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Women more than 20 weeks pregnant and suffering from H1N1 flu in Australia and New Zealand were 13 times more likely to become critically ill and be admitted to hospital than non-pregnant women, a new study suggests.
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Can’t stop fretting about your upcoming labor? Here’s how to put your fear of child birth to rest. When you think about childbirth, chances are the word "pain" is one of the first that comes to mind. While it's normal to feel a little apprehensive as you near the end of your pregnancy, some women can experience intense fear that makes them dread delivery and could actually affect their labor. More...
Maternity leave fading fast? Cut down on the back-to-work chaos with these helpful tips. More...
Asthma disproportionately affects low-income children who live in cities. A new study suggests women’s psychological stress during pregnancy may be a factor in setting the stage for later asthma and allergies in their babies. Dr. Rosalind Wright of Brigham and Women’s Hospital led a team of researchers who recruited more than 500 families who lived in poor neighborhoods in four cities, including Boston. More than two-thirds of the families had annual incomes under $15,000 and almost all were African-American or Latino. Either the mother or the father had a history of asthma or allergy. More...
Women who have taken the contraceptive pill are less likely to die of cancer and heart disease, a study has found. The research, which studied 46,000 women over almost 40 years, was led by Prof Philip Hannaford of the University of Aberdeen. He said that earlier data from the study had suggested there was an increased risk from using the pill but this disappeared in the longer term. The professor said: "I think it is really reassuring for women." More...
While there’s no single must-have nutrient for expectant moms, there are some—folate (folic acid), iron, calcium, omega-3 fats and fiber—that play important roles in a healthy pregnancy. More...
Sexual intercourse is safe throughout a normal pregnancy. That's what the experts say -- but to find out what pregnant women really experience, why not ask the women themselves? More...
Whether a women gets pregnant the "traditional" way or by assisted reproduction has no effect on the birthing process itself or the baby, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have found. More...
Pregnant women with depression face complicated treatment decisions because of the risks associated with both untreated depression and the use of antidepressants. More...
Obese children as young as three years old show signs of future heart disease, say US researchers. A study of 16,000 children and teenagers showed the most obese had signs of an inflammatory marker which can predict future heart disease. More...
In the UK, approximately 2,000 women a year get toxoplasmosis while they are pregnant. If you catch toxoplasmosis while pregnant, you may have no, or just a few mild symptoms, such as a sore throat and a mild fever. More...
A recent study from the University of Science and Technology in Norway has revealed that exercising daily, or to the point of exhaustion, can damage a woman's fertility potential. More...
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