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13 Nov
Big Post-Election Surge Seen in Online Sales of Morning-After Pills

Big Post-Election Surge Seen in Online Sales of Morning-After Pills

In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, retailers report that online sales of emergency contraceptives have soared.

The spike in purchases of what is also known as the morning-after pill or Plan B suggests women worry the incoming administrati...

PregnancyAbortion
08 Nov
Women Can Incur 'Catastrophic' Bills for Out-of-State Abortions, Study Finds

Women Can Incur 'Catastrophic' Bills for Out-of-State Abortions, Study Finds

One piece left out of the abortion debate is the high transportation and medical bills facing women forced to leave their state to obtain the procedure.

A new study is the first to give hard numbers on those concerns.

It finds that, even before the fall of Roe...

PregnancyAbortionHealth Costs
08 Nov
1 in 5 People Could Have Long COVID

1 in 5 People Could Have Long COVID

More than 1 in 5 Americans likely suffer from long COVID, a new AI-assisted review has found.

The analysis suggests that nearly 23% of U.S. adults experience the symptoms of long COVID, according to results published Nov. 8 in the journal

PregnancyAbortionHealth Costs
07 Nov
Using Abortion Pills Very Early in Pregnancy Is Safe, Study Finds

Using Abortion Pills Very Early in Pregnancy Is Safe, Study Finds

Abortion pills are safe and effective even very early in a pregnancy, a new study finds.

Clinics and hospitals tend to defer medication abortions until a woman’s pregnancy is confirmed using ultrasound, researchers said.

But abortion pills can be safely taken...

PregnancyAbortion
07 Nov
Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy Linked to Stronger Bones in Kids

Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy Linked to Stronger Bones in Kids

Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new British research suggests.

Children whose moms took vitamin D supplements when pregnant had stronger, denser bones at the age of 7 compared to the kids of w...

Vitamins / MineralsPregnancyChildbirthBone / Joint / Tendon ProblemsOsteoporosis
06 Nov
PCOS Plus Obesity Can Be Hazardous in Pregnancy

PCOS Plus Obesity Can Be Hazardous in Pregnancy

Women who are pregnant but who also have the ovarian cyst disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at higher odds of giving birth to an underweight baby, new Norwegian research shows.

The risk rises even higher if the woman with

PregnancyObesityChildbirth
04 Nov
About 1 in 20 Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy

About 1 in 20 Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy

Although numerous studies have shown that marijuana use during pregnancy may harm both the fetus and a mom-to-be, almost 6% of women responding to a recent survey said they used weed while pregnant.

That's more than one in every 20 pregnancies, noted a team from the Univ...

PregnancyMarijuana
28 Oct
Weed Use During Pregnancy May Harm Kids' Behavior, Thinking Skills

Weed Use During Pregnancy May Harm Kids' Behavior, Thinking Skills

Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may quell your morning sickness, but it could also harm your child’s development, a new study warns.

Cannabis exposure in the womb is associated in early childhood with poorer thinking skills, researchers reported Oct. 28 in the j...

Child DevelopmentPregnancyMarijuanaBehaviorBrain
23 Oct
COVID in Pregnancy Won't Lead to Neurodevelopmental Issues in Kids

COVID in Pregnancy Won't Lead to Neurodevelopmental Issues in Kids

New research offers some comfort to pregnant women who become ill with COVID: Brain development doesn’t appear to be impaired in children exposed to the virus while in the womb.

...

Pregnancy
22 Oct
Could Caffeine in Pregnancy Help Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Kids?

Could Caffeine in Pregnancy Help Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Kids?

Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is a disabling condition often caused by asphyxia -- reductions in oxygen supply -- around the time of...

PregnancyCerebral PalsyCaffeine / Coffee / Tea
21 Oct
U.S. Infant Deaths Rose After Fall of Roe v. Wade

U.S. Infant Deaths Rose After Fall of Roe v. Wade

The United States experienced a small but significant rise in infant deaths in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study shows.

The Dobbs ruling, handed down in July of 2022, led to outright bans on abortion in 14 states a...

PregnancyAbortion
21 Oct
Blood Test Might Spot Women in Labor at Risk for Preeclampsia

Blood Test Might Spot Women in Labor at Risk for Preeclampsia

A routine blood test can identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia, a high-blood pressure condition that’s a leading cause of maternal death, a new study finds.

...

Pregnancy
21 Oct
Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food

Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food

Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction.

It's not yet clear if the "mycoestrogen" compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women ingest

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.Pregnancy
15 Oct
Could Dad's Sperm Raise Odds for Common Complications of Pregnancy?

