Swabbing cesarean-born babies with vaginal fluids potentially unsafe and unnecessary
The increasingly popular practice of ‘vaginal seeding’ — in which cesarean-delivered babies are immediately swabbed with the mother’s vaginal fluids […]
Over the last few years, Flint, Michigan, has been in the news due to findings related to lead in its […] While household air pollution from solid fuel stoves has previously been associated with child mortality, this is the first study […] Scientists exploring how to tame random gene fluctuations as the embryos that become our bodies start to form have identified […] A study published in the BMJ Open journal shows that even moderate coffee consumption during pregnancy, one to two cups […] Children with greater parent communication in early adolescence have less harmful alcohol use and emotional eating in young adulthood, according […] Binge drinking by pregnant and lactating mothers can impair the mental health of their offspring, reports a study published today […] Exposure to moderate to high caffeine levels while in the womb is linked to excess weight gain in early childhood, […] Of the genetically diverse population of HIV-1 viruses present in an infected pregnant woman, the few she might transmit to […] The majority of U.S. adults who have children 18 or under agree that state support for pregnant teens is a […]Pregnancy and Childbirth
Lead exposure found to affect fertility rates
In utero exposure to carbon monoxide increases infants’ risk of poor lung function
Taming random gene changes as our bodies start to form: Goal is to prevent birth defects or cancers
Increased overweight in children of mothers who drank coffee while pregnant
Childhood communication enhances brain development, protecting against harmful behaviors
Maternal binge drinking linked to mood problems and alcohol abuse in offspring: Study shows for first time that binge drinking during pregnancy and lactation may make offspring more vulnerable to mood disturbances and alcohol abuse as adolescents
Fetal exposure to moderate/high caffeine levels linked to excess childhood weight gain: Should moms-to-be cut out caffeine altogether, ask the researchers?
HIV-1 viruses transmitted at birth are resistant to antibodies in mother’s blood: New research supports creation of vaccine to boost mother’s immune response to HIV-1 before delivery
Should states support pregnant teens and their babies? Most adults in national poll agree that their states should provide health-related support for pregnant teens but with limitations