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18 August 2009

Labor Induction Need Not Increase Cesarean Risk, UCSF/Stanford Team Findings

News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, 18 August 2009

Vermont Case On Legal Recognition Of Fetuses Could Reignite Debate Over Abortion

National Maternity Care Group, Childbirth Connection, Endorses Health Reform 3200 Bill Will Dramatically Improve Health Of Women And Babies

17 August 2009

UGA Researchers Propose Model For Disorders Caused By Improper Transmission Of Chromosomes

14 August 2009

N.D. Judge Says Law Does Not Require Abortion Clinic To Purchase Costly Device To Hear Fetal Heart Tone

Age At First Childbirth Increasing In U.S., Worldwide, NCHS Report Finds

District Judge's Ruling On Oklahoma Ultrasound Law Expected Next Week

UH Awarded Lead Role By EPA To Study Toxin Effects On Embryonic Development

13 August 2009

Questioning The Safety Of Non-Radiation ERCP During Pregnancy

Choline May Help Lower Risk Of Neural Tube Defects

Study Examines Decrease In Delivery-Related Rate Of Death Of Infants Born At Term

12 August 2009

Seizures During Pregnancy Associated With Risk Of Pre-Term And Small Babies

Scientists Discover How New Drug Kills Roundworms

10 August 2009

Colorado Title Board Approves Proposal For Personhood Amendment

Economic Recession Cited As Reason For 2008 Drop In U.S. Birth Rate

Blogs Comment On State Abortion Laws, 'Personhood' Initiatives, Health Reform, Other Topics

09 August 2009

Maternal Drinking And Son's Testicular Cancer: The Next Step

07 August 2009

WHO Seeks To Reassure Public About Swine Flu Vaccine Safety

High-Field Post-Mortem MRI Is A Feasible And Less Invasive Alternative To Conventional Fetal Autopsy

05 August 2009

Blogs Comment On ACLU Brief On Forced Hospitalization Of Pregnant Women, NRLC And Ryan-DeLauro Bill, FRC Ad

Guardian Examines U.K. Offer To Help Provide Free Healthcare In 'World's Poorest Countries'

04 August 2009

Induction Of Labour After 37 Weeks Recommended For Women With Gestational Hypertension/Mild Pre-Eclampsia (Hypitat Study)

Yale Scientists Develop 'Gas Gauge' To Prevent Pregnancy Loss

Breastfeeding Can Save 1.3M Children Annually, WHO Says To Mark World Breastfeeding Week

Exercise Is Healthy For Mom And Child During Pregnancy

01 August 2009

In Pregnancy, Summer Heat Increases Risk Of Amniotic Fluid Level Deficiency, Ben-Gurion University Study Reveals

31 July 2009

Opinions: Maternal Mortality; Health System Strengthening

Foreign Aid Donors Should Prioritize Maternal Mortality In Developing Countries, NYT Opinion Piece Says

CDC Prioritizes H1N1 Vaccinations For Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women With H1n1 Flu Should Start Antiviral Treatment As Soon As Possible, While Those Who Are Well Should Be Vaccinated

30 July 2009

CDC Advisory Committee Likely To Place Pregnant Women Near Top Of List For H1N1 Flu Shots

Nicaraguan Abortion Ban Increasing Maternal Deaths, Violating Human Rights, Amnesty International Says

Latin America Accounts For Two-Thirds Of All Confirmed H1N1 Deaths

New Study Highlights Threat Of Resistance To Artemisinin-Based Anti-Malarial Drugs

Complications From Swine Flu Hit Pregnant Women Harder, US Study

29 July 2009

Mercury In Dental Fillings Not Harmful But Still Subject To Control, FDA Rules

New York Times Profiles Afghani Maternal Health Advocate

Brain Development Affected By Nanotech Particles In Mouse Model

28 July 2009

The Expression Of Genes That Are Important For Metabolism Are Altered By Assisted Reproductive Techniques

27 July 2009

IAS Conference: Low-Cost CD4 Tests; HIV Prevalence Among Pregnant Zimbabweans; Treating HIV-TB With ARVs; Vaccine Trials

National Health Service Leaflets On Sex Among Teenagers, Elderly Spark Controversy In U.K.

Teen Pregnancy May Be Symptom, Not Cause, Of Emotional Distress

26 July 2009

Obesity Raises Risk Of Complications In Pregnancy, Study Shows

24 July 2009

WHO Reviews Antiretroviral Recommendations For Pregnant, Breastfeeding Women With HIV

Women Who Quit Smoking Early In Pregnancy Reduce Risks Of Preterm Birth, Stunted Fetal Growth

23 July 2009

New York Times Examines Changes In Surrogacy Process In Recent Years

Advocates Call Attention To Rising Teen Pregnancies In Foster Care Programs

BJOG Release: New Study On The Cause Of Early Preterm Birth

Possible Genetic Link To Cause Of Pregnancy Loss And Disorders

Anti-Epilepsy Drug Risk On Cognitive Function For Unborn Children

22 July 2009

Lower IQ In Children Linked To Pre-Birth Air Pollution Exposure, Study

Weight Guidelines For Women Pregnant With Twins

NYT Editorial Urges Gov. Paterson To Sign Bill Prohibiting Shackling Of Female Prisoners During Labor

Mississippi Has Eighth Highest HIV/AIDS Rate Among Young Adults In Nation, Among Top In Teen Pregnancies

How Maternal Nutrition Affects Fetus

TOG Release: A Call For Awareness On Pregnancy, Abortion And Domestic Violence

ACOG Issues Revision Of Labor Induction Guidelines

Some Experts Remain Skeptical Of Withdrawal Method, Despite Recent Study On Effectiveness

Stuff Of Stink Bombs Investigated For Role In Pregnancy

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