Could Dad's Sperm Raise Odds for Common Complications of Pregnancy?

Some men might have damaged sperm that will increase the risk of pregnancy complications and health problems in newborns, a new study finds.

DNA defects in sperm can double the risk of

Pregnancy
14 Oct
Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby's Odds for Asthma Later

Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby's Odds for Asthma Later

A child’s risk of asthma can be cut by nearly half if their mother regularly works out while expecting, a new study says.

Exercising three or more times a week while pregnant reduces a child’s risk of asthma by about 46%, researchers reported Oct. 9 in the jo...

PregnancyAsthmaExercise: Misc.
10 Oct
Six-Week Abortion Bans: More Than a Third of Women Don't Know They Are Pregnant by 6 Weeks

Six-Week Abortion Bans: More Than a Third of Women Don't Know They Are Pregnant by 6 Weeks

More than a third of women don’t know they are pregnant in time to meet the six-week abortion ban active in four U.S. states, a new study finds.

About 37% of women who got an ...

PregnancyAbortion
09 Oct
Heat Stress in Pregnancy Might Affect a Babies' Development Later

Heat Stress in Pregnancy Might Affect a Babies' Development Later

Hot weather can be more than just uncomfortable and annoying: New research finds it can impact an infant’s development both before and after birth.

Babies are more likely to be delivered at low birth weight as an expecting mom’s average daily heat stress incr...

PregnancyWeather
27 Sep
U.S. Preterm Births Are on the Rise

U.S. Preterm Births Are on the Rise

Over the past decade, rates of preterm birth in the United States jumped more than 10%, a new study of more than 5 million births shows.

The rise dovetailed with an increase in some factors that make an early delivery more likely, including rates of

Premature BirthPregnancy
26 Sep
Most Pregnant Women Will Become Iron Deficient, Study Finds

Most Pregnant Women Will Become Iron Deficient, Study Finds

Four out of five pregnant women will become deficient in an essential nutrient, iron, by their third trimester, a new study finds.

The researchers and other experts are now advocating that iron levels be routinely checked during a pregnancy for the safety of a mother and...

Vitamins / MineralsFood &, Nutrition: Misc.Pregnancy
24 Sep
Prediabetes in Teens Could Raise Odds for Complicated Pregnancies Later

Prediabetes in Teens Could Raise Odds for Complicated Pregnancies Later

If a woman is already in a "prediabetic" state in her teen or college years, her odds for a serious complication of pregnancy later in life rises, new research shows.

Ignoring prediabetes in teenagers "may represent a missed opportunity to avert pregnancy-related complic...

Adolescents / TeensPregnancyDiabetes: Misc.
24 Sep
Many Pregnant Medicaid Patients Miss Prenatal Ultrasounds, Upping Risks Around Birth Defects

Many Pregnant Medicaid Patients Miss Prenatal Ultrasounds, Upping Risks Around Birth Defects

Pregnant women covered by Medicaid are less likely to get an ultrasound exam that can diagnose heart defects in a fetus, a new study finds.

“The 20-week ultrasound is hugely important in detecting birth defects because it involves assessment of the baby’s maj...

PregnancyBirth Defects: Misc.
24 Sep
Surrogate Moms Have Higher Rates of Pregnancy Complications

Surrogate Moms Have Higher Rates of Pregnancy Complications

Surrogate moms have a higher risk of pregnancy complications than other pregnant women, a new study finds.

About 8% of surrogate mothers developed a severe complication like high blood pressure or serious bleeding during

PregnancyMiscarriage
23 Sep
No Higher Autism Risk Seen in Babies Born During Pandemic

No Higher Autism Risk Seen in Babies Born During Pandemic

Kids born during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have no higher risk of autism, even if they were exposed to COVID in the womb, a new study finds.

The study offers...

PregnancyAutism
16 Sep
Pregnancy Changes the Brain, Study Finds

Pregnancy Changes the Brain, Study Finds

With implications for research around postpartum depression and other health issues, scientists have tracked the changes pregnancy brings to the female brain.

These changes weren't subtle: Big shifts in what's known as the brain's "white matter" versus "gray matter" were...

PregnancyNeurologyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.
13 Sep
Florida Abortion Rate Fell After 6-Week Ban Took Hold

Florida Abortion Rate Fell After 6-Week Ban Took Hold

Florida’s six-week abortion ban caused the state’s abortion rate to drop dramatically, new research shows.

Abortions in Florida dropped to an estimated 5,630 in May and 5,200 in June, a 30% and 35% decrease from the average between January and March,

PregnancyAbortion
11 Sep
More Women Underwent Surgical Sterilization After Fall of Roe v. Wade

More Women Underwent Surgical Sterilization After Fall of Roe v. Wade

As fears of the consequences of an unintended pregnancy rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, rates of surgical sterilization rose in those states most affected by the decision, new research shows.

