Health News Archives

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

Alcohol in Early Pregnancy May Prompt Fetal Cell Death
Even a few glasses of wine enough to disrupt normal development, mouse study finds

C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births
Researchers suggest some of these procedures may just be matter of convenience

Staff Training Reduces Postpartum Bleeding, Episiotomies
Studies urge oxytocin use after delivery, re-evaluation of accepted birthing practices

Pot Plus Alcohol Kills Young Rats’ Brain Cells
Finding another warning to pregnant women that drug use can affect fetal brain development

Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure
Mom's use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs may affect kids into early adolescence, study shows

Dads’ Substance Use Hurts Expectant Moms’ Efforts to Quit
Many mothers return to old habits if father continues smoking, drinking, study says

Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds
Group sets guidelines on monitoring for fetal growth restriction, preterm birth

Health Tip: Eating During Pregnancy
Foods to avoid

Anti-Malaria Drugs Help Africa’s Women, Babies
Giving these meds in pregnancy improves birth outcomes, study finds