Category Archives: Pregnancy

Support and information for those during pregnancy.

Mom’s Nicotine Patch May Raise Baby’s Risk for Colic

Pregnancy and Nicotine Moms

Behavioral therapy recommended over nicotine replacement during pregnancy, research says By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) — Infants of mothers who smoke or use nicotine replacement therapy during pregnancy are more likely to have colic, a … Continue reading

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Mom’s Mental Health Affects Baby’s Language Development

Baby Language Development

VANCOUVER — Both having depression and taking antidepressants during pregnancy may affect an infant’s language development, new research suggests. Study results reveal that a crucial language development period, during which infants learn to tune in to the sounds of their … Continue reading

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STDs can threaten pregnancy

Pregnancy

Sexually transmitted diseases can pose a serious problem to women who are pregnant. While infections are generally not considered a major pregnancy risk factor, high numbers of women are infected while carrying a baby each year. Experts say individuals should … Continue reading

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For pregnant women with cancer, chemo possible

Pregnant with Cancer

By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) – Researchers have encouraging news for women who find themselves in a very frightening situation: having cancer while pregnant. Studies suggest that these women can be treated almost the same as other … Continue reading

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Pregnant women over 50 ‘do pretty well,’ study finds

Pregnant over 50

Written By Joseph Brownstein Published February 03, 2012 MyHealthNewsDaily The average age of women becoming mothers has risen in the United States, and in the last 20 years, a few women have even entered motherhood in their 60s. By implanting … Continue reading

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VH1 show seeks moms and daughters who are pregnant

Pregnant Mom Pregnant Daughter

In 2009, MTV gave birth to a new genre of reality television in the U.S., exploring the lives of (very) young moms in “Teen Mom” and “16 and Pregnant.” Last month, FOX411’s Pop Tarts column learned that a “major network” … Continue reading

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Consuming fish during pregnancy improves offspring’s cognitive development

January 31st, 2012 A Spanish study, conducted by the University of Granada, revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed a considerable amount of fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an … Continue reading

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