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Diabetes in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorders Excessive weight gain and gestational diabetes may be linked to increasing rates of autism. What does the latest research say and how can you prevent it? May 1, 2012 - Brenda Lane

Inducing Your Labor - Why Inductions Can Increase Complications Inducing labor has become a popular option among expectant parents as well as health care providers. Learn why inductions may not meet your expectations. Mar 23, 2012 - Brenda Lane

Why You Should Eat More Fish During Pregnancy Scientists are looking at why infants whose mothers consumed more fish had increased verbal and social skills. Could eating fish help your baby's brain? Feb 7, 2012 - Brenda Lane

Higher Risk of Cesarean with Diabetes During Pregnancy While it is known that women who are diabetic have a higher chance of cesarean, until now experts have not known why. A lack of calcium may be the culprit. Dec 19, 2011 - Brenda Lane

HCG Weight Loss Products Considered Unsafe by FDA In a December 6, 2011 press release, the FDA announced that they are warning 7 companies that market hCG diet products that they are violating federal law. Dec 8, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Pregnancy Bed Rest Is your medical care provider recommending bed rest during your pregnancy? Learn why experts believe in some cases it may cause more harm than good. Dec 7, 2011 - Brenda Lane

U.S. Cesarean Rate is Dropping, According to the CDC For the first time in over a decade, birth statistics from 2010 indicate that the cesarean rate was down. Also on the decline were preterm and teen births. Nov 22, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Exposure to Media Should be Limited Before Age of Two According to a new report, too much screen time can be harmful to babies and toddlers under the age of two. Why should parents limit screen activities? Oct 19, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Warning Signs of Pregnancy Problems - When to Call Your Doctor What warning signs and symptoms should you look for to identify problems during your pregnancy? Find out when you should call your care provider. Oct 17, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Fathers Programmed to Care for New Baby After Birth New research confirms that new fathers may in fact be wired hormonally to nurture and care for their babies after birth. Sep 14, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Chemicals Found in Shampoo, Plastic Toys Harmful in Pregnancy New research has discovered that exposure to phthalates in the prenatal period can increase the risk of mental, psychomotor and behavioral problems. Sep 7, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Breastfeeding Increases Vocabulary and Reasoning Abilities New research shows that babies who were breastfed during infancy had higher test scores in both vocabulary and reasoning skills at age 5. Sep 6, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Boy or Girl? Now Parents Can Know as Early as 7 Weeks Pregnant A blood test is now available that can identify a baby's gender by 7 weeks gestation. Are there are downsides to knowing your baby's sex this early? Aug 11, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Motherhood in Teen Years Seems to be Contagious If a teenage girl gives birth, research shows that it is much more likely that her younger sibling will also experience a teen pregnancy. What can be done? Aug 9, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Exposure to Magnetic Fields in Pregnancy May Increase Asthma Risk New research about use of household items during pregnancy confirms that exposure to magnetic fields could pose a risk to the baby. Aug 3, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Best U.S. Hospitals Ranked by US News and World Report According to a recent report from US News and World Report, many of the best hospitals listed in the U.S. for 2011-2012 are familiar names to consumers. Jul 20, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Smoking in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Birth Defects New research shows that there is yet another downside to smoking in pregnancy. It turns out that smoking raises the risk of multiple types of birth defects. Jul 13, 2011 - Brenda Lane

The Best Way to Push During Childbirth Experts now report that there are greater benefits for mothers who push spontaneously during labor rather than holding your breath while pushing. Jul 11, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Type-2 Diabetes May Have its Roots in Prenatal Nutrition According to a new study, a lack of maternal nutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding may lead to type-2 diabetes later in life. Jun 14, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Male Circumcision - A Review of Recent Research While the ethical debate over male circumcision continues, multiple research studies discuss how HIV and other STDs may be affected by circumcision. Jun 10, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Risky Behaviors More Common Among LGB Youth New report from the CDC finds that adolescents who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure of their sexuality engage in unsafe behaviors. Jun 8, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Fathers-to-be and How They Can Help in Pregnancy and Birth If you are an expectant father, find out the best ways to participate, support your partner and enjoy your new role. Jun 7, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Scientists Identify 8 Most Common Triggers for Aneurysms Are you at risk for having an aneurysm? Find out what new research says about common triggers including coffee, hard exercise and constipation. May 6, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Bottle Feeding Past One Year Increases Risk of Obesity Research shows that use of a bottle beyond infancy can raise a child's risk of obesity by the time they are five years old. May 5, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Drug Coumadin is Recalled by Manufacturer with Potency Concerns The drug manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of the drug Coumadin, a frequently prescribed blood thinner. May 4, 2011 - Brenda Lane