Rates of tubal sterilization -- tying, cutting or removing the f...

PregnancyAbortion
11 Sep
Good Maternity Care Increasingly Tough to Find in U.S.

Good Maternity Care Increasingly Tough to Find in U.S.

In the two years since the March of Dimes' last report on the state of U.S. maternity care, more than 100 hospitals nationwide have shuttered their obstetric units, leaving more new moms with literally "Nowhere to Go" for care.

The March of Dimes' 2024 report, titled "

Pregnancy
10 Sep
Asthma Could Raise Miscarriage, Infertility Risks for Women: Study

Asthma Could Raise Miscarriage, Infertility Risks for Women: Study

Having asthma appears linked to raised odds for miscarriage and troubles with fertility among women, new Danish research shows.

“We found that women fulfilling the definition of asthm...

PregnancyAsthma
06 Sep
Exposure to PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Pregnancy Could Boost Long-Term Obesity Risk

Exposure to PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Pregnancy Could Boost Long-Term Obesity Risk

PFAS “forever chemicals” could cause pregnant women to experience long-term weight gain, increasing their risk of obesity in middle age, a new study warns.

Women with higher levels of

PregnancyObesityChemicals
05 Sep
States With Strictest Abortion Laws Offer Least Family Support: Study

States With Strictest Abortion Laws Offer Least Family Support: Study

States with the most severe abortion restrictions are the least likely to offer support to struggling families, a new study has found.

Anti-abortion states tend to have assistance programs that exclude many families on the fringes, because participants are required to be...

PregnancyAbortion
05 Sep
New 'AI Stethoscope' Can Spot Pregnancy-Linked Heart Failure

New 'AI Stethoscope' Can Spot Pregnancy-Linked Heart Failure

An AI-enhanced digital stethoscope can help doctors detect a potentially deadly form of heart failure that can occur late in pregnancy, a new clinical trial reports.

The AI-driven stethoscope was 12 times more likely than traditional methods to spot heart pump weakness t...

Medical Technology: Misc.PregnancyHeart Failure
05 Sep
Ketamine Can Fight Depression, But Pregnant Women Face Risks

Ketamine Can Fight Depression, But Pregnant Women Face Risks

Ketamine is becoming a popular depression drug, but doctors aren’t keeping in mind the danger it can pose to a pregnancy, a new study warns.

Ketamine can be ...

PregnancyDepression
29 Aug
Why Breast Feeding May Be Even Healthier for Heavier New Moms

Why Breast Feeding May Be Even Healthier for Heavier New Moms

Breastfeeding helps women shed those extra pounds of "pregnancy weight," a new study finds, and the effect is even more pronounced for moms who were overweight before their pregnancy.

Among women who exclusively breastfed their baby during its first year, women who were...

PregnancyBreast-FeedingWeight Loss
29 Aug
Pregnancy After 'Tubes Tied' Sterilization Is More Common Than Thought

Pregnancy After 'Tubes Tied' Sterilization Is More Common Than Thought

Women are becoming pregnant after having their tubes tied, even though the procedure is considered a “permanent” form of birth control, a new study warns.

Between 3% ...

PregnancyInfertilityBirth Control
21 Aug
Even 1 Cigarette a Day While Pregnant Can Harm Baby

Even 1 Cigarette a Day While Pregnant Can Harm Baby

Just a daily cigarette or two before or during pregnancy endangers the health of newborns, a new study warns.

Infants are 16% more likely to suffer major health issues following delivery if their mothers engaged in “light smoking” of one or two cigarettes a d...

PregnancyTobacco: Cigarette SmokingBirth Defects: Misc.
16 Aug
Uterus Transplants Are Leading to Healthy Pregnancies

Uterus Transplants Are Leading to Healthy Pregnancies

Uterine transplants are relatively rare and recent -- the first was performed in 2011, and to date a little more than 100 transplants have been conducted worldwide.

However, a new study finds that these procedures are often successful, leading to pregnancies and live bir...

PregnancyOrgan Transplants
14 Aug
Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns.

Phenols and parabens in these products increase a pregnant woman's risk of high blood pressure by 57%, particularly at 24 to 28 weeks o...

PregnancyChemicals
14 Aug
CDC Warns of Resurgence of Common Respiratory Virus, With Risks for Particular Groups

CDC Warns of Resurgence of Common Respiratory Virus, With Risks for Particular Groups

Parvovirus B19, a seasonal respiratory virus that subsided during the pandemic, is making a comeback, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.

