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Gestational Diabetes Does Not Raise a Woman’s Risk for Breast Cancer After Pregnancy, a New Study Finds
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face no higher odds of developing premenopausal or postmenopausal breast cancer, according to researchers.
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Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Preeclampsia Before Symptoms Surface
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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An experimental blood test could help detect pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition that can har...
Most Americans Think Incontinence, Pelvic Pain after Childbirth is Normal -- It's Not
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2024
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Roughly a month after having her second child, Nicole Gerardi-Lukens suddenly felt pressure in her pelvis that was so intense it sent her to the hospital.
When doctors told her bladder had prolapsed -- meaning that it had slipped from its normal position and was bulging ...
Nearly 1 in 10 Pregnant Women Who Get COVID Develop Long COVID
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2024
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Almost 10% of women who get COVID during pregnancy develop long-lasting symptoms, and a new study suggests doctors may be overlooking them.
"I doubt most obstetric clinicians are as...
More Americans Now Think Abortion Should Be Allowed in Any Circumstance
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2024
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Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, more Americans think their state should allow a woman to get a legal abortion for any reason, a new poll finds.
Just over 6 in 10 of those questioned say women should have that right, compared to just under 5...
Study Shows RSV Vaccine Safe in Late Pregnancy
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2024
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Expectant mothers who get vaccinated to protect their newborns against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are not putting themselves or their babies at risk, new research affirms.
It found that getting the shot during late pregnancy was not associated with increased odds ...
How Cannabis Use During Pregnancy May Harm a Baby's Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2024
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Cannabis use during pregnancy might affect the way a child's brain develops after birth, a new study says.
Brain imaging of children exposed to cannabis in the womb has revealed patterns consistent with reductions in brain inflammation, researchers reported July 4 in the...
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to 40% Drop in Live Births Among IVF Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2024
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Exposure to air pollution can significantly reduce the odds of in vitro fertilization (IVF) leading to a live birth, a new study says.
The odds of a live birth are near...
Supreme Court Set to Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho, For Now
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2024
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The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to rule that, for now, emergency abortions be allowed in Idaho when a woman's health is at risk, an opinion that was briefly posted on the court's website on Wednesday shows.
Rate of Chronic High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Doubled in U.S. Since 2008
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2024
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The number of pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure doubled during the past decade and a half, but treatment remains low among them, a new study found.
New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in First Trimester
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman's risk for the condition while she is in her first trimester, the test's maker said Wednesday.
It's the first test in the United States t...
New Test Might Alert Pregnant Women to Preeclampsia Danger
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2024
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A potentially dangerous spike in blood pressure known as preeclampsia can occur in 1 in every 25 pregnancies, but an accurate test to spot those women at highest risk has remained elusive.
Now, Canadian researchers at Université Laval in Québec City say they've dev...
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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There's no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to date on the subject has concluded.
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Teen Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Early Death
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2024
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Teen pregnancy can change the trajectory of one's life, but now a new study suggests it could also shorten that life.
Canadian researchers report that women who were pregnant as teenagers were more likely to die before they reached the age of 31.
"The younge...
Syphilis Rates Among Pregnant Women Have Tripled, CDC Data Shows
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Maternal syphilis rates have tripled in recent years, putting thousands of newborns at risk for infection, a new U.S. government report shows.
Left untreated, syphilis can damage the heart and brain and cause blindness, deafness and paralysis. When transmitted during pre...
Postpartum Depression Pill Now Available to Women, Drug Maker Says
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2023
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The first postpartum depression pill approved for use in the United States is now available to women who need it, the drug's makers announced Thursday.
Sold under the name Zurzuvae, the medication can quickly ease severe postpartum depression and help women regain their ...
New Syndrome May Be Affecting Babies Exposed to Fentanyl
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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Doctors report they are seeing what they think is a new syndrome in babies who are exposed to fentanyl while in the womb.
All of the infants have cleft palates and unusually small heads, and all were born to mothers who said they'd used fentanyl and other drugs while pre...
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Long-Term Heart Trouble for Hispanic Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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Hispanic women who experience spikes in blood pressure while pregnant may also face higher heart risks years later, new research shows.
These "hypertensive disorders of pregnancy" (HDP) -- conditions such as preeclampsia, eclampsia and gestational hypertension -- may eve...
Two Uteruses, Two Babies: One Woman's Story
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2023
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THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The chances of a woman having two uteruses are rare, but the odds of becoming pregnant at the same time in each uterus are even more rare.
But one Alabama woman is experiencing just that.
Kelsey Hatcher was born with two ...
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Ups Risk of Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight Babies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2023
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THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Using cannabis during pregnancy may not be as benign as some think, with a new review showing it raises the risk for both premature and low birth weight newborns.
In turn, that raised the chances of these infants winding up in ...
Waiting to Clamp Umbilical Cord May Save Preemies' Lives
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2023
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The timing of a simple, standard part of childbirth could mean the difference between life and death for premature babies, a pair of new evidence reviews have concluded.
Preemies whose umbilical cords are clamped 30 seconds to two minutes after birth are less likely to d...
Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- November 15, 2023
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Air pollution could be harming the development of children, reaching into the womb to alter their healthy growth, a new study reports.
Researchers say certain air pollutants appear to negatively alter a specific measure of prenatal exposure to hormones.
"These find...
U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Climbs for First Time in 20 Years
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2023
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Following nearly two decades of decline, U.S. infant death rates edged up by 3% in 2022, new provisional government numbers reveal.
"This was the first year we saw statistically significant increased rates of infant mortality in about 20 years,"said study author
Car Exhaust Could Harm a Woman's Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.
Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring data found that pregnant patients living in an urban area with elevated levels of nitrogen ...
