Pregnant Women in U.S. Increasingly Exposed to Potentially Toxic Chemicals: Study
A new study finds most pregnant women have at least one, and often many, potentially harmful or toxic chemicals in their bodies.
Tag Archives: Pregnancy
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Third of U.S. Pregnancy Deaths Linked To Hypertensive Disorders: CDC
Hypertensive disorders among pregnant women in the U.S. is increasing, with hypertension-related complications linked to a third of all U.S. pregnancy deaths, according to the CDC.
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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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Study Finds Hypertension Treatment During Pregnancy Does Not Put Unborn At Risk
Treating high blood pressure in pregnant women before it developed into severe hypertension resulted in better maternal outcomes, according to the findings of a new study.
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U.S. Has Highest Maternity Death Rate of Any Wealthy Nation: Study
A new report finds that the U.S. has the highest maternal death rate of any wealthy nation, due to a multitude of factors, mostly linked to the nation's healthcare system.
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Hydraulic Fracturing Exposure Could Increase Risk of Preterm Births, Researchers Warn
A new study links living near hydraulic fracturing site may increase a woman's chance of giving birth preterm or having a baby with low birth weight, Canadian researchers warn.
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CDC Launches New Campaign to Combat Maternal Deaths
The CDC has launched a new campaign to fight a climbing maternal mortality rate by urging health care providers to pay more attention to pregnant women's health concerns.
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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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Antidepressants Often Little Help For Pregnant Women Suffering From Depression, Researchers Warn
A new study reveals antidepressants often fail to help women during pregnancy.
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Pot Use During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Adverse Birth Outcomes: Study
The findings of a new study warn that marijuana use during pregnancy can increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight and other adverse health effects for the newborn.