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New hope for IVF mothers as British scientists develop test ...

British scientists have made a dramatic IVF breakthrough which could bring hope to thousands of women. They have developed an embryo screening technique which makes it far more likely a woman will give birth. A trial showed that it doubles [...]

Posted On : Oct, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Puts Newborns at Risk

Exposure to a certain class of antidepressant medications during pregnancy may put a baby at risk for preterm birth, a low five-minute Apgar score (a measure of overall health of the baby) and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, [...]

Posted On : Oct, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Is your weight putting you and your baby at risk?

By next year one in five pregnant women could be obese, according to experts. We look at the dangers to you and your baby, and what you can do to reduce them. Pregnant women often say they are eating for two, but too many extra po [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Researchers identify new smoking during pregnancy risk

Smoking during pregnancy leads to an increased risk of children developing mental health problems, according to a new report. The NHS already warns mothers-to-be that smoking makes a miscarriage, premature birth or low birth weight more lik [...]

Posted On : Oct, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Smoking in pregnancy risks psychotic children: study

Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms as teenagers, British scientists said on Thursday. Researchers from four British universities studied 6,356 12-year-olds and interviewed [...]

Posted On : Oct, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy Ups Risk of Restless Leg Syndrome

Pregnancy increases the risk for the occurrence, or worsening, of restless legs syndrome, says an Italian study in the Sept. 28 issue of Neurology. The study of 606 women found that at least one in four pregnant women experience the syndro [...]

Posted On : Sep, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Antidepressants in pregnancy up heart defect risk

If you take antidepressants such as fluoxetine (marketed as Prozac) early in your pregnancy, you may be doubling the risk that your newborn will be born with a heart defect, according to a new study. However, the vast majority of children [...]

Posted On : Sep, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Women who have just one abortion face 35% increased risk of ...

Women who have abortions could be posing a risk to future children, according to research published today. A Canadian medical study found that those who abort a pregnancy could run the risk of giving birth to premature of low-weight childre [...]

Posted On : Sep, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

High blood pressure in pregnancy a heart risk

Women who had an increase in blood pressure during pregnancy are likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age than women who maintained normal blood pressure while they were pregnant, Chilean researchers report. Dr. Gloria Valdes of P [...]

Posted On : Sep, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Exercise During Pregnancy Risks

The benefits of exercising during pregnancy are well-known: Exercise helps reduce swelling, backaches, constipation and bolsters energy, posture and strength. It also helps you sleep. But what about the risks? Here's what you should know ab [...]

Posted On : Sep, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy May Boost Risk of Heart...

Glucose intolerance during pregnancy may put women at greater risk for heart disease. According to Baiju Shah, MD, PhD, FRCP, of the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences in Toronto, co-author of a recent study on women with gestat [...]

Posted On : Aug, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy problems up stroke risk in offspring

Adults whose mothers suffered from "preeclampsia" or "gestational hypertension" while pregnant appear to be at increased risk of suffering a stroke, new research suggests. Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy m [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy after age 35: how to reduce the risks

More and more women in their late 30s and early 40s are deciding to have babies. Some put off motherhood because of career demands or so they could feel more financially secure. Some were waiting for the right partner. Some simply feel more [...]

Posted On : Aug, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Induced labour may help risky pregnancy

According to a new study, labour should be induced after 37 weeks in pregnant women who have preganancy-related hypertension or mild pre-eclampsia (raised blood pressure with presence of protein in the urine). Researchers studied 756 pregn [...]