Birth Defects More Common in Babies Born to Moms Who've Had Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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Teens and young adult women who survive cancer appear to have higher odds of delivering babies with birth defects, according to a new study.
Knowing this, young women making decisions about pregnancy and prenatal care should receive appropriate counseling and surveillanc...
Coffee Won't Raise Preemie Birth Risk, But Smoking Certainly Will: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Smoking during pregnancy is a significant risk factor for premature births, but drinking coffee is not, new research suggests.
Women who smoked during pregnancy were 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to nonsmokers, a risk that was double that of pr...
Job Loss Within Couples Ups Odds for Miscarriage, Stillbirth
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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A new study suggests there may be a link between job loss and miscarriage or stillbirth.
The risk of miscarriage or stillbirth doubled after a pregnant woman or her partner lost a job, European researchers found. Their study was published Sept. 28 in the journal
RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Help Shield Newborns Receives Full U.S. Approval
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Following approval one month ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday also a...
Substance Abuse Greatly Raises Odds of Heart Attack, Stroke During Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2023
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Substance abuse and pregnancy may be a dangerous combination.
New research finds that pregnant women with a history of substance abuse had a dramatically increased risk of death from heart attack and stroke during childbirth compared to women with no drug history.
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Web Searches for 'Self-Managed Abortion' Rose After Dobbs Decision
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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When some U.S. states made abortion illegal after the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Roe v Wade in June 2022, women in those areas increased their searches for self-managed abortions.
To come to that conclusion, researchers from the University of California, I...
Global Warming Could Make Pregnancies More Dangerous
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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Global warming has been linked to higher rates of asthma, heart disease and other health concerns. Now, new research suggests that rising temperatures across the planet may place pregnant women at greater risk for severe pregnancy-related illnesses, especially in their third t...
Were You a Big Baby at Birth? Your Infant May Be Also, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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If you were a big baby -- or your spouse or partner was -- your baby has a good chance of being big, too.
New research shows parents who were large babies are more likely to give birth to a large baby.
Knowing this has the potential to improve prenatal care and int...
Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2023
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Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.
Antidepressants for Postpartum Depression Could Mean Better Mental Health for Kids, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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If you are a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, taking antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also bear benefits for your child's development.
That's according to new research that found the medications were associated wi...
1 in 5 U.S. Women Say They've Been Mistreated During Maternity Care
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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From receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.
Rates of mistreatment during maternity care were higher among Black, Hispanic and multiracial ...
FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women to Help Shield Newborns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the shot, called Abrysvo, on Monday
The vaccine is designed to be given to pregnan...
Rate of Preterm Births Is Higher for Black Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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Black women have significantly more preterm births than white women do, and though almost a third of these extra cases can be explained by heart issues and social factors, the rest remain a mystery.
However, targeting those known factors could improve birth outcomes, a n...
Spotting Heart Defects While Baby Still in Womb Is Crucial, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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Diagnosis of congenital heart defects while a baby is still in the womb offers opportunities for earlier corrective surgery. And that can mean better outcomes for an infant's neurodevelopmental and physical health,
Steroids That Can Save Preemie Babies May Have Health Downsides
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2023
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Steroids are often unnecessarily prescribed to pregnant women thought to be at risk of preterm birth, a new evidence review contends.
As a result, millions of babies are needlessly exposed to long-term health problems associated with steroid use in gestation, such as inc...
Maternity Care 'Deserts' Common Throughout America, Report Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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More U.S. women are living in areas with little or no maternity care, raising concern about their ability to have a healthy pregnancy and birth.
New research from the March of Dimes shows a 4% drop in birthing hospitals throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and d...
Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2023
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Too little fiber in Mom's diet during pregnancy may slow a baby's mental development, Japanese research suggests.
Animal studies have found that a low-fiber diet during pregnancy slows brain nerve function in offspring. The new study, published July 27 in the journal
Less Than Two-Thirds of High-Risk Women Get Heart Screening After Having a Baby
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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Many women are not being counseled about heart disease after giving birth, a new study finds.
Only 60% of at-risk women said they were advised about heart health at their postpartum checkup, researchers say.
About 90% of U.S. women have a doctor visit during what i...
During Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2023
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When it comes to pregnancy and caffeinated drinks, less is best, says an expert, warning women to avoid energy drinks in particular.
"Energy drinks contain varying amounts of caffeine, so check nutrition labels to understand how much caffeine and other ingredients they c...
Hepatitis C Rates Soar Among Pregnant Women
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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In the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Now, new research points to another grim outgrowth of the crisis on American health: a skyrocketing risk in pregnant women for hepatit...
Dad's Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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It's not only a mother's mental health that is tied to the risk for preterm birth -- the father's matters, too.
New research found that the risk of premature birth was higher for infants whose mothers or fathers had a psychiatric diagnosis than for those whose parents di...
COVID Infection in Women Having Ovary Stimulation Lowered Chances for Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2023
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Testing positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.
That phase of treatment is called controlled ovarian stimulation -- a technique used...
Higher Maternal Death Rates Among Black Women Tied to Racism, Sexism, UN Says
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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Black women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.
A U.N. agency, the United Nations Population Fund, released a
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Puts Black Women at Higher Risk for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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While preeclampsia and stroke during pregnancy are far more common in Black women in the United States, almost all study of links between these two conditions has been done on white women.
In a new study, researchers worked to better understand the risks.
This incl...
Monkey Study Suggests Hazards of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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Marijuana use during pregnancy may impact the baby's brain development and long-term health, according to new research with monkeys.
THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) -- the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis -- altered the placental an...
IVF Success: Season Eggs Are Collected Could Make a Difference
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 7, 2023
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Sunny summer days may improve the odds for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests.
For women undergoing IVF, the season in which her eggs are retrieved could affect the success of embryo transplantation and her chance of delivering a live baby...