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Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications
Health
- January 7, 2009
Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks
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Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006
Health
- January 7, 2009
Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports
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Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
Health
- January 4, 2009
Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema
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Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported
Health
- December 26, 2008
Most women expressed satisfaction with process, but long-term data lacking, study says
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Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought
Health
- December 24, 2008
Estimates put figure at nearly 60 percent; real number may be as low as 4 percent, study finds
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Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk
Health
- December 22, 2008
Women with deficiency at time of delivery had almost 4 times the odds, study says
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Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies
Health
- December 19, 2008
More than one course can lead to smaller babies, study says
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Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies
Health
- December 18, 2008
C-sections done too soon can lead to respiratory trouble, other problems, doctors say
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Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks
Health
- December 11, 2008
Caesarean or induction should not be done before 39 weeks unless necessary, study says
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Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit
Health
- November 26, 2008
No difference found between intensive nifedipine therapy and placebo, researchers say
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Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions
Health
- November 21, 2008
Finding may lead to new therapies for preterm labor
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Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
Health
- November 21, 2008
Women who exercised during pregnancy needed less pain meds, study found
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Health Tip: Considering Home Birth?
Health
- November 20, 2008
Signs that you'd be better off at a hospital
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Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Health
- November 18, 2008
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation
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Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
Health
- November 18, 2008
Most should resolve themselves in a few weeks
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Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
Health
- November 17, 2008
But the chances of such problems are low, CDC study finds
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High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids
Health
- November 14, 2008
It may lead to permanent changes in the fetal brain, study says
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Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility Problems
Health
- November 13, 2008
Exposure to BPA might lessen chances of successful pregnancy, research suggests
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Health Buzz: Preterm Birth Rates and Other Health News
Health
- November 13, 2008
The March of Dimes gave the United States a D grade in its first annual Premature Birth Report Card.
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U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
Health
- November 12, 2008
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades.
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Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
Health
- November 5, 2008
Spot warning signs of umbilical cord infection
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Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
Health
- November 3, 2008
Women need not be frightened but should limit consumption of stimulant, experts say
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Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and Child
Health
- October 31, 2008
It doubles the chances of having a heavy baby, study finds
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Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Health
- October 28, 2008
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds
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Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth
Health
- October 23, 2008
And preterm birth is leading cause of infant mortality, study notes
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