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Gestational Hypothyroidism Higher Than Estimated

Nearly one in six pregnant women who are tested suffer from gestational hypothyroidism, but less than a quarter of pregnant women undergo screening, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & [...]

Posted On : Jan, 12 2012 | Comments : 0

Diabetes in pregnancy, poverty linked to ADHD

NEW YORK: Babies born to poor mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes have an extra-high risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests. So-called gestational diabetes typically develops duri [...]

Posted On : Jan, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Poor pregnancy diet leads to age-related diseases in the off...

Every culture and society stresses on a healthy diet for any expecting women, as this is said to play a significant role in the overall development of the offspring. But till recent times, there were no concrete understandings of how a po [...]

Posted On : Jan, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Diabetes in pregnancy, poverty linked to ADHD

So-called gestational diabetes typically develops during the second or third trimester of pregnancy, especially in women who are overweight before getting pregnant, eat an unhealthy diet and don't exercise. It affects between two and [...]

Posted On : Jan, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy spa has growth potential

Jolene Ali still sometimes struggles to sleep. It does come easier these days than back in 2006, when the first Sweet Momma spa opened. Worrying about her infant venture made shut-eye difficult for Ali, who left a promising career at Lily [...]

Posted On : Dec, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Arsenic in Rice May Pose Risk for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women who eat rice regularly may expose themselves and their fetuses to too much arsenic, possibly putting them at risk of premature births, researchers from Dartmouth College said. A test found that pregnant women who ate ric [...]

Posted On : Dec, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Teen pregnancy low in ‘sleepover’ country of the Netherlands

America’s battle over sex education could be boiled down to one question: Would you let your teenager spend the night with his or her sweetheart in your home? When 32 American parents were asked this question, 29 said no, includi [...]

Posted On : Nov, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Raises Pregnancy Complications Ris...

New research published on bmj.com this week claims that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (POS) are more likely to have problems with pregnancy even if they are undergoing fertility treatment. Approximately 5 to 15% of women who are [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Are calcium supplements important during pregnancy?

In an investigation, researchers find no benefit for pregnant moms or their babies from taking calcium supplements. Until now, the role of supplementing with calcium during pregnancy has been unclear. In a study review, researchers fou [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Workplace pollutants tied to kids' asthma risk

The review of registry data on 45,658 seven-year-old children and their mothers found that 18.6 percent of children of mothers who were exposed to low-molecular-weight particles at work during pregnancy developed asthma, compared to 16.1 [...]

Posted On : Oct, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Pert Doctor Passes Critical Comments upon Late Pregnancy

A Perth doctors has caused stir among people by alleging women of being selfish for delaying pregnancy. According to Dr. Barry Walters, who works as physician at Perth's King Edward Memorial Hospital, women conceiving in the age group [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Simple ways to lose weight post pregnancy

Try these simple ways to lose weight post pregnancy... All the cravings for those chocolate cakes and ghee-laden sweets during pregnancy are now seen in your body weight and you surely wish to get back in shape and look like a sexy mom. [...]

Posted On : Sep, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

How to shed the pregnancy pounds without following Posh

You might think Victoria Beckham would already have her hands full looking after a new-born infant, but now the mum-of-four has decided to fill her palms with something else -- food. In a bid to get trim for New York Fashion week, Sept [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Report's pregnancy health concern in Wales

Vinny Ness from Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) said the issue was causing huge logistical problems for the NHS. Her report into midwifery care in Wales called for midwives to be involved in schemes to encourage healthy lifestyles. Th [...]