More than two million infants and women die worldwide each year from childbirth complications, outnumbering child deaths from malaria and HIV/AIDS, according to a study released on Tuesday at the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics world congress and published in the October edition of the federation's journal, the
Each year, more than 2 million infants and women around the world die from childbirth-related complications, according to a study released Tuesday at the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics world congress in Cape Town, South Africa, the
A National Institutes of Health network study provided the first conclusive evidence that treating pregnant women who have even the mildest form of gestational diabetes can reduce the risk of common birth complications among infants, as well as blood pressure disorders among mothers. Treatment of severe gestational diabetes is known to benefit mothers and infants.
J&J Recalls Some Infant's, Children's Tylenol Lots
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Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday it is recalling some lots of infants' and children's Tylenol because of a possible bacterial contamination of the popular pain and fever treatment. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Children's Health, Over-the-Counter Medicines, Pain Relievers
Source: Food and Drug Administration Related MedlinePlus Topics: Epilepsy, Seizures
The recommended weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy can increase women's risk for giving birth to infants that are large for gestational age -- LGA -- or have excessively high birthweights -- known as macrosomia -- according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
During about the last 20 years, the risk of delivery-related death at birth or shortly thereafter for term infants has decreased nearly 40 percent in Scotland, with the largest contributing factor being a decrease in the number of deaths caused by a lack of oxygen for the baby during the childbirth process, according to a study in the August 12 issue of JAMA.
Maternal Diet Affects Infant's Long-Term Bone Health
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Women who maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy have children with bigger and stronger bones than women with poorer quality diets, according to the results of a study presented Tuesday at the National Osteoporosis Society Conference in Manchester, UK. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Nutrition, Pregnancy
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