Why High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Bodes Ill for Future Health TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — High blood pressure complications during pregnancy can be scary, but a new study warns they also significantly raise a woman’s risk for heart disease later in life. “Women with a history of gestational hypertension or preeclampsia should […]
No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There’s good news for women with a mental health condition: Taking antidepressants early in pregnancy doesn’t increase a baby’s risk of having epilepsy or seizures, researchers say. “The findings of this study are very important,” said study co-author Ayesha […]
Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler’s Development? TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Babies born to women who are stressed out during pregnancy may be more likely to experience social, emotional and learning problems as they grow up, new research suggests. “Mom’s elevated psychological distress affects not just her, but her unborn baby’s […]
Vaccine Taken During Pregnancy Might Shield Baby Against RSV THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An experimental vaccine given during pregnancy has shown early promise for protecting infants from a potentially severe respiratory infection. The vaccine, being developed by Pfizer, aims to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Most of the time, […]
White Women Tend to Get Better Pain Management After Childbirth MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After childbirth, some women who received an epidural for pain will develop a debilitating headache. But minority women are less likely than white moms to receive the treatment that can provide relief, according to a new study. Researchers […]
Among Minority Women, Low Vitamin D May Raise Breast Cancer Risk MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Insufficient vitamin D may play a role in breast cancer, especially among minority women, new research indicates. Black and Hispanic American women with low vitamin D levels have a higher risk of breast cancer than those with […]
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