Low levels of environmental pollutants may slow fetal growth
(Reuters Health) – Pollutants that persist for decades in the environment may affect fetal growth, a U.S. study suggests. FILE PHOTO: The skyline is seen through polluted air during a…
Asthma attacks in pregnancy tied to complications for mothers, babies
(Reuters Health) – Asthma attacks during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications for mothers and their babies, a Canadian study suggests. FILE PHOTO: A pregnant woman, in…
Inducing labor at 41 weeks safer than ‘wait and see’ approach
(Reuters Health) – For late-term pregnancies, inducing labor at 41 weeks may be safer than waiting until week 42, a large Swedish study suggests. The randomized trial across 14 hospitals…
Pregnant women may not have safety risks with common travel vaccines
(Reuters Health) – Many common travel vaccines don’t have known safety risks for pregnant women, although a research review also suggests that evidence is limited for some inoculations. Researchers examined…
More tiny preemies leave hospital with human milk for feedings
(Reuters Health) – A growing number of extremely tiny newborns are being sent home from the hospital with human milk for feedings when their mothers don’t produce enough milk to…
Pregnant women may be exposed to MRI contrast agent
(Reuters Health) – Women who don’t realize they’re pregnant when they undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be exposed to a chemical that might not be safe for the fetus,…
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes may be less likely to experience this complication when they switch to a Mediterranean diet instead of sticking…
More evidence ties extreme hypertension in pregnancy to long-term problems
Women who develop preeclampsia, a form of dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, may face a wide variety of heart problems long after they give birth, a research review concludes.…
Longer pregnancy tied to higher risk of stillbirth, newborn death
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who continue to carry their babies after they reach full term have a higher risk of stillbirth and newborn deaths than mothers who deliver by…
Night shifts, long hours linked to miscarriages and preterm births
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who work nights or long hours may be more likely to have a miscarriage or preterm delivery than mothers with day jobs, a research review…