Autism More Likely For Second-Child, Study Shows
While no cure is known for autism, researchers believe environmental factors and genetics to play a role.
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Down’s Syndrome Testing Proven Safe, Effective
The old way of using invasive testing of pregnant women to determine whether or not the unborn child has Down’s syndrome is no longer necessary.
Contraceptive Fails Pregnancy Prevention, Poses Health Risks
The health agency received more than 1,600 reports on women experience severe negative side effects from using Implanon.
Diet Choices When Pregnant Influence Child’s Eating Habits
New studies suggest the diet can alter how a fetus perceives smell and flavor, as well as change the brain to influence diet choices of the child in the future.
New Spermicide, C31G, Effectively Prevents Pregnancy
A new spermicidal mixture, C31G, has been shown to be at least as effective at pregnancy prevention when compared to the more common nonoxynol-9.
When Pregnant, Common Heartburn Medicines Pose Little Risk For Birth Defects
Common heartburn medicine, known as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), has shown no evidence of increasing birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
Unplanned Pregnancy, Abortion More Likely In Women With Anorexia Nervosa
The likelihood of a woman with anorexia nervosa to have an unwanted pregnancy and have an abortion is far greater…
Birth Rates Amongst United States Teens Declining
Rate of pregnant teens has declined in the United States, but are still much higher when compared to other nations. A new report…
Birth Control Pills No Less Effective For Obese Women, Study Proves
Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, are no less effective in obese women when compared to thinner women.
Trouble Getting Pregnant? Stop Stressing, Study Suggests
Studies have just discovered that stressed women may find it more difficult to get pregnant. This study used biochemical markers to determine the amount (and type) of stress and its affects on fertility.
