Pregnancy & Childbirth

Iodine Lack In Prenatal Vitamins
by eNotAlone.com
Most prenatal multivitamins marketed in the United States, do not contain all the iodine they state on the label, potentially posing infants at risk of poor brain development, researchers reported earlier this week.

Summer-Born Children Tend To Be Taller And Stronger
by eNotAlone.com
Future mothers-to-be lucky enough to be blooming in the hot months should get enough sun to increase their vitamin D levels just by walking around outside or even sunbathing. But pregnant women whose babies are expected to be born between November and May

Early C-Section Affects Babies
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According to the latest large new study published on Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine elective (non-emergency) Caesarian sections can cause a variety of health problems and be very dangerous for newborns if performed early.

Boy or Girl Gender Prediction Test Hits The U.S Market
by eNotAlone.com
Future moms-to-be do not have to wait anymore till 18-20 weeks into their pregnancy in order to determine the gender of their unborn baby. Now, the first home gender test to hit the U.S. market, called 'Boy or Girl Gender Prediction Test'

Some Cosmetics During Pregnancy Put Boys To Infertility Risk
by eNotAlone.com
Some food, cosmetic and cleaning products used by pregnant women expose unborn baby boys at greater risk of developing birth defects as well as testicular cancer and infertility later in life, claims a new study by Professor Richard Sharpe

Pregnant Women With Migraines Are At Risk Of Heart Problems
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Women who experience migraines while being pregnant are at greater risk to suffer a stroke and other vascular disorders such as blood pressure and blot clots, claims a study by scientists at three of North Carolina's academic hospitals.

Abortion Linked To Later Preterm Births
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There is a link between abortion history and an increased risk of subsequent premature births and long-term complications, reports a new huge German study. Some previous studies have been pointing out to the connection, but the present research showed

Obese Pregnancy Linked To Birth Defects
by eNotAlone.com
Women who are obese while being pregnant have significantly greater risk of delivering babies with certain birth defects, than women with normal weight, according to a new report. Obese women are almost twice as likely to have a baby with neural tube

Pregnancy and Diet
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There is a huge number of children in the United States that recently have been classified as obese and diagnosed with obesity-related diseases, such as type -2 diabetes, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), and the weight of an obese child's mother

Multivitamins During Pregnancy Help Avoid Underweight Babies
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Future moms-to-be who take multivitamins during pregnancy, significantly lower the risk of delivering an underweight baby, researchers from Canada have reported this week. One of the biggest risks to newborn babies is to be born too early

Men Gain Weight During Partner's Pregnancy
by eNotAlone.com
A new poll from the United Kingdom suggests that the average father-to-be gains a lot of weight during the pregnancy of his partner, approximately 6.35 kilograms, because they find it harder and harder to resist larger portions of food and treats around

Antidepressant Drug Helps Pregnant Smookers To Quit
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Pregnant women who are substance-dependent and also smoke cigarettes may be successfully treated with certain anti-depressant drugs, suggest preliminary results of a new study by U.S. researchers. In particular

In Vitro Fertilization - One Embryo Better Than Two
by eNotAlone.com
For women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), single embryo implant appears to be not only less expensive compared to two or more implants, but is also more effective and successful when it comes to delivering a healthy baby

Early Newborn Screening Saves Their Lives
by eNotAlone.com
A March of Dimes report released on February 18, 2009 says that from now on all the 50 states and The District of Columbia will require hospitals to screen newborns for a range of life-threatening diseases and medical conditions.

Is It Possible Yo Prevent Postpartum Depression?
by eNotAlone.com
The latest research suggests that there could be a way to predict which pregnant moms-to-be are at risk for later postpartum depression. The research shows that women with an increased levels of corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH)

Chemical In Cosmetics And Toys Linked To Low Birth Weight
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Scientists have found that the exposure to toxic chemicals that are present in cosmetic products, shower curtains, vinyl flooring and children's toys, can put pregnant women to an increased risk of delivering a baby with a low birth weight.

Acupuncture Helps Relieve Pregnancy Symptoms
by eNotAlone.com
It turns out that acupuncture can be very helpful when it comes to relieving indigestion and heartburn, the symptoms that bother many women throughout their pregnancy, says a new study from Brazilian experts.

Women Postpone Pregnancy And Annual Check-Ups Because Of Economy
by eNotAlone.com
Because of the troubled economy, women are delaying pregnancy as well as their annual gynecological check-ups, found a new Gallup Organization survey conducted for the AmericanCollege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Air Pollution Affects Babies In The Womb
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According to the U.S. scientists, exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may harm and affect the development of babies in the womb. The study, one of the largest to look at the effect of air pollution on pregnancy, found that future moms-to-be

Too Much Of Vitamin E Dangerous During Pregnancy
by eNotAlone.com
High levels of vitamin E at an early stage of pregnancy pose greater risk for developing heart defect in infants, according to Dutch scientists. In a new study, the researchers from Rotterdam examined 600 mothers - 276 women whose babies were born