Mom's Vitamin D Levels Linked to Language Problems in Kids
Study finds association between low levels in pregnancy and development at ages 5 & 10
full story » Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth
More seizures, lower Apgar scores found in home
full story » When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity
Long-term study found lower BMI in children breast-fed at least 6 months
full story » Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester
full story » Repeat C-Section Best Scheduled at 39 Weeks, Study Says
Operating sooner, later worse for babies, preliminary research finds
full story » C-Sections Might Put Preemies at Risk for Breathing Problems
Study found respiratory distress syndrome more likely in small, premature infants born by cesarean
full story » Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're in U.S.
Rate among U.S.-born Hispanic women nearly triple that of women here less than a decade, study says
full story » Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring
Study finds intervening early in pregnancy had no effect on children's mental function later
full story » Does Abortion in First Trimester Raise Risk of Mental Ills' Return?
Danish study found women who gave birth were more likely to be readmitted in the month afterwards
full story » Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs
At age 12, those kids had better lung function than formula-fed kids
full story » Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth
full story » Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills
Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns
full story » When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds
full story » Fatty Diet Before Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
This type of diabetes can raise risk of obstetric complications, researchers add
full story » Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop
Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area
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