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Pregnant Women Advised To Undergo Depression Screenings Before And After Pregnancy
By Jenn Loro | Jan 28, 2016 09:03 AM ESTA government-appointed task force recommends depression screenings for high at-risk populations including pregnant women in an effort to reduce cases of post-partum depression (PPD) among mothers.
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President Obama Calls for more Research on Zika as the Virus Continues to Spread
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 27, 2016 09:30 AM ESTPresident Barack Obama is calling for more research on the mosquito-borne Zika virus that has been linked to a birth defect.
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New Guidelines Issued As The Number Of Zika-Infected Pregnant Women Increases
By Jenn Loro | Jan 22, 2016 08:56 AM ESTIn response to surging cases of Zika-caused birth defects abroad and in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued interim guidelines on recommended care for pregnant women potentially exposed to the mosquito-borne illness.
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CDC Releases Guidelines For Pregnant Women, Urges Testing For Zika
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 21, 2016 10:27 AM ESTPregnant women who traveled recently to places infected by Zika are advised to undergo testing.
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Safe and Accurate Down’s Syndrome Test Approved for Pregnant Women on NHS
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 15, 2016 07:06 PM ESTA new form of blood test that identifies Down’s Syndrome has not only been approved but also recommended for high-risk women on NHS, thus diminishing the complications and examinations
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Pregnant Women Should Avoid Potatoes: Here's Why
By Jenn Loro | Jan 14, 2016 02:49 PM ESTNational Institutes of Health-led study warned women to cut back on spuds after research findings linked high level of potato consumption with heightened risks of developing gestational diabetes.
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Drinking During Pregnancy Exposes the Unborn to 400 Diseases
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 08, 2016 09:27 AM ESTA recent study revealed that drinking any amount of alcohol in a state of pregnancy can expose the unborn child to as many as 428 conditions that are linked to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), revealed a new study
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Antidepressants In Last 6 Months Of Pregnancy May Increase Risk Of Autism In Babies
By R. Siva Kumar | Dec 15, 2015 09:32 AM ESTScientists have found some link between antidepressants and autism.
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Pregnant Women Exposed to BPA tied to Reduced Lung Function in Children
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 06, 2014 04:06 PM EDTAccording to a new study, exposure to BPA during pregnancy can increase children's risk of poor lung function.
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Yoga Reduces Stress Levels for Pregnant Women
By Cheri Cheng | May 01, 2014 02:56 PM EDTA new study found that yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety levels of pregnant women.
