeclampsia Linked to Hypothyroidism from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 17, 2009: Environment Key in Baby 'Flat-Head' Syndrome from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 17, 2009: U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card from U.S. News & World Report (click here for a link to the Premature Birth Report Card)
November 17, 2009: Stillbirth Risk Higher for Black Women from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 16, 2009: Multiple pregnancies a safe option for women with HIV from Aidsmap
November 15, 2009: Faithful Mothers Have Healthier Babies from Medical News Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 14, 2009: Perinatal depression often goes untreated, study says from the Wisconsin State Journal (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 13, 2009: Listeriosis Risk to Fetuses Higher than Thought from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 13, 2009: Many Pregnant Smokers Don't Own up to the Habit from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 13, 2009: Fertility procedures do not delay cancer treatment, study finds from the Los Angeles Times (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 13, 2009: Exercising To End Of Pregnancy Is Healthy For Baby And Mother, New Study Suggests from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 12, 2009: Study Raises Concerns About Cosmetic Labial Surgery from Medical News Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 10, 2009: Women Who 'Let Go' May Have Better Luck With IVF from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 10, 2009: Factors Linked to Postpartum Diabetes Identified from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 9, 2009: Trait Anxiety in Pregnant Women Linked to Smaller Infant Size from Medscape (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 9, 2009: Exercise linked to fertility from NHS News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 9, 2009: Cell Phone Use Could Damage Semen from Renal & Urology News
November 6, 2009: Foetal heart rate monitor warning from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 5, 2009: Older Age at First Period May Mean Easier First Birth from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 4, 2009: Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Bad Behavior in Kids from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 4, 2009: Researchers link asthma risk to folic acid during pregnancy from the Guardian UK (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 4, 2009: Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds from Science Daily
November 4, 2009: U.S. Should Support Foreign Aid To Reduce Obstetric Fistulas, New York Times' Kristof Writes from Medical News Today
November 3, 2009: Mom's Antidepressants Tied to Child Health Risks from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
November 3, 2009: Pregnant women need only 1 dose of swine flu vaccine, studies show from the Washington Post
November 3, 2009: Premature Births Are Fueling Higher Rates of Infant Mortality in U.S., Report Says from the New York Times (click here for a link to the CDC Data Brief)
November 2, 2009: Study Suggests Increased Risk of Birth Defects With UTI Treatments from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 30, 2009: Experimental Group B Strep Vaccine Shows Promise from ABC News
October 30, 2009: 'Lie still' for pregnancy boost from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 30, 2009: Pregnancy Complications Tied to Kids' Poor Thinking from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 30, 2009: Studies find pregnant mothers' flu shots help babies from the Philadelphia Inquirer
October 29, 2009: Vegetables During Pregnancy May Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes from eMaxHealth (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 29, 2009: One embryo is best, in vitro fertilization study finds from the Los Angeles Times (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 29, 2009: Hospitals Tighten Rules for Elective Inductions, C-Sections Ahead of New Joint Commission Reporting Requirements from NationalPartnership.org
October 29, 2009: WHO Admits: There Is No Evidence For Recommending A 10-15% Caesarean Limit from Medical News Today (click here for a link to the WHO Handbook)
October 28, 2009: Trying Forceps Before C-Section May Not Raise Risks from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 28, 2009: Depressed Pregnant Women Could Be At Higher Risk For Severe Response To Flu Infection from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 27, 2009: Anxious Pregnant Mothers More Likely To Have Smaller Babies from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 26, 2009: Number of Down Babies Steady, Despite Rising Maternal Age from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 26, 2009: Visceral Peritoneal Closure Associated With More Incontinence Immediately After Caesarean Section Than Non-Closure: Presented at ASRM from Doctor’s Guide (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 23, 2009: Hypertension and Cardiac Link During Pregnancy Analyzed from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 23, 2009: Boys With Urogenital Birth Defects Are 33 Percent More Common In Villages Sprayed With DDT from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 23, 2009: Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons from U.S. News & World Report
