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• Opioids May Cause Birth Defects Resulting In Babies With Exposed Intestines: CDC

  January 28, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new CDC study warns that opioid use may be linked to increasing rates of a horrific birth defect which leaves infants' intestines on the outside of their bodies.

• Nursing Home Rape Charges Filed After Woman in Vegetative State is Impregnated

  January 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Phoenix police have arrested a nurse who they say raped a nursing home patient in a vegetative state, impregnating her and leading to the birth of a child late last year.

• Opioid, Meth Use During Pregnancy On The Rise: Study

  January 23, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds increasing incidence of women giving birth while using opioids and meth, resulting in worsening health outcomes for both mother and child.

• Depakote Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Child Born With ADHD: Study

  January 14, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Taking Depakote and similar drugs during pregnancy could increase the risk of giving birth to a child with ADHD, according to the findings of a new study.

• Opioid Use Linked To Increasing Mortality Among Pregnant Women: Study

  January 7, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that opioid-related deaths have increased significantly for pregnant women in recent years.

• Pregnancy Zofran Use Linked To Increased Risk Of Cleft Palate And Lip Malformations: Study

  December 20, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows a link between Zofran use during pregnancy and an increased risk of oral cleft defects.

• C-Section Delivery Lowers Risk Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence: Study

  December 20, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that C-section deliveries lower the risk of pelvic floor disorders.

• Air Pollution Exposure Before And During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Miscarriage, Heart Problems: Studies

  December 10, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Two new studies link air pollution exposure before and during pregnancy to increased risks of heart problems and miscarriage.

• Beta Blockers During Pregnancy Not Linked To Risk Of Congenital Malformations: Study

  December 5, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that the use of beta blockers during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of congenital malformations in newborns.

• Autism Risk Linked to Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure: Study

  November 20, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study's findings indicate that air pollution exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism.