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Most Pregnant Women Will Become Iron Deficient, Study Finds
- September 26, 2024
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Four out of five pregnant women will become deficient in an essential nutrient, iron, by their third trimester, a new study finds.
The researchers and other experts are now advocating that iron levels be routinely checked during a pregnancy for the safety of a mother and...
Prediabetes in Teens Could Raise Odds for Complicated Pregnancies Later
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2024
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If a woman is already in a "prediabetic" state in her teen or college years, her odds for a serious complication of pregnancy later in life rises, new research shows.
Ignoring prediabetes in teenagers "may represent a missed opportunity to avert pregnancy-related complic...
Many Pregnant Medicaid Patients Miss Prenatal Ultrasounds, Upping Risks Around Birth Defects
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2024
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Pregnant women covered by Medicaid are less likely to get an ultrasound exam that can diagnose heart defects in a fetus, a new study finds.
“The 20-week ultrasound is hugely important in detecting birth defects because it involves assessment of the baby’s maj...
Surrogate Moms Have Higher Rates of Pregnancy Complications
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2024
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Surrogate moms have a higher risk of pregnancy complications than other pregnant women, a new study finds.
About 8% of surrogate mothers developed a severe complication like high blood pressure or serious bleeding during
No Higher Autism Risk Seen in Babies Born During Pandemic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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Kids born during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have no higher risk of autism, even if they were exposed to COVID in the womb, a new study finds.
The study offers...
Pregnancy Changes the Brain, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2024
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With implications for research around postpartum depression and other health issues, scientists have tracked the changes pregnancy brings to the female brain.
These changes weren't subtle: Big shifts in what's known as the brain's "white matter" versus "gray matter" were...
Florida Abortion Rate Fell After 6-Week Ban Took Hold
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2024
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Florida’s six-week abortion ban caused the state’s abortion rate to drop dramatically, new research shows.
Abortions in Florida dropped to an estimated 5,630 in May and 5,200 in June, a 30% and 35% decrease from the average between January and March,
More Women Underwent Surgical Sterilization After Fall of Roe v. Wade
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2024
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As fears of the consequences of an unintended pregnancy rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, rates of surgical sterilization rose in those states most affected by the decision, new research shows.
Rates of tubal sterilization -- tying, cutting or removing the f...
Good Maternity Care Increasingly Tough to Find in U.S.
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2024
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In the two years since the March of Dimes' last report on the state of U.S. maternity care, more than 100 hospitals nationwide have shuttered their obstetric units, leaving more new moms with literally "Nowhere to Go" for care.
The March of Dimes' 2024 report, titled "
Asthma Could Raise Miscarriage, Infertility Risks for Women: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2024
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Having asthma appears linked to raised odds for miscarriage and troubles with fertility among women, new Danish research shows.
“We found that women fulfilling the definition of asthm...
Exposure to PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Pregnancy Could Boost Long-Term Obesity Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2024
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PFAS “forever chemicals” could cause pregnant women to experience long-term weight gain, increasing their risk of obesity in middle age, a new study warns.
States With Strictest Abortion Laws Offer Least Family Support: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2024
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States with the most severe abortion restrictions are the least likely to offer support to struggling families, a new study has found.
Anti-abortion states tend to have assistance programs that exclude many families on the fringes, because participants are required to be...
New 'AI Stethoscope' Can Spot Pregnancy-Linked Heart Failure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2024
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An AI-enhanced digital stethoscope can help doctors detect a potentially deadly form of heart failure that can occur late in pregnancy, a new clinical trial reports.
The AI-driven stethoscope was 12 times more likely than traditional methods to spot heart pump weakness t...
Ketamine Can Fight Depression, But Pregnant Women Face Risks
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2024
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Ketamine is becoming a popular depression drug, but doctors aren’t keeping in mind the danger it can pose to a pregnancy, a new study warns.
Ketamine can be ...
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Why Breast Feeding May Be Even Healthier for Heavier New Moms
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2024
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Breastfeeding helps women shed those extra pounds of "pregnancy weight," a new study finds, and the effect is even more pronounced for moms who were overweight before their pregnancy.
Among women who exclusively breastfed their baby during its first year, women who were...
Pregnancy After 'Tubes Tied' Sterilization Is More Common Than Thought
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2024
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Women are becoming pregnant after having their tubes tied, even though the procedure is considered a “permanent” form of birth control, a new study warns.
