Tag: Pregnancy
Prenatal PFOA Exposure Linked to Excess Weight in Children
However, more research needs to be done to show cause-and-effect
Gentle Yoga Found to Be Safe in Late Pregnancy
Constant monitoring showed no significant stress on mother or fetus
GDM Risk Higher With More Abdominal Fat in First Trimester
Higher levels of fat equal higher risk of developing diabetes at 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy
Cellphone System Ups Glucose Self-Monitoring in Pregnancy
For pregnant women, improvement in compliance and satisfaction with use of CIT system
Tdap Appears Safe in Pregnancy Even With Recent Tetanus Shot
Does not appear to raise risk, even with prior tetanus-containing vaccination
Preeclampsia Tied to Congenital Heart Defects
But researchers stress the risk is still very low
AAP: Alcohol Leading Preventable Cause of Birth Defects, Disability
Alcohol-related developmental disabilities and birth defects preventable with alcohol abstinence
Gestational, Post-Delivery Weight Gain Linked to Child’s Weight
Highest BMI z score for those with high gestational weight gain, high post-delivery weight gain
Review: Maternal Flu Shot Doesn’t Up Congenital Anomalies
No increased risk for congenital anomalies with vaccination in any trimester, first trimester
Community-Based Intervention Ups HIV Testing in Pregnancy
Intervention included education and on-site laboratory testing in churches in Nigeria
