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

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests

Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
Women need not be frightened but should limit consumption of stimulant, experts say

Dieting History Tied to Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Restricted eaters gained too much or too little, study finds

Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boost Infant Development
Mom's careful choice of foods offers both physical and mental advantages, study says

Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boosts Infant Development
Mom's careful choice of foods offers both physical and mental advantages, study says

Mom’s Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies’ Asthma Risk
Supplement use may be behind doubling of respiratory disease in last 25 years, study suggests

Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy
Low-cost therapy reduces threat of transfer from mother's bones to fetus or nursing infant

Health Tip: Preparing for Pregnancy
What's needed in your diet, and what you should avoid