Health News Archives

Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema

Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported
Most women expressed satisfaction with process, but long-term data lacking, study says

Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought
Estimates put figure at nearly 60 percent; real number may be as low as 4 percent, study finds

Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk
Women with deficiency at time of delivery had almost 4 times the odds, study says

Multiple Doses of Steroids Don’t Help Preemies
More than one course can lead to smaller babies, study says

Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies
C-sections done too soon can lead to respiratory trouble, other problems, doctors say

Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks
Caesarean or induction should not be done before 39 weeks unless necessary, study says

Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit
No difference found between intensive nifedipine therapy and placebo, researchers say

Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions
Finding may lead to new therapies for preterm labor

Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
Women who exercised during pregnancy needed less pain meds, study found