October 22, 2009: Obstetric Health Workers May Discourage Flu Vaccine from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the Broughton abstract; click here for a link to the Lee abstract)
October 22, 2009: Identifying Metabolism Of Healthy Embryo Could Improve Infertility Treatment from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 22, 2009: Pregnant women who are lesbians are not receiving the same care as other mothers-to-be: Study from News-Medical.net (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 21, 2009: Sex of Twins May Affect Outcomes from U.S. News & World Report (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 21, 2009: Stress impact on male fertility from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 21, 2009: For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave from U.S. News & World Report (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 21, 2009: The Upside and Downside of Screening Embryos from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 21, 2009: Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF Success from U.S. News & World Report
October 20, 2009: IVF insurance coverage yields fewer multiple births, Yale researchers find from EurekAlert
October 19, 2009: Egg screening 'ups IVF success' from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 19, 2009: Miscarriage worries over fibroids treatment from the Guardian UK (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 18, 2009: HIV-1 treatment in pregnancy can prevent transmission from the Times of India (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 16, 2009: Foetal kick charts 'inaccurate' from BBC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 16, 2009: Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 16, 2009: Ear Acupuncture Curbs Back Pain in Pregnant Women from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 15, 2009: Intrauterine device linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 14, 2009: Folic Acid-Reducing Drugs Raise Birth Defect Risk from MedPage Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 14, 2009: IVF Websites Often Mum on Embryo Gene Test Risks from ABC News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 14, 2009: Shackling of Female Prisoners During Labor 'All Too Common,' NYT Editorial Says from NationalPartnership.org
October 13, 2009: Prenatal Drug Exposure Linked to Children's Later Behaviors from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 12, 2009: Experts split over usefulness of prenatal audio devices from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 13, 2009: New York Times Series Examines Risks of Infertility Treatments from NationalPartnership.org
October 13, 2009: A High Fat Diet During Pregnancy Can Lead To Severe Liver Disease In Offspring from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 11, 2009: NIH Launches 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Trials In HIV-infected Pregnant Women from Science Daily
October 10, 2009: Smoking During Pregnancy A Cause Of Social Inequality In Stillbirths from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 9, 2009: What Parents Of Fetuses With Congenital Defects Want From Their Doctors from Health News Digest (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 9, 2009: Three-Quarters of Indian Maternal Deaths Preventable, Study Finds from NationalPartnership.org (click here for a link to the full report)
October 8, 2009: Antioxidants Tied to Lower Risk of Preterm Birth from ABC New (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 8, 2009: Treatment Method After a Miscarriage Does Not Affect Subsequent Pregnancies from Medscape Today (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 7, 2009: Babies Born to Childhood Cancer Survivors Do Well from the New York Times (click here for a link to the Chow abstract; click here for a link to the Mueller abstract)
October 7, 2009:
EPA to Review Health Impact of Weed Killer from ABC News
October 7, 2009: Eating Licorice In Pregnancy May Affect A Child's IQ And Behavior from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 6, 2009: Recent Studies Shed Light on Risks of Antidepressants During Pregnancy from NationalPartnership.org (click here for a link to the Yonkers abstract; click here for a link to the Lund abstract)
October 6, 2009: BPA in the womb shows link to kids’ behavior from Science News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 5, 2009: Asthmatic Children: Did Mom Use Her Pump During Pregnancy? from Science Daily (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 5, 2009: HELLP Syndrome Associated With Long-Term Risks from Modern Medicine (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 5, 2009: Heart Defects, Mom's Weight May Be Linked from CBS News (click here for a link to the abstract)
October 4, 2009: Report Finds 13 Million Premature Births Worldwide Each Year from the Wall Street Journal
October 2, 2009: New H1N1 Strain Appears Especially Dangerous in Pregnant Women, CDC Says from NationalPartnership.org
