Pregnancy Undermines Body Image in Half of Women
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many women are unhappy with how their bodies look both during and after pregnancy, and it’s an issue that can trigger postpartum depression and eating disorders, a new study suggests. Researchers from Mass…
Learn MoreObesity, Weight Gain in GDM Pregnancies Linked to ADHD in Offspring
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a joint effect of maternal obesity and excessive weight gain (EWG) appears to be associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity di…
Learn MorePot Use in Early Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Mental Health Issues in Kids
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Using marijuana after the first weeks of pregnancy is linked to mental health issues in children that linger well into early adolescence, a new study shows. Exposure to cannabis after about five to six weeks…
Learn MoreUmbilical Cord Milking Does Not Reduce NICU Admission
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Umbilical cord milking (UCM) does not reduce neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission but is safe, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.Anup C…
Learn MoreInfections During Pregnancy Show No Causal Link to Autism
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Research has suggested that kids born to moms who had the flu or another infection during pregnancy may be more likely to have autism, but a new study implies infection may not be the cause after all.”We fou…
Learn MoreWomen With Migraines Face Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A history of migraine headaches could make a woman more prone to pregnancy complications, such as issues with blood pressure or preterm birth, according to a new study.”We now know migraines may be an underr…
Learn MorePandemic Silver Lining: Drop in Infections That Cause Birth Defects
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of babies born with a virus that commonly causes birth defects may have dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.That was true in Minnesota, the first state to star…
Learn MoreEl aire contaminado podría aumentar los riesgos de COVID de las mujeres embarazadas pobres
JUEVES, 8 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aunque hace mucho que se sabe que el esmog es un factor de riesgo del nacimiento prematuro y el peso bajo al nacer, una nueva investigación sugiere que también podría aumentar el riesgo de infección …
Learn MoreProtocol Helps Increase Direct Breastfeeding for Preemies in NICU
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Standardizing direct breastfeeding (DBF) practices increases DBF during hospitalization for infants less than 37 weeks of gestation at birth, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in Advances in Neon…
Learn MoreDirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While exposure to smog is a known risk factor for preterm birth and low-birth weight, new research suggests it also may heighten risk of COVID-19 infection for pregnant low-income women.Scientists at Columbi…
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