Recent survey suggests that about one in 13 pregnant women in Wales are drinking more than recommended levels.
Experts warn that drinking more than one to two units of alcohol per week when pregnant can lead to problems such as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome...
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A Bristol University had discovered that women who are under stress during pregnancy might lead to higher cortisol levels in children.
Past studies have shown stress in animals during pregnancy affects the body's stress response system - the...
Recent survey by Tommy's baby charity found that many women are surprised at the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy.
Some of them felt under pressure to be 'perfect' while other the half said those around should pass on 'tips' to them....
According to a new survey in U.K, one in five pregnant women blame celebrities and the media for applying extra pressure on them during pregnancy.
Out of 1,100 mothers-to-be polled 21.3% blamed celebrities who "bloom" during pregnancy and look...
A new Canadian study shows that women thinking about getting pregnant, or who are early in their first trimester, significantly lower their odds of having a baby with a serious major birth defect by taking prenatal vitamins.
Now, researchers from...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration are considering approving a drug to help reduce the number of premature babies.
If approved, Gestiva would be the only drug available to help mothers carry their babies to term.
It too have certain potential...
After drastically increasing the price of birth control pills and patches for the nation's family planning clinics, Ortho-McNeil announced last week that it would lower its price so that contraceptives will remain affordable.
It was announced in July...
A research from Quebec, Canada states that babies born to women who take painkillers early in their pregnancy may be at increased risk for specific heart-related birth defects.
The study is one of the first to link use of nonsteroidal...
According to a recent research in the United States, infant and neonatal mortality rates are higher among infants delivered by cesarean section than for those delivered vaginally.
The overall rate of babies delivered by cesarean increased by 41%...
Recently the Michigan Civil Rights Commission have ruled that businesses smaller than 15 employees must provide coverage for contraceptives if their health insurance plan is comprehensive.
It further stated that on refusing the idea it would be taken...
Pregnancy is the most important stage in a woman's life. At this point of time, she is standing at the threshold of a completely new life. So a 'would-be' mother should take a proper care of herself which gets reflected later in her baby.
During...
Recent studies by Finnish researchers have discovered that having chocolate during pregnancy may make for happier and lively babies.
The research was carried on the data obtained from 300 pregnant women who actually ate chocolate during the nine...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave its green signal to Plan B emergency contraception for women 18 years and above at a press conference today. The approval is the greatest victory for women's health advocates nationwide, who have demanded FDA...
A recent research blames Rap Stars for teen pregnancy.
According to some psychologists, the rap music has made a very bad impact on the minds of young boys and girls towards sex. By laying particular emphasis on it and demeaning depictions of women,...
Pregnant women who take anti- inflammatory drugs during pregnancy are more susceptible to have babies with birth defects.
Anick Berard, Ph.D. of St. Justine Hospital in Montreal, postulated the idea by researching on pregnant women who took...
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