Can vitamins prevent pre-eclampsia?
Can vitamins prevent pre-eclampsia? Scientists have launched a study to determine whether vitamin supplements can prevent women from developing the serious…
Multivitamins may reduce risk of birth defects in diabetics
Multivitamins may reduce risk of birth defects in diabetics Regular use of multivitamins may reduce the risk of birth defects in infants born to mothers with…
Eating fish in pregnancy does not harm fetus
Eating fish in pregnancy does not harm fetus Despite concerns that mercury in fish might endanger a developing fetus, the amount of fish a mother eats…
Pregnant teens' dairy intake affects fetal bones
Pregnant teens' dairy intake affects fetal bones Pregnant African-American teenagers who don't get enough dairy products in their diet may hinder their…
Obesity before pregnancy increases risk of birth defects
Obesity before pregnancy increases risk of birth defects Women who are obese when they become pregnant appear to be more likely to give birth to babies with…
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces diarrhea in babies
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces diarrhea in babies Programs that encourage women in developing countries to feed their babies only breast milk for the first…
Low calorie diet at conception may be linked to pre-term birth
Low calorie diet at conception may be linked to pre-term birth Sheep that are fed a modestly low-calorie diet at the time they conceive tend to be at higher…
High coffee intake during pregnancy linked to stillbirth
High coffee intake during pregnancy linked to stillbirth Pregnant women who drink eight or more cups of coffee a day may triple their risk for having a…
Vitamin C may guard against complication during labour
Vitamin C may guard against complication during labour Women who add extra vitamin C to their diet during pregnancy may lower their risk of premature…
Herbal supplement use could be risky during pregnancy
Herbal supplement use could be risky during pregnancy Some pregnant women continue to use herbal medicines during pregnancy, which could put them at risk of…