pregnancy

Guidebooks or Grandmas? Where Most Moms Get Their Pregnancy Advice

Nov 28, 2019 AM EST UC study says pregnant women still rely on their mothers despite what many self-help books recommend

Pregnant Women and Melanoma: American College of Surgeons Study Says Pregnancy is Not A Risk Factor [VIDEO]

May 02, 2017 AM EDT While melanoma is the most common type of cancer, pregnant women are not more at risk of it.

University Student Offers Bleached Water to Pregnant Girlfriend - In Hopes of Killing the Baby

Nov 02, 2016 PM EDT A Millersville university student has been charged with murder attempt after tricking his pregnant girlfriend into drinking bleached water in the hopes of losing the baby.

Pregnancy Supplements Have No Evidence To Improve Babies And Mothers’ Health; Doctors Advice Folic Acid And Vitamin D Instead

Jul 14, 2016 PM EDT Pregnancy supplements are proven to be just a waste of time and money since no scientific evidence to prove its benefits in the improvement of babies and mothers’ health. Researchers confirmed this ...

Domestic Abuse May Affect Children Before They Are Born

Dec 16, 2014 PM EST Domestic violence could affect children even before they are born, according to a recent study.

Healthy Diet and Exercise during Pregnancy Ensure Good Birth Outcomes, Study

Oct 15, 2014 AM EDT Engaging in healthy diet and physical activity during pregnancy is linked to several enhanced outcomes at birth, according to a University of Adelaide study.

Contaminated Water Triggers Pregnancy Complications, Study

Oct 01, 2014 AM EDT Contaminated water leads to pregnancy complications, according to a Boston University School of Public Health study.

UAA to Distribute Free Pregnancy Tests in Bars and Restaurants to Combat FAS Syndrome

Jun 16, 2014 AM EDT The University of Alaska will distribute free pregnancy tests in the bathroom of 20 bars and restaurants across the state, beginning December.

US Teen Pregnancy at Lowest Level in Two Decades, Study

May 08, 2014 AM EDT Teen pregnancy, birth and abortion rates in the United States have reduced drastically since 1990, when it reached the maximum, according to a Guttmacher Institute study.

Exercise during Pregnancy Boosts Brain Development in Babies, Study

Nov 11, 2013 AM EST Exercising moderately during pregnancy boosts brain development of babies, according to University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine children's hospital study.

Snoring During Pregnancy Causes Cesarean Births and Delivering Smaller Babies, Study

Nov 02, 2013 AM EDT Snoring during pregnancy three or more days a week leads to bad delivery outcomes, including Cesarean births (elective and emergency C-sections) and delivering smaller babies, according to a study by ...

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