In a health alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control an...

Pregnancy
14 Aug
Not Born Equal: Preemie Babies Fall Into 3 Risk Categories

Not Born Equal: Preemie Babies Fall Into 3 Risk Categories

Not all babies born prematurely will suffer long-term developmental problems, a new study finds.

Preemies tend to fall into three risk categories, with about one in five (20%) scoring above average on standard cognitive tests, researchers reported Aug. 13 in the journal ...

Premature BirthChild DevelopmentPregnancyAttention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
12 Aug
Obamacare Boosted New Moms' Access to Mental Health Care

Obamacare Boosted New Moms' Access to Mental Health Care

Pregnant women and new moms have better access to treatment for mood disorders, thanks to Obamacare, a new study finds.

More women received treatment for their pregnancy-related

PregnancyDepressionInsurance: Misc.Health Costs
07 Aug
EPA Bans Vegetable Pesticide That Can Harm Fetuses

EPA Bans Vegetable Pesticide That Can Harm Fetuses

In an historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday banned the use of a pesticide that can harm fetuses.

Known as dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal), the weedkiller is used on a variety of crops, including broccoli, onions, kale, Brussels...

PregnancyPesticidesChemicalsBirth Defects: Misc.
07 Aug
Miscarriages in Horses Offer Insights to Help Prevent Human Miscarriages

Miscarriages in Horses Offer Insights to Help Prevent Human Miscarriages

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Researchers are gleaning important insights into miscarriages in women from an longtime four-legged friend: horses.

It shouldn't come as a surprise, since female horses have long pregnancies (11 months) and embryos of both speci...

PregnancyPets And HealthMiscarriage
06 Aug
Hidden Thyroid Issues in Pregnancy Could Mean Thyroid Trouble Later

Hidden Thyroid Issues in Pregnancy Could Mean Thyroid Trouble Later

Women who develop subclinical thyroid issues during pregnancy, meaning symptoms haven't surfaced, could face real thyroid trouble within five years, a new study finds.

Pregnant women who were diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, pointing to an under-active gland, b...

PregnancyThyroid
04 Aug
Drinking During a Pregnancy: An Expert Offers Guidance

Drinking During a Pregnancy: An Expert Offers Guidance

It's a question many women may ask themselves during pregnancy: Will an occasional glass of wine harm the baby?

While the latest research shows the answer is definitely yes for large quantities of alcohol or binge drinking, the answer is less clear for small amounts, alt...

PregnancyAlcohol: Misc.
29 Jul
Mom's Type 1 Diabetes Might Shield Her Children From the Disease

Mom's Type 1 Diabetes Might Shield Her Children From the Disease

Having a mom with type 1 diabetes might provide long-term protection against the condition in children, a new review finds.

This protective effect is sugge...

PregnancyDiabetes: Misc.Diabetes: Type I
25 Jul
U.S. Infant Deaths Rise for First Time in Decades

U.S. Infant Deaths Rise for First Time in Decades

For the first time in two decades, the infant mortality rate in the United States has risen, new government data shows.

In a report released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...

ParentingPregnancy
23 Jul
Marijuana Use While Pregnant Could Raise Odds for Complications

Marijuana Use While Pregnant Could Raise Odds for Complications

There's a slight but significant rise in dangerous obstetric complications for pregnant women who use marijuana, new research shows.

Data from almost 317,000 pregnancies in women in California found those who used the drug had higher odds for gestational hypertension, p...

PregnancyMarijuana
22 Jul
Prenatal Exposure to Zika Virus Might Affect Child's Immune System

Prenatal Exposure to Zika Virus Might Affect Child's Immune System

Children exposed to Zika virus in the womb might suffer long-term damage to their immune system, a new study warns.

Zika virus is known to cause microcephaly, brain disabilities and other birth defects in about 5% of children whose mothers contract Zika virus while pregn...

PregnancyImmune Disorders
16 Jul
Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Preeclampsia Before Symptoms Surface

Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Preeclampsia Before Symptoms Surface

An experimental blood test could help detect pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition that can har...

PregnancyPregnancy: Risks
16 Jul
Safe Pregnancies Possible After Stem Cell Treatment for Blood Cancer

Safe Pregnancies Possible After Stem Cell Treatment for Blood Cancer

Women who've undergone stem cell treatments for blood cancers, or for illnesses such as sickle cell disease, can successfully bring a pregnancy to term, new research shows.

The German findings run counter to the perceived wisdom on this issue: Many such patients...

PregnancyStem CellsCancer: LeukemiaSickle-Cell Anemia