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Untreated Fever During Pregnancy More Than Doubles Autism Risk

Researchers from the UC Davis MIND Institute have linked untreated fever during a mother’s pregnancy with increased risk of autism or developmental delays in her child. In a large study including...

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Have No Fear – And You Might Have Shorter Labor

While mothers are generally a brave lot, the prospect of becoming mothers – specifically childbirth – terrifies some women. And a study out this summer shows that these women tend to spend longer in...

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‘Early Full Term’ Birth Linked With Lower Reading and Math Scores

The link between preterm birth and risk of lower academic achievement has been established in a number of studies. But new research suggests that – when it comes to brain development – even for...

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Breast Milk For Tiniest Babies May Need a Little Help

Mama’s milk clearly reigns as the best diet for all babies, and its benefits are especially important to babies born early or at very low birth weight (VLBW). VLBW and preemie babies fed breast milk...

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Study Says Declining Circumcision Rates Could Cost U.S. Billions

Circumcision was once standard procedure for baby boys in the U.S. But as parents began to question whether it was really necessary, rates began to fall. And the practice continues to be controversial....

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More Pregnant Women Are Taking Blood Pressure Drugs, But Is It Safe?

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a dangerous side-effect of the inactivity and obesity crises plaguing the U.S. The condition can cause heart, kidney and other serious health problems,...

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Government Cautions Caregivers About SimplyThick For Babies

Babies born prematurely often have trouble swallowing their food – and keeping it down – because their digestive reflexes aren’t yet fully developed. A product called SimplyThick can help make breast...

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Snoring During Pregnancy Points To Risk For High Blood Pressure

Fathers-to-be should keep their ears open at night and listen for snoring from the other side of the bed. It turns out that women who begin snoring during pregnancy are also at risk for high blood...

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CDC Panel Recommends Whooping Cough Shot For All Pregnant Women

With the U.S. on its way to a record-breaking number of whooping cough cases this year, an advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Oct. 24 that all pregnant...

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Egg Freezing No Longer Experimental

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has removed the “experimental” label from egg freezing techniques used to preserve a woman’s fertility. But it still isn’t recommending the...

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