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Mom's Weight During Pregnancy Affects Her Daughter's Risk Of Being Obese

03 July 2009

A mother's weight and the amount she gains during pregnancy both impact her daughter's risk of obesity decades later, according to a new study by Alison Stuebe, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the...
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During Pregnancy, Women With Endometriosis Need Special Care To Avoid Risk Of Premature Birth

03 July 2009

The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard. Dr...
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Governor Rell: State Of Connecticut To Receive $3.75 Million Grant To Enhance Heath Care Access For At-Risk Mothers

02 July 2009

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving $3.75 million federal grant to expand access to health care in Hartford for low-income women nearing childbirth to ensure their newborns get a healthy start...
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02 July 2009

IPS Examines Obstetric Fistula In Southern Senegal

Michigan Report Shows Decline In Teen Pregnancy, Improvement In Prenatal Care

Prime Minister Pledges Action On Maternal Mortality, UK

Pregnancy Complications May Increase Autism Risk

Cancer Survivors At Greater Risk Of Birth Complications; Special Monitoring Needed

Will IVF Work For A Particular Patient? The Answer May Be Found In Her Blood

Teva Announces Approval And Launch Of Tri-Lo Sprintec Tablets

01 July 2009

Pregnancy Rates Unaffected By Single Thawed Embryo Transfer After PGD

Shedding New Light On The Causes Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome And Its Effect On Brothers

Association Between Reduced Ovarian Reserve And Increased Risk Of Trisomic Pregnancy

Accelerated Fertility Treatment Leads To Shortened Time To Pregnancy And Cost Savings

Top Hospitals For Women's Health/Maternity Care Have Lower Mortality/Morbidity: HealthGrades Study

Safe And Successful Fertility Treatment Possible In Women With Cystic Fibrosis

30 June 2009

Researchers Say Stress In The Womb Can Last A Lifetime

Mandated IVF Coverage Would Reduce Likelihood Of High-Order Multiples, Opinion Piece Says

Female Human Embryos Adjust The Balance Of X Chromosomes Before Implantation

New Ovarian Transplantation Technique Gives Greatly Improved Results In This Delicate Operation

C-Section Births Cause Genetic Changes That May Increase Odds For Developing Diseases In Later Life

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Pregnancy Rates In Older Women With Poor Prognosis Greatly Improved By New, Less Invasive Genetic Test

Complications Early In Pregnancy Or In Previous Pregnancies Adversely Affect Existing Or Subsequent Pregnancies

14.3 Million Midwives, Nurses And Doctors Demand Action On Maternal Deaths At July G8 Summit

29 June 2009

Study Links Depressive Mood, Racial Disparities In Preterm Birth

Global AIDS Coordinator Goosby Discusses Slowing Spread Of Disease Among Pregnant Women

Debate Continues On Administration Of Magnesium Sulfate To Pregnant Women To Prevent Cerebral Palsy In Pre-Term Infants

26 June 2009

University Of Miami Receives Grant To Improve Maternal And Infant Health In Haiti

Air Traffic Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Preeclampsia and Preterm Birth in Southern California, Study

25 June 2009

CEMACH Release: New Results On The Perinatal Mortality Rate

Calif. Budget Cuts Threaten Prenatal Health Program For Women, Teens

Study Uncovers How Tiny Levels Of Carbon Monoxide Damage Fetal Brain

Lack Of Happiness Hormone Serotonin In The Brain Causes Impaired Maternal Behavior In Mice

24 June 2009

Likelihood Of Placental-Site Trophoblastic Tumors Linked To The Amount Of Time Since Related Pregnancy

23 June 2009

Trapping Immune Cells In The Uterus Prevents Anti-fetal Immunity

Closely Supervised Foster Care Linked With Reduced Pregnancy Rates For Delinquent Teens, Study Says

22 June 2009

Test For Strep Bacteria In Pregnant Women Misses More Cases Than Expected, Study Shows

Women's First-trimester Working Conditions Impact Infant Birthweight

Reproductive Health Bill Could Reduce Maternal Mortality In Philippines

U.N. Human Rights Council Adopts 'Landmark' Maternal Mortality Resolution

Three To Six Months To Lose Weight Gained In Pregnancy Is Normal

19 June 2009

Also In Global Health News: Measles Vaccine; Drug Discovery; Child, Maternal Health; HIV/AIDS Programs

'Marketplace' Examines Women's Decisions To Have Children During Recession

Malpractice Suits, Other Factors Contribute To Rise In Caesarean Births, Experts Say

Risk Of Liver Cancer In Women With Hepatitis B Virus Infection Varies With Number Of Pregnancies

18 June 2009

Migraines, Pregnancy And Stroke

17 June 2009

Advanced Practice Strategies Launches New Online Course Targeted At Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage

Maternal, Child Health Lag Behind Other Millennium Development Goals, Study Finds

Delaware State Senate Passes Bill Aimed At Reducing Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission

CRi Oosight(TM) Instrument Crucial In IVF Breakthrough Demonstrating A Correlation Between Non-Invasive Egg Metrics And Pregnancy

16 June 2009

Newborn Weights Affected By Environmental Contaminants

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Pregnant Women At High Risk Of Complications From H1N1 Influenza

15 June 2009

Studies Examine Morning Sickness Drug, Progesterone Use To Prevent Premature Birth

Blogs Comment On Pregnant Women Support Act, NYT Opinion Piece, Other Topics

Good News And Bad For Dad This Father's Day - New Study Explores Dad's Role In Shaping A Healthy Baby

New York Times Examines Trend Of Posting Childbirth Videos On YouTube

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