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Stroke Rates Up in Pregnant Women, New Moms, Study Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 29th 2011

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We've asked this before, but don't pregnant women have enough to worry about already?
Now, you can add an ...An increase in women who face obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure could be to blame.
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Pregnant Moms Who Use Mouthwash Not as Likely to Have Preemies, Study Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 29th 2011

Credit: Getty Images "Floss, floss, floss!" You've been commanded by dentists for years to heed that advice. Now, it may be time to add ...Researchers find women with periodontal disease have more premature babies than moms with healthy gums.
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In Vitro Kids More Advanced, But is it Nature or Nurture?

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 27th 2011

Credit: Getty Images British researchers have found children conceived through in vitro fertilization start school with verbal skills ...Researchers find in vitro babies outpace kids who come as a "surprise."
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Domestic Violence Reaches the Womb, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 20th 2011

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Research suggests domestic violence affects children -- even in the womb.
According to U.S. News & World Report, ...Study says kids can be stressed out all of their lives from abuse experienced in vitro.
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Does Prenatal Depression Lead to Children's Asthma?

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 19th 2011

Credit: Getty Images Not to bum you out even more, but if you're pregnant and depressed, you're increasing your unborn child's risk of ...Study finds no one breathes easy when Mama is depressed.
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Car Exhaust Can Hurt Unborn Babies, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 8th 2011

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Car exhaust might hurt unborn babies.
The Canadian website Autos.ca reports researchers at the University of ...Researchers find link between smog and babies born with respiratory problems.
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It's Safe to Have a Baby if You Have Multiple Sclerosis, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 28th 2011

Mothers with MS had more babies born with physical disabilities, but the difference was not statistically significant and further research ...Researchers find few dangers for new mothers with MS.
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Investing in More Midwives Could Help Save Lives, UN Study Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 20th 2011

Credit: Getty Images Midwives don't only deliver babies, they can deliver health services to women, as well, something that could ...United Nations study finds governments should support more resources for midwives.
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