Low Impact Car Accidents While Pregnant Increase Risk of Complications: Study
A new study reveals numerous health risks for pregnant women and their unborn children from even minor auto accidents.
Tag Archives: Miscarriage
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FDA Agrees to Limit Phthalates in Certain Food Products In Response to Citizen Petition
The FDA has placed new limits on the use of phthalates in food packaging, but has decided not to enact a ban of the chemical sought by some citizen's petitions.
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FDA Issues Warning About False Pre-Natal Screening Test Results
The FDA is warning expecting mothers not to make decisions based in prenatal screening tests until discussing the results with a genetic counselor first.
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Prenatal Blood Tests Often Mislead Pregnant Women, Endanger Their Pregnancies: Report
A new report warns that expecting mothers are often not warned that prenatal blood tests can be inaccurate, result in false positives, and may lead to unnecessary termination of pregnancy.
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Air and Water Pollution May Have Significant Effect on Gender Birth Ratios: Study
A new study indicates water and air pollution may have an impact on the number of boys and girls born each year.
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Ethylene Oxide Lawsuit Filed By Augusta, Georgia Residents Who Say They Face Increased Cancer Risks
A lawsuit by residents of Augusta, Georgia claims a local medical device sterilization facility failed to warn them about massive ethylene oxide leaks for years, which they say are responsible…
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Pregnancy Complications May Be Predicted Better Among Older Mothers, Study Suggests
The findings of a new study indicate there are potentially reliable ways to predict which older women will face pregnancy complications, leading to more effective treatment.
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Makena, Proluton Exposure Before Birth May Increase Cancer Risks Later In Life: Study
A new study warns that Makena and similar pregnancy drugs could increase a child's risk of cancer later in life.
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PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Miscarriage: Study
A new study links one type of PFAS chemical, used in firefighting foams, to an increased risk of miscarriage during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Valium, Xanax May Increase Risks Of Ectopic Pregnancy: Study
The findings of a new study indicates taking benzodiazepines early before pregnancy or in the earliest stages, increases the risk of a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.
