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Dec 22, 2015 02:38 AM EST

Extremely Premature Babies At Higher Risk Of Autism

Babies who are extremely premature run a much higher risk of developing autism.

Dec 21, 2015 11:22 PM EST

Are Home Births Really Safe For Low-Risk Pregnancies?

New findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) show that women with low-risk pregnancies who plan to give birth at home with the help of a midwife should be safe-with no increased risk of harm to the baby when compared to a planned hospital visit.

Dec 14, 2015 01:46 PM EST

Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Increase Risk Of Autism In Your Baby

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children, according to a recent study.

Nov 22, 2015 08:38 PM EST

Coffee Consumption During Pregnancy Won't Harm Babies' IQ

Coffee is continuously in the news for its beneficial effect, but some health experts have questioned whether it's safe for pregnant women to drink. Now, they've found that indulging in a cup of Joe won't negatively impact your future child-particularly the development of his or her IQ.

Nov 18, 2015 01:28 AM EST

Excess Weight Before Pregnancy Increases Infant Mortality Risk

Losing excess weight before pregnancy may help reduce the risk of infant mortality, according to a recent study.

Nov 07, 2015 10:09 AM EST

Sedentary Behavior May Cause The 'Baby Blues' While Pregnant

A new study presented at the Society for Endocrinology's annual meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland emphasizes reducing sitting for extended periods during pregnancy in order to ward off any baby blues.

Nov 07, 2015 08:19 AM EST

Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl One Hour After Realizing She Was Pregnant

Forty-seven-year-old Judy Brown didn't know she was pregnant until one hour before she gave birth at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, Massachusetts on Wednesday.

Nov 04, 2015 10:02 PM EST

Pregnancy: Resistance Exercise For Women Recommended During This Time

Contrary to previous recommendations, researchers have found that resistance activities, along with mild physical activities such as swimming and walking, can help pregnant women relieve symptoms related to pregnancy and improve overall sense of control.

Nov 02, 2015 12:31 PM EST

Abdominal Fat In First Trimester Predicts Gestational Diabetes Risk

High levels of abdominal fat during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the development of gestational diabetes, according to a recent study.

Oct 27, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

This DNA-Test For Down's Syndrome Is Less-Invasive

New findings published in the journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology look at how a DNA test for Down's Syndrome could reduce the need for potentially invasive tests that look for the developmental disorder marked by a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.

Oct 26, 2015 10:42 PM EDT

Pregnant Women Should Avoid These During Their First Trimester

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Oct 26, 2015 10:39 AM EDT

Could A Light Meal During Labor Be Safe?

Most healthy women can skip the fasting and, in fact, would benefit from eating a light meal during labor, suggests research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2015 annual meeting. Improvements in anesthesia care have made pain control during labor safer, reducing risks related to eating, resea...