Three Singapore biomedical institutions have launched a major, long-term study of pregnant mothers and their fetuses as well as infant children to determine just how profoundly environmental factors early in life influence the onset of diseases such as obesity and diabetes in later years.
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding offers health benefits for infants and mothers, and should be promoted and encouraged, says an updated position paper released by the American Dietetic Association.
When Moms Get Flu Shot, Babies Benefit Too
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When pregnant women get vaccinated against flu, their babies are bigger, healthier and less likely to be premature, researchers reported on Thursday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Flu, Infant and Toddler Health, Pregnancy
Abuse of Moms May Stunt Kid's Growth
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Children of abused mothers may be smaller at birth and show stunted early growth, according to research from Bangladesh. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Child Development, Domestic Violence
Exercise Boosts Bone Density in Breast-Feeding Moms
Posted by mittan 43 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Lactation depletes calcium stores, but working out can minimize risks, research shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Breast Feeding, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Osteoporosis
A study released by Kaiser Permanente indicates that while the rate of cesarean-section (CS) deliveries for first-time moms has continued to increase over the last ten years, there is a disproportionately higher rate of primary c-sections among African-American women. The study, "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Trends in Primary Cesarean Delivery based on Indications," published in the Octob
Postpartum Baby Blues Impact Majority Of New Moms
Posted by jeni 70 days ago (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com)
Tracy Perkins Rodriguez, 36, thought her life was finally on the upswing. When her husband returned from his third tour of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, the couple purchased their dream home and promptly became pregnant with the child they had always hoped to conceive together. However, as Rodriguez entered her third trimester of pregnancy, she began feeling tired with little enthusiasm for every
Experts note rates are too low when benefits are so high Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Breast Feeding
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