Showing posts with label Pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pregnancy. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Childhood Obesity

Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Childhood Obesity


Pregnant women are advised to take folic acid to prevent birth defects. It may also lower the risk of obesity in their offspring.


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Saturday, June 11, 2016

WHO clarifies Zika pregnancy guidance--again

WHO clarifies Zika pregnancy guidance–again



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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Flu Shot During Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Stillbirths

Flu Shot During Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Stillbirths


The flu vaccine has major benefits for both mother and infant.


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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Does Exercise During Pregnancy Lead to Exercise-Loving Offspring?

Does Exercise During Pregnancy Lead to Exercise-Loving Offspring?


Our will to work out may be influenced by a mother’s exercise habits during pregnancy, and begin as early as in the womb, according to findings from a study in mice.


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Saturday, March 26, 2016

C.D.C. Offers Guidelines for Delaying Pregnancy After Zika Exposure

C.D.C. Offers Guidelines for Delaying Pregnancy After Zika Exposure


Women who have tested positive for the virus or had symptoms should wait at least eight weeks before trying to get pregnant, the agency said.










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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Does Sex Prime the Immune System for Pregnancy?

Does Sex Prime the Immune System for Pregnancy?


Even before women become pregnant, frequent sex may help their bodies get ready.


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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Disruptions: Pregnancy Apps Do Everything but Ease Labor Pains

Disruptions: Pregnancy Apps Do Everything but Ease Labor Pains


Now that downloads help track labor and a baby’s development and can help a child fall asleep, one must ask: How did we ever have babies before apps came along?










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