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Antibiotic Treatment During Pregnancy May Lead to Obesity Risk for Child
Taking antibiotics during your second or third trimester may lead to your child’s likelihood to develop obesity, new research shows. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity evaluated...
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Must-Know 2014 Pregnancy, Parenting, Health, and Safety News
There’s a lot to keep up on when you’re a parent (or parent-to-be), whether you’re in that exhausted-and-expecting stage, the exhausted-because-you-have-a-newborn stage, or exhausted because you’re...
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ANOTHER Reason to Avoid BPA During Pregnancy
New research suggests that prenatal exposure to bisphenol A, or BPA, may cause your child to develop health issues, like diabetes and heart disease, later in life. BPA is an hormone-disrupting chemical...
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Three IUDs and Implants Can Still Be Used Past End Dates
Women who opt for intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants as birth control may be able to use the contraceptives longer — and with the same effectiveness — than the recommended end date, according to...
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More Millennial Women Choosing IVF Than Ever Before
In vitro fertilization is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, especially in millennial women, according to a new report by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). In...
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Pregnant Women Are Gaining More Weight Than Needed
Gaining weight during pregnancy is inevitable—after all, your body is carrying another human—but moms need to be careful about packing on unneeded pounds or extra “baby weight.” New research confirms...
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Good Timing and New IVF Test May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates
IVF success rates depend on a number of factors such as the woman’s age, reproductive history, and lifestyle. In Britain, more than 60,000 cycles of IVF are performed every year, but only about a...
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One Way to Predict IVF Success More Accurately
Although in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been a mainstream procedure for decades, there are constant improvements in its technology. Just recently, scientists in Madrid created a test that could boost...
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Why Waiting at Least 18 Months Between Pregnancies Is Important
Women in the U.S. typically wait about two and a half years before getting pregnant again, but nearly 30 percent are getting pregnant within 18 months of their last pregnancy, which is not recommended...
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Wow: Your First-Pregnancy Weight Can Affect Your Second Baby!
Researchers have found that an unhealthy weight during a woman’s first pregnancy can negatively affect her next pregnancy, even if she didn’t experience any complications the first time around. A...
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