Doctors still advise against marijuana for pregnant and breastfeeding women
(Reuters Health) – Even though there are still a lot of unknowns about the effects of marijuana exposure in the womb and from breast milk, research to date still suggests…
Yes, cuddles can help ease babies’ pain from needle sticks
(Reuters Health) – Babies have long been offered a bit of sugar water or breastmilk to comfort them during needle sticks, and a new study suggests these methods of pain…
Breastfeeding linked to lower stroke risk
(Reuters Health) – Breastfeeding may protect a woman from stroke later in life, and the benefit appears to increase with the length of time she nurses, a U.S. study suggests.…
High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to heart disease risk afterward
(Reuters Health) – Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may be more likely to experience it again later or be diagnosed with other risk factors for heart disease…
Lifestyle changes can help obese women improve fertility
(Reuters Health) – Although obesity can significantly decrease a woman’s ability to get pregnant, losing weight through diet and exercise can improve her odds, according to a research review. Programs…
Drug combination better for restoring womb after miscarriage
(Reuters Health) – Two drugs are better than one when it comes to restoring the womb after an incomplete miscarriage, according to a new study. The 300 women in the…
Air pollution during pregnancy tied to high blood pressure in kids
(Reuters Health) – Women who breathe polluted air during pregnancy may be more likely to have children who develop high blood pressure, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers focused on what’s…
Heavily used herbicide tied to shorter pregnancies
(Reuters Health) – More than 90 percent of pregnant women in a small Indiana study had glyphosate in their urine, and higher concentrations were associated with earlier deliveries. Glyphosate is…
More preemies developing motor impairments
(Reuters Health) – More than one-third of extremely premature and underweight babies have cerebral palsy or other motor impairments that can make it hard for them to do basic things…
U.S. states with more support for midwives have better birth outcomes
(Reuters Health) – States with laws that make it easier for midwives to care for pregnant women and deliver babies may have better birth outcomes than states where it’s harder…