Between 3% ...
Even 1 Cigarette a Day While Pregnant Can Harm Baby
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2024
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Just a daily cigarette or two before or during pregnancy endangers the health of newborns, a new study warns.
Infants are 16% more likely to suffer major health issues following delivery if their mothers engaged in “light smoking” of one or two cigarettes a d...
Uterus Transplants Are Leading to Healthy Pregnancies
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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Uterine transplants are relatively rare and recent -- the first was performed in 2011, and to date a little more than 100 transplants have been conducted worldwide.
However, a new study finds that these procedures are often successful, leading to pregnancies and live bir...
Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns.
Phenols and parabens in these products increase a pregnant woman's risk of high blood pressure by 57%, particularly at 24 to 28 weeks o...
CDC Warns of Resurgence of Common Respiratory Virus, With Risks for Particular Groups
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Parvovirus B19, a seasonal respiratory virus that subsided during the pandemic, is making a comeback, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.
In a health alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control an...
Not Born Equal: Preemie Babies Fall Into 3 Risk Categories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Not all babies born prematurely will suffer long-term developmental problems, a new study finds.
Preemies tend to fall into three risk categories, with about one in five (20%) scoring above average on standard cognitive tests, researchers reported Aug. 13 in the journal ...
Obamacare Boosted New Moms' Access to Mental Health Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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Pregnant women and new moms have better access to treatment for mood disorders, thanks to Obamacare, a new study finds.
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EPA Bans Vegetable Pesticide That Can Harm Fetuses
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2024
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In an historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday banned the use of a pesticide that can harm fetuses.
Known as dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal), the weedkiller is used on a variety of crops, including broccoli, onions, kale, Brussels...
Miscarriages in Horses Offer Insights to Help Prevent Human Miscarriages
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2024
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Researchers are gleaning important insights into miscarriages in women from an longtime four-legged friend: horses.
It shouldn't come as a surprise, since female horses have long pregnancies (11 months) and embryos of both speci...
Hidden Thyroid Issues in Pregnancy Could Mean Thyroid Trouble Later
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Women who develop subclinical thyroid issues during pregnancy, meaning symptoms haven't surfaced, could face real thyroid trouble within five years, a new study finds.
Pregnant women who were diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, pointing to an under-active gland, b...
Drinking During a Pregnancy: An Expert Offers Guidance
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2024
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It's a question many women may ask themselves during pregnancy: Will an occasional glass of wine harm the baby?
While the latest research shows the answer is definitely yes for large quantities of alcohol or binge drinking, the answer is less clear for small amounts, alt...
Mom's Type 1 Diabetes Might Shield Her Children From the Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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Having a mom with type 1 diabetes might provide long-term protection against the condition in children, a new review finds.
This protective effect is sugge...
U.S. Infant Deaths Rise for First Time in Decades
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2024
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For the first time in two decades, the infant mortality rate in the United States has risen, new government data shows.
In a report released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...
Marijuana Use While Pregnant Could Raise Odds for Complications
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2024
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There's a slight but significant rise in dangerous obstetric complications for pregnant women who use marijuana, new research shows.
Data from almost 317,000 pregnancies in women in California found those who used the drug had higher odds for gestational hypertension, p...
Prenatal Exposure to Zika Virus Might Affect Child's Immune System
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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Children exposed to Zika virus in the womb might suffer long-term damage to their immune system, a new study warns.
Zika virus is known to cause microcephaly, brain disabilities and other birth defects in about 5% of children whose mothers contract Zika virus while pregn...
Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Preeclampsia Before Symptoms Surface
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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An experimental blood test could help detect pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition that can har...
Safe Pregnancies Possible After Stem Cell Treatment for Blood Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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Women who've undergone stem cell treatments for blood cancers, or for illnesses such as sickle cell disease, can successfully bring a pregnancy to term, new research shows.
The German findings run counter to the perceived wisdom on this issue: Many such patients...
Most Americans Think Incontinence, Pelvic Pain after Childbirth is Normal -- It's Not
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2024
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Roughly a month after having her second child, Nicole Gerardi-Lukens suddenly felt pressure in her pelvis that was so intense it sent her to the hospital.
When doctors told her bladder had prolapsed -- meaning that it had slipped from its normal position and was bulging ...