New Risk for ADHD Identified - Use of Pitocin During Labor New research suggests that a possible risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may have its roots in the use of pitocin for labor induction. May 3, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Parents Can Prevent Bullying in Their Children With all of the attention recently on the issue of bullying among children and adolescents, researchers have found that parents play a role in prevention. May 2, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Is Homeopathy Effective in Treating Illnesses? If you are exploring alternative medicine options, you may come across homeopathic treatment. Find out what the research says! Apr 29, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Eating Peanut Butter During Pregnancy and What You Should Know You might be wondering if it's safe to eat peanut butter during pregnancy. Find out what the experts think about consuming peanuts in pregnancy. Apr 25, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Antihistamines in Pregnancy - Are They Safe to Use? What do we know about antihistamines and their safety during pregnancy? Find out more before you take this over-the-counter medication. Apr 19, 2011 - Brenda Lane

What is a Doula? Everything You Wanted to Know about Doulas A doula provides continuous support to the laboring woman during labor. Find out more about services doulas provide and how to find a doula near you! Apr 13, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Pica in Pregnancy - What to do if You Are Craving Strange Things Expectant moms with pica crave non-food items such as clay and laundry starch. It may surprise you to find out how many mothers experience pica in pregnancy Apr 8, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Perineal Massage – Reducing Your Chance of Tearing at Birth Have you heard that perineal massage is recommended to prepare for childbirth? Find out more about this technique and whether or not it is effective. Apr 6, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Top Forms of Exercise During Pregnancy Active women tend to stay active during pregnancy. But are there some exercises that are better than others during pregnancy? Find out the best activities. Apr 3, 2011 - Brenda Lane

How Big is My Baby? Learn Ways to Estimate Birth Weight Expectant moms or even providers may fear big babies. Find out which is more accurate - ultrasounds or estimates by experienced moms-to-be! Mar 31, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Duration Help to Grow Baby's Brain New research from Durham University shows that the length of pregnancy and breastfeeding in humans is responsible for the size of the baby's brain. Mar 30, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Using Warm Compresses in Labor to Reduce Pain and Tearing What are ways that warm compresses can be used effectively during labor? Find out how to use this easy remedy to reduce pain and decrease tearing at birth. Mar 28, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Childbirth Class Methods – Learn Which Class is Right for You Here is a summary of all of the most popular childbirth class methods offered today to help you decide which one is the best for you! Mar 24, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Does Breastfeeding Help New Mothers Lose Weight? Breastfeeding uses up calories; however not all mothers notice dramatic weight loss. Why do some mothers retain extra pregnancy weight while breastfeeding? Mar 21, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Obesity May be Caused by Mother's Poor Diet in Pregnancy New research from California explains why adults who had low birth weight are at a greater risk for obesity. Mar 12, 2011 - Brenda Lane

What to do If You Have a Headache During Pregnancy Here are some suggestions if you have a headache while you are pregnant and what to look for if you should contact your care provider. Mar 10, 2011 - Brenda Lane

How to Decide Between Natural Childbirth and Using an Epidural Deciding to get pain medication or not is a big one. Learn advantages to using an epidural as well as advantages of natural childbirth. Mar 10, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke During Pregnancy Harms Baby It is a known fact that mothers who smoke in pregnancy cause increased risk to the baby, however new research shows that secondhand smoke is also harmful. Mar 9, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Eating Disorders More Prevalent Among Muslim Teens Researchers find that the risk of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction is significantly higher in Muslim teens as compared to Christian teens. Mar 8, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Focus on ICAN - Dedicated to Preventing Unnecessary Cesareans With a cesarean rate of 1 in 3 women today, groups such as ICAN can help support women who are looking for ways to avoid cesareans and instead have a VBAC. Mar 8, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Maryland Researchers Find Potential Treatment for Binge Drinking About 1/3 of adults, especially college students, engage in binge drinking. Science uncovers clues about a gene that may be responsible for binge drinking. Mar 1, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Wireless Fetal Monitoring – How it Works During Labor Telemetry monitoring has become one of the latest trends in labor and delivery. What are the pros and cons of wireless monitoring for mother and baby? Mar 1, 2011 - Brenda Lane

What to do if You Notice Your Baby is Not Moving New guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists can help mothers to identify what to do if they notice a decrease in fetal movement. Feb 28, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Doulas More Effective than Staff or Mother's Family, Friends Research continues to show how effective doula support is for laboring women. Doulas have found to be more effective than family, friends or hospital staff. Feb 22, 2011 - Brenda Lane

New Reasons for Why You Should Avoid Having Labour Induced Expectant moms like the convenience of inducing labor. However, new research says that scheduling deliveries causes harm to moms and greater risk to babies. Feb 21, 2011 - Brenda Lane

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