Ginger may ease morning sickness
Ginger may ease morning sickness According to a recent review of current medical literature, ginger appears to have properties that help pregnant women…
Gestational diabetes on the rise
Gestational diabetes on the rise A recent study of more than 36,000 women in the US has found that the proportion of women who develop diabetes during…
Pre-pregnancy multivitamins prevent prematurity
Pre-pregnancy multivitamins prevent prematurity Women who take multivitamins before becoming pregnant are less likely to give birth to premature babies, new…
Prenatal fatty acid not tied to childhood wheezing
Prenatal fatty acid not tied to childhood wheezing Levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the diets of pregnant women do not appear to have any…
Diet during pregnancy linked with leukemia in child
Diet during pregnancy linked with leukemia in child Women who eat a diet rich in vegetables and protein during pregnancy may lower the risk of leukemia in…
Low vitamin B12 raises risk of birth defect
Low vitamin B12 raises risk of birth defect Mothers with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood are at increased risk of having an infant with spina…
Calorie needs during pregnancy higher than thought
Calorie needs during pregnancy higher than thought Pregnancy is associated with a rise in calorie needs to support adequate weight gain and increases in…
Weight gain in pregnancy might increase obesity risk
Weight gain in pregnancy might increase obesity risk Women who gain more than 35 pounds during pregnancy have a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese,…
Greater folate use could cut birth defects further
Greater folate use could cut birth defects further A marked drop in birth defects has occurred in the U.S. since the Food and Drug Administration mandated…
Low folate linked to pregnancy problem in blacks
Low folate linked to pregnancy problem in blacks Low blood levels of the B vitamin folate may explain why preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure that…