Prepregnancy BMI tied to risks for maternal morbidity, mortality

Maternal prepregnancy obesity is associated with an elevated risk for severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality, according to a study published online June 28 inJAMA Network Open.Heather A. Fre

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Prepregnancy BMI tied to risks for maternal morbidity, mortality

Maternal prepregnancy obesity is associated with an elevated risk for severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality, according to a study published online June 28 inJAMA Network Open.Heather A. Fre

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The importance of social support during pregnancy

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: Lisa Runnels from PixabayWhether it is a cup of tea and a chat, the loan of some baby equipment in preparation for the new arrival, or a hug when things

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The importance of social support during pregnancy

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: Lisa Runnels from PixabayWhether it is a cup of tea and a chat, the loan of some baby equipment in preparation for the new arrival, or a hug when things

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The benefits of strength training during pregnancy

by Len CanterFor most healthy women, exercise during pregnancy is as important as it is at all times of life. It brings benefits such as better overall health, preventing back pain and keeping you reg

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The benefits of strength training during pregnancy

by Len CanterFor most healthy women, exercise during pregnancy is as important as it is at all times of life. It brings benefits such as better overall health, preventing back pain and keeping you reg

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Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

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Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

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Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

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Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

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Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies' obesity risk

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first month

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Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies' obesity risk

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first month

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High-quality diet in pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that an unhealthy diet during pregnancy can have long-term effects on a child's health. Now, in a ne

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High-quality diet in pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that an unhealthy diet during pregnancy can have long-term effects on a child's health. Now, in a ne

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Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex, risk of preterm birth

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as bir

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Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex, risk of preterm birth

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as bir

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Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl

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Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl

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Air pollution during pregnancy may affect growth of newborn babies

by University of the Basque CountryCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, the

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Air pollution during pregnancy may affect growth of newborn babies

by University of the Basque CountryCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, the

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Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy the only safe approach

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to da

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Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy the only safe approach

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to da

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Are oral medications for vaginal yeast infections safe during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaginal yeast infections may occur more commonly during pregnancy, and most are treated with topical medications, or creams. Oral medications are prescribed when

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Are oral medications for vaginal yeast infections safe during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaginal yeast infections may occur more commonly during pregnancy, and most are treated with topical medications, or creams. Oral medications are prescribed when

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