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Baltimore Bill Requiring CPCs To Post Disclaimers Provides Women With 'Key Information,' Opinion Piece Says

20 November 2009

There is "crystal clear" evidence that family planning "is one of the best -- and perhaps the very best -- strategy for women in the United States and across the world to improve their health and well-being, as well as that...
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Mathematical Abilities Examined In Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

20 November 2009

Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits, but mathematical ability seems particularly damaged. Little is known about the brain structures related to mathematical deficits in children with FASD...
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Good News On Multiple Sclerosis And Pregnancy

19 November 2009

There is good news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. A new study shows that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only slightly more likely to have cesarean...
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19 November 2009

Bill Requiring Baltimore Crisis Pregnancy Centers To Post Disclaimers Moving Through City Council

18 November 2009

University Of Montreal Study Reveals Danger To Fetus Of Certain Drugs

Explanation For Rapid Maturation Of Neurons At Birth Found By Duke Researchers

States Take Action To Reduce Risk Factors For Preterm Birth

New Study Heralds Use Of Blood Biomarkers To Predict Preeclampsia

Some Prescription Meds Can Harm Fetus

17 November 2009

ACLU, Planned Parenthood Challenge Proposed Nevada 'Personhood' Ballot Measure

16 November 2009

Hepatitis C Screening Of Mothers Using Methadone And Their Babies Is Inadequate, Australia

Maternal Mortality, Abortion Rates Decline In Former Soviet Bloc

Mothers' Exposure To Phthalates Linked To Un-masculine Play In Young Boys

WHO Revises Clinical H1N1 Guidelines, Sends Antivirals To Some Hard-Hit Nations

15 November 2009

Faithful Mothers Have Healthier Babies

14 November 2009

Association Between Consumption Of Certain Fish During Pregnancy And Poorer Cognitive Performance

13 November 2009

Mother And Baby Benefit From Playing Sport Up To The End Of Pregnancy

Montgomery County, Md., Considers Mandating Disclaimers For Antiabortion-Rights Pregnancy Centers

Minimally Invasive Laser Surgery Improves Odds For Serious Complication Of Identical Twin Pregnancy

12 November 2009

March Of Dimes Honors Dr. Gail Harrison For Outstanding Work In Maternal-Fetal Nutrition

11 November 2009

Bellevue Natural-Birth Center In NYC Closes; Catered To Immigrants, Medicaid Patients

TAU Develops Innovative Algorithms To Combat Growth Restrictions Before Birth - For Healthy Hearts

Saving Lives Of Mothers And Children In Africa

New Singapore Study To Prevent Obesity And Diabetes In Adultsfocuses On Expectant Moms, Babies

09 November 2009

Newborns Cry Differently Depending On Their Mother Tongue

Rights Group Highlights Maternal Health Issues In India

Light Shed On Gastroschisis Birth Defect By Local Health Investigation

08 November 2009

H1N1: Many Parents, High-Priority Adults Unable To Get Vaccine

07 November 2009

EMBL Scientists Take New Approach To Predict Gene Expression

06 November 2009

Mass. Town Rejects Ballot Initiative To Overturn School Contraception Policy

Babies' Language Learning Starts From The Womb

CDC Study Links Premature Births, High Infant Mortality In U.S.

05 November 2009

Children's Asthma Risk Linked To Folic Acid Supplements During Late Pregnancy, Australian Study

Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy

04 November 2009

New Guide To Improve Neonatal Care, UK

U.S. Clinical Trials Show Single Dose Of H1N1 Vaccine Protects Pregnant Women, Children Under 10 Need Two Doses

GE Working To Improve Access To Prenatal Care

One Dose Of H1N1 Vaccine Sufficient To Protect Pregnant Women, Federal Officials Say

Baltimore Sun Column, Editorial Address Teen Pregnancy, Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Risk Of Behavioural Problems In Kids As Young As Three

Study Examines Associations Between Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy And Birth Defects

Flu Vaccine Given To Women During Pregnancy Keeps Infants Out Of The Hospital

03 November 2009

Initial Results Show Pregnant Women Mount Strong Immune Response To One Dose Of 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine

Call For Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Testing To Be Offered To All Couples Considering Pregnancy, Australia

Behavioral Problems In 3-Year-Old Boys And Girls Linked To Smoking During Pregnancy

02 November 2009

Pregnant? It's Time For A Flu Shot, Says Miami OB-GYN Specialist

Bill Would Require Baltimore Crisis Pregnancy Centers To Post Signs Saying They Do Not Offer Abortion

Progress Made On Group B Streptococcus Vaccine

30 October 2009

Psychiatric Medication Increases Risk Of Early Delivery In Pregnancy

UNFPA Maternal Health Conferences Wrap Up

Risk Of Serious Flu-related Sickness Far Outpaces Risk Of Injectable Vaccine In Pregnant Women

Hospitals Tighten Rules For Elective Inductions, C-Sections Ahead Of New Joint Commission Reporting Requirements

Around One In Five Pregnant Smokers Go Undetected Each Year

29 October 2009

Essure(R) To Be Highlighted At 18th Annual Congress Of The European Society For Gynaecological Endoscopy

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Problems Associated With Low Folate Levels In Pregnant Women

Most Teen Parents Not Raised In Poor, Single-Parent Homes, Survey Finds

Depressed Pregnant Women Could Be At Higher Risk For Severe Response To Flu Infection

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Problems Associated With Low Folate Levels In Pregnant Women

WHO Admits: There Is No Evidence For Recommending A 10-15% Caesarean Limit

Mortality Rates Reduced Among Children Whose Mothers Received Iron-folic Acid Supplements

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