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TUESDAY, Sept. 4, 2018 — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening all pregnant women for syphilis infection. These findings form the basis of a reaffirmation recommendation statement published in the Sept. 4 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Using data from seven studies, Jennifer S. Lin, M.D., from Kaiser […]
More than half of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, but questions remain about how the drug affects our health. Those questions are especially important for one group: pregnant women. Marijuana use during pregnancy is becoming more common, despite the lack of clarity about its possible effects. But today (Aug. 27), the American Academy of Pediatrics […]
A photo of a baby, which has been going viral on social media, speaks of the physical and psychological challenges surrounding In Vitro Fertilisation. By Disha Roy Choudhury Those who regularly browse through social media must have already come across a photo of a baby that is now going viral. The image is that of a […]
A nutritious diet plays an essential role in a person’s overall health, helping the body to function effectively and reducing the risk of some diseases. Most people are aware that a healthful diet should include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthful fats. However, they may not realize that specific fruits are […]
Women today are 51 per cent more likely to experience depressions and anxiety during pregnancy than our mother’s generation according to a new study. The study out of the UK found that factors including increased workload due to career aspirations as well as financial demands due to growing housing prices are largely to blame. They also […]
Pippa Middleton has been working hard to stay healthy during her pregnancy. In her first trimester, Middleton did a wide variety of exercises: from yoga and Pilates to walking and Barrecore. In her second trimester, Middleton focused her attention on tennis, an activity which she told British supermarket Waitrose’s monthly magazine she has enjoyed since […]
(HealthDay)—Young pregnant women who are obese may face a higher risk of changes in heart structure and function, a small new study suggests. The changes seen might lead to a pregnancy complication known as preeclampsia, according to the researchers. This disorder is a dangerous form of high blood pressure that can develop during the second […]
From tracking basal body temperature to quitting the booze – there are so many things to consider when you’re trying to fall pregnant. Now new research has determined another factor that could influence conception. The study – published in the scientific journal Chronobiology International – suggests that having sex before 7:30am on spring mornings will […]
When you picture giving birth, you probably imagine doing it with just your S.O. and maybe your mum in the room. But some parents prefer a larger support group while giving birth, and will even have their older kids present, too. One woman named Rebecca opted to have her 3-year-old daughter Hunter in the room, […]
FACT: In Australia, one in 100 pregnancies that reach the 20-week mark end in stillbirth. It’s a tragic statistic, but experts have found a new way for expectant parents to reduce their risk. According to a study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, mums-to-be who sleep on their backs during the third […]