Calls Attention To Infections, Pregnancy
KBSR to share the message that a mother's health before, during and after pregnancy is an important foundation to having a healthy baby.
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Wait For Harvard Or Have A Baby
No backdrop reveals the high cost of confusion as clearly as the emotionally charged world of baby making.
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Web Gives Birth To New Pregnancy Lifestyle Destination
Cradle is the first-of-its-kind lifestyle destination focused solely on expectant and new moms from pre-conception to baby's first birthday.
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Caffeine During Pregnancy Increases Miscarriage Risk
High doses of daily caffeine during pregnancy cause an increased risk of miscarriage.
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Swelling Problem For Indianians Trying To Get Pregnant
The best chances of pregnancy includes a diet of the good fats found in whole dairy products plus regular exercise, as well as eliminating the obvious evils of nicotine, alcohol, and drugs.
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FDA Approves Update To Label On Birth Control Patch
FDA approved additional changes to the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Transdermal (Skin) Patch label.
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Researchers Undertaking Prevention, Treatment Of Preterm Birth
Alberta has the highest rate of premature birth in the country, a condition associated with more than 75% of infant death and long-term disability.
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Montana Passes Newborn Screening Law For Cystic Fibrosis
All newborns in Montana will be screened for cystic fibrosis, beginning today.
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Mifeprex Helps Slow Decline In Abortion Providers
Use of Mifeprex for early medication abortion increased substantially between 2000 and 2005. According to the report, approximately 78-81% of clinics now offer Mifeprex.
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Nutrition Programs Targeting Pregnancy Dramatically Improve Child Survival
Children will suffer irreversible damage into their adult life if proper nutrition interventions are not delivered before the age of 24 months.
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US Experiences Highest Number Of Recorded Birth
Nearly 4.3 million births in the U.S. were reported in 2006, the largest number recorded since 1961.
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New Resources For Pregnancy, Baby Health
Faced with countless resources on pregnancy and baby health can be left feeling overwhelmed.
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Simple Test Predicts Risk Of Jaundice In Newborns
A simple test can accurately identify which newborn babies are at risk for developing dangerous levels of jaundice.
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Preventing Infections In Pregnancy
KDHE to share the message that a mother's health before, during and after pregnancy is an important foundation to having a healthy baby.
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Study Links Folic Acid Supplementation With Reduced Risk Of Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy has long been known to reduce the risk of birth defects in newborns, but a new study now suggests that the vitamin may also reduce the risk of preeclampsia.
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Florida Recognizes January As Birth Defects Prevention Month
Each year, birth defects affect one in 33 newborns in Florida, are one of the leading causes of infant mortality, and contribute significantly to long-term disabilities.
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Wisconsin Screens Newborns For 'Bubble Boy Disease'
Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to screen all newborns for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency, sometimes known as 'Bubble Boy Disease'.
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Sunshine Vitamin D Essential For Pregnant Women
Department of Health is encouraging pregnant and breastfeeding women to boost their intake of vitamin D in the darker winter months.
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Perinatal, Infant Mortality Rate Continues To Fall
The Department of Health has welcomed a new report, which shows perinatal and infant mortality rates in Western Australia continue to decline.
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New Mothers Should Know About Danger In Co-Sleeping With Infants
Infants who sleep in the same bed as an adult are more likely to suffer injury, even death.
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Montana Teen Birth Rate Increases
New data showing a significant increase in the Montana teen birth rate for 2006 has drawn the attention of officials with DPHHS.
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Saving Infant Lives Through SIDS Education, Sleep Safety
DHR is launching a crib matching initiative to improve Georgia's infant mortality rate and to support healthy birth outcomes.
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BabyMoods Unveils Three Pregnancy Tickers on Facebook
More than 3000 people install 'My Pregnancy', 'Birth Announcement' and 'Friends in Bloom' in the first week. These pregnancy tickers or baby tickers basically work by keeping track of the date until you have your baby.
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Prenatal Care Use, Access Among Oklahoma's American Indian Women Increases
The gap between American Indian and white women in access to and use of prenatal care is narrowing in Oklahoma.
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New Moms Want Convenient, Time-Saving Baby Products
Nearly all moms agree that convenience is their top consideration when choosing products for themselves and their babies.
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Tips To Ease Heartburn Of Pregnancy
Heartburn symptoms are one of the most commonly reported complaints among pregnant women.
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Easy After-Cesarean Care For C-Section Moms
The C-section has hit number one for inpatient surgery in the US.
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Drug Monitoring Reduces Seizures In Pregnant Women With Epilepsy
A popular epilepsy drug taken by pregnant women with epilepsy because of its mild risk of birth defects has been linked to increased seizure activity in up to 75 percent of pregnancies.
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Health Canada Approves Essure Permanent Birth Control System
Conceptus announced the approval of its third generation Essure permanent birth control system by Health Canada.
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Massachusetts Hispanics, Blacks Have Higher Infant Mortality
Hispanics and blacks living in Massachusetts are disproportionately affected by diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, and have a higher infant mortality rate.
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Radiation Exposure Of Pregnant Women Doubles In 10 Years
The past decade has seen an unprecedented increase in the use of radiologic exams on pregnant women.
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European Strategic Approach For Making Pregnancy Safer
WHO goal of the strategic approach is to increase awareness, commitment and action towards improving maternal and perinatal health in the region.
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Premature Births Can Be Prevented
Kentucky Department for Public Health is highlighting its commitment to preventing preterm birth (babies born before 37 weeks of completed gestation)
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CMS Will Reimburse Louisiana For Prenatal Care
CMS will reimburse Louisiana for 80% of the costs of providing prenatal care to noncitizen pregnant women through SCHIP.
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Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Rates Of Prenatal Care, Teen Births
New Mexico Department of Health report found racial and ethnic health disparities in prenatal care, teenage birth rates and alcohol-related deaths.
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UK Releases Recommendations On Gestational Limit On Abortion
British Parliament report aid there is "no scientific basis" for lowering the 24-week gestational limit on legal abortion in the country.
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Doctors Required To Determine That Women Seeking Abortions Not Coerced
Wisconsin Assembly voted to approve a bill that will require doctors to determine that women seeking an abortion consent to the procedure and are not coerced into it.
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Coalition's Guidelines On Fish Consumption For Pregnant Women Misleading
National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition's recent recommendations for fish and seafood consumption for pregnant and breast-feeding women are misleading.
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Missouri Launches Task Force To Investigate Health Effects Of Abortion
Missouri Governor convened a task force to examine the potential physical, emotional, social and economic effects of abortion on women.
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The Effect Of Race, Income On Advice Given To Pregnant Women
The study looked at how ethnicity and social class affect how pregnant women perceive the reproductive health care they receive.
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