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Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy
Children of mothers who gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy are more likely to be overweight […]
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Obesity and Fertility
Obesity may be defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It is a medical condition in which excess body fat builds up to the extent that the health of the individual becomes negatively affected. It is becoming increasingly common in both men and women in Western...
New method of managing risk in pregnancy leads to healthier newborns, better ou…
An alternative method for obstetric care has led to lower neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission rates, higher uncomplicated vaginal […]
Stretching exercises may reduce risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
Stretching exercises may be more effective at reducing the risk of preeclampsia than walking is for pregnant women who have […]
Postinor-2
Generic Name: Levonorgestrel Product Name: Postinor-2 Indication: What Postinor-2 is used for Postinor-2, commonly known as the morning after pill, […]
A new gene trigger for pregnancy disorder identified
The COMT gene (catechol-O-methyltransferase) – known already for its role in schizophrenia – has been found to play a role […]
Too much or too little weight gain poses risks to pregnant mothers, babies
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of […]
Pregnancy rate drops for U.S. women under age 25
Pregnancy rates for women under age 25, including teenagers, in the United States declined in 2004 compared to 1990, according […]
Pregnant women who are obese linked with greater health care services use
Obesity during pregnancy is associated with greater use of health care services and longer hospital stays, according to a study […]
Pregnant obese women linked with greater health care services use
Obesity during pregnancy is associated with greater use of health care services and longer hospital stays, according to a study […]
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