Study Shows RSV Vaccine Safe in Late Pregnancy
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2024
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Expectant mothers who get vaccinated to protect their newborns against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are not putting themselves or their babies at risk, new research affirms.
It found that getting the shot during late pregnancy was not associated with increased odds ...
"Love Hormone" May Help Treat Obesity, Postpartum Depression
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2024
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Researchers have identified a gene that can trigger obesity, behavior problems and postpartum depression when missing or damaged.
The finding could lead to new treatments fo...
Federal WIC Program May Boost Pregnancy Outcomes for Women, Newborns
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2024
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Pregnant women enrolled in a federal aid program have better outcomes than those who are struggling to put food on the table, new research shows.
More than 1 in 10 households nationwide lack access to adequate and nutritious food, U.S. government data show.
T...
Texas' 2021 Abortion Ban Tied to Rise in Infant Deaths
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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Following state legislation passed in 2021 that essentially banned abortion in Texas, the rate of infant deaths rose by almost 13%, compared to a much smaller 1.8% rise nationwide, a new study finds.
The number of Texan babies whose deaths were specifically linked to bir...
Medication Abortion Without Ultrasound Is Safe: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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Women don't need an ultrasound to have a safe medication abortion, a new study says.
Women who received abortion pills by mail without getting an ultrasound first did just as well as those who were examined and given the drugs in person, researchers found.
"This st...
Depression Around Pregnancy Could Take Toll on Women's Hearts
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2024
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Depression during or after a pregnancy could be tied to a heightened risk for heart trouble in women decades later, new research warns.
This so-called "perinatal" depression was linked to a 36% higher odds of developing heart disease within the next 20 years, reported a ...
Using Diabetes Drug Metformin Around Pregnancy Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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Two new studies offer reassurance that using the diabetes drug metformin before and during pregnancy is not linked to birth defects.
The latest findings, which apply to men planning to conceive with their partners or women in early pregnancy, contradict a 2022
Is Mom's Fish Intake During Pregnancy Linked to Juvenile Arthritis?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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Eating fish while pregnant doesn't appear to increase a child's later risk of juvenile arthritis, particularly if the fish is oily like salmon, trout or sardines, new research shows.
"We cannot caution pregnant women against consuming fish solely based on this study in r...
Supreme Court Rejects Case That Would Have Curbed Access to Abortion Drug
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2024
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a case that aimed to curb access to the controversial abortion drug mifepristone, saying the plaintiffs who brought the case to the court had no legal standing to do so.
In...
Many U.S. Women Unhappy With With Maternal Health Care, Poll Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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Many women are unhappy with the state of U.S. maternal health care, but a major new poll finds most Americans don't understand how badly the nation lags behind other wealthy countries in this area.
Only about 2 in 5 (42%) women currently pregnant or ever pregnant strongl...
U.S. Maternal Death Rate Remains Much Higher Than Other Affluent Nations
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2024
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Maternal mortality rates in the United States continue to exceed those in other wealthy nations, with most women dying during pregnancy and childbirth in ways that were preventable, a new report shows.
In 2022, U.S. women had a death rate from complications of pregnancy ...
Will Epilepsy Meds Taken in Pregnancy Affect a Child's Creativity?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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Newer epilepsy drugs taken while pregnant won't affect the creative thinking of children, an effect that had been observed in older medications, a new study reports...
Epidurals Linked to Better Outcomes After Childbirth
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 28, 2024
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Women who get an epidural during delivery appear to have a marked reduction in serious complications the first few weeks after giving birt...
Louisiana Votes to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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Louisiana has become the first state to pass a law that designates abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances.
Once Gov. Jeff Landry signs the bill into law, as he is expected to do, possession of the drugs
Most Young Breast Cancer Survivors Can Have Children
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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Most young breast cancer survivors can go on to have children despite the effects of their lifesaving treatment, a new study shows.
About 73% of breast cancer surviv...
For Pregnant Women, Fluoridated Drinking Water Might Raise Risks for Baby: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2024
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Fetal exposure to fluoride from a mom-to-be's drinking water might raise the odds for physical and mental health issues in toddlers, new research suggests.
The study, which was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, wasn't designed to prove cause-and-effect. ...
In a Shift, Pediatricians' Group Says Breastfeeding Safe When HIV-Positive Mom Is Properly Treated
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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The nation's top pediatrics group has reversed its decades-old position on HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding their infants.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now says it's generally safe for moms with