Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. Studies have shown that 50%-65% of
Tag: Pregnancy
Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds
We are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, medical devices, packages, fabrics,
Heart cell defect increases the risk of heart failure in pregnancy
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of heart failure that affects women in their last month of pregnancy and
Inducing labor at 39 weeks may benefit pregnant women and their babies
As the prevalence of maternal and fetal complications increases with advancing pregnancy beyond 39 weeks, induction of labor at 39
C-Section Rates Have Nearly Doubled Since 2000: Study
Number of delivery through cesarean section has doubled across the globe, when complications develop, C-sections can save the lives of
Flu Shot in Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Flu Hospitalization
A new research shows that flu shot reduces a pregnant woman’s risk of hospitalization for flu by 40 percent. CDC researchers, analyzed
The Ideal Weight Makes for a Healthier Pregnancy
Some health conditions associated with being overweight before becoming pregnant are polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS which can reduce the chance
Differences in plasma metabolite increases the risk of autism
Autism spectrum disorder ASD is a neurological and developmental disorder that starts in childhood and lasts throughout a lifetime. It
Diets rich in fish may boost babies’ brain development
A small-scale study led by Kirsi Laitinen of the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland, found that
Sleep therapy may promote maternal and fetal health
Reduce supine sleep in late pregnancy may promote maternal and fetal health. Results show that median time spent sleeping supine
