56 Suspect Chemicals in Average Pregnant Woman
Each year, tens of thousands of chemicals are manufactured in or imported into the United States—more than 30,000 pounds of industrial chemicals for every American—yet … Read more
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Hair from infants gives clues about their life in the womb
Like rings of a tree, hair can reveal a lot of information about the past. It can tell if a person recently used drugs or … Read more
Study: Stress impacts ability to get pregnant
Having difficulty getting pregnant can be an incredibly stressful experience for any couple. Now, for the first time, researchers have data that suggests preconception stress … Read more
High plasticizer levels in males linked to delayed pregnancy for female partners
Women whose male partners have high concentrations of three common forms of phthalates, chemicals found in a wide range of consumer products, take longer to … Read more
Nicotine patches do not appear to help pregnant smokers to quit
Behavioral support works, but evidence on drug treatment still lacking Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and may have … Read more
Researchers Seeking Volunteers to Test Vaccine against Common Herpes Virus
Cytomegalovirus Most Dangerous in Pregnant Women, Who can Pass it to Unborn Babies Researchers at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry are … Read more
Tylenol during pregnancy linked to ADHD in children
Acetaminophen, found in over-the-counter products such as Excedrin and Tylenol, provides many people with relief from headaches and sore muscles. When used appropriately, it is … Read more
New research reinforces danger of drinking alcohol while pregnant
Women who drink alcohol at moderate or heavy levels in the early stages of their pregnancy might damage the growth and function of their placenta … Read more
3-fold increase in pregnancy among young girls with mental illness
Young girls with mental illness are three times more likely to become teenage parents than those without a major mental illness, according to a first-of-its-kind … Read more
Internet-Based Study Aims to Help Infertile Couples
Infertility is among the most painful problems a couple can face, with emotional repercussions that can last for years—or a lifetime. The causes are often … Read more
Immune System Drives Pregnancy Complications after Fetal Surgery in Mice
As a fetal surgeon at UC San Francisco, Tippi MacKenzie, MD, has long known that conducting surgery on a fetus to correct a problems such … Read more
