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Why Having a Large Baby May Raise Your Risk of Breast Cancer
New research shows that women who have larger babies have more than twice the risk of breast cancer, compared with mothers who give birth to smaller infants...
1 in 13
Number of women who drink alcohol during pregnancy, according to a 2006-10 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Nearly 1 in 5 pregnant women who...
Too Much Coffee Could Hurt Women’s Chances of IVF Success
Women who drank five or more cups of coffee a day were about 50% less likely to get pregnant through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) than non-drinkers, according to...
Alcohol in Pregnancy: Light to Moderate Drinking Is Safe, Study Says
For decades, women have been told that drinking any amount of alcohol during pregnancy can harm their developing child. The zero-alcohol rule is so ingrained...
Is Mom’s Lack of Vitamin D Linked with Child’s Weight?
Maintaining good health during pregnancy is one of the surest ways mothers can protect their developing babies’ well-being. A new study suggests that adequate...
IUDs and Implants Beat the Pill in Preventing Pregnancy
Long-lasting contraceptives such as the intrauterine device (IUD) and implants are better at preventing pregnancy than more popular birth control methods,...
How Much Should Pregnant Women Be Accommodated in the Workplace?
Earlier this week, a coalition of legislators introduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, designed to encourage employers to make nice to their pregnant...
Jessica Simpson: Just Another Celeb Capitalizing on Her Pregnancy
Jessica Simpson had her baby on Tuesday, which means the new mom is now at least 9 lbs., 13 oz. closer to quieting the chatter about her pregnancy weight gain...
Exposure to Air Pollution in Pregnancy May Boost Chances of Obese Kids
It’s easy to blame parents when young children gain too much weight, but the latest research suggests that certain obesity risk factors are out of Mom and Dad’s...
Mom’s Obesity, Diabetes Linked with Autism and Developmental Delays
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and it’s been marked by a steady stream of research about the causes of the disorder — including complex genetic...
Jessica Simpson’s Pregnancy Weight: Why Everyone Has an Opinion
Jessica Simpson, who’s first child is due later this month, is an “absolute porker.” Don’t get mad at me; I didn’t say it — ob/gyn Tara A. Solomon did, to Slate...
Nine Months in 90 Seconds: A Time-Lapse View of a Pregnancy
Racking up 660,000 views and counting since posted on YouTube on March 7, this affectionate video reveals a creative couple’s journey during pregnancy. With each...
How Mom’s Weight Before Pregnancy Can Affect a Baby’s Brain
A mother’s health during pregnancy has measurable effects on her baby’s well-being, but a new study shows that her fitness before pregnancy matters too...
Why a New IVF Technique Won’t Help Boost Pregnancy Rates in the U.S.
Even with top-notch doctors and top-notch laboratory conditions, pregnancy success through IVF is not a sure thing. So news that a new way of processing embryos...
The Pros and Cons of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
A new study adds to the debate over the use of antidepressant medications during pregnancy, a problem that many depressed women who become pregnant must face:...
When Targeted Ads Attack: Engagement Rings, Teen Pregnancy and 55 Gallons of Lube
Three creepy stories about invasive ads have popped up in the last two months. The lesson? Don't casually dismiss the privacy concerns surrounding targeted...
Pregnant at Work? Why Your Job Could Be at Risk
Everyone loves a pregnant woman, right? Not exactly. Her employer, for one, might not be so thrilled, according to experts who spoke at a federal hearing called...
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Rate of pregnancy in teens aged 15-19 in 2008, or 67.8 pregnancies per 1,000 women in that age group — a nearly 40-year low, according to a new Guttmacher...
Alcohol and Pregnancy: It’s Never Safe for Developing Babies, Especially in the First Trimester
Drinking and pregnancy don’t mix, but when are babies most vulnerable to the effects of alcohol? The end of the first trimester appears to be the period when...
Why One Girl Decided to Fake Her Baby Bump and Take a Stand on Teen Pregnancy
Last year, high school senior Gaby Rodriguez tucked a faux baby bump under her shirt and went to class. She attracted stares and the usual mean-spirited gossipy...
