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Beebe vetoes bill to ban abortions at 12 weeks

(AP)—Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has vetoed legislation that would have banned abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.

Health created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stress hormone foreshadows postpartum depression in new mothers

Women who receive strong social support from their families during pregnancy appear to be protected from sharp increases in a particular stress hormone, making them less likely to develop postpartum depression, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Mammalian placenta reflects exposure to stress, impacts offsprings' brains, research finds

The mammalian placenta is more than just a filter through which nutrition and oxygen are passed from a mother to her unborn child. According to a new study by a research group from the University of Pennsylvania School of ...

Medical research created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Contraception in women over 40

Despite declining fertility, women over age 40 still require effective contraception if they wish to avoid pregnancy. A review article outlines the risks and benefits of various contraceptive options for these women. The ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pregnancy permanently changes foot size

A new University of Iowa study confirms what many women have long suspected – that pregnancy permanently changes the size and shape of a woman's feet.

Health created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Healthy intervention reduces depression for pregnant Latinas

(Medical Xpress)—Latina women in a diabetes-prevention program show fewer signs of depression during pregnancy and in early postpartum, a University of Michigan study indicates.

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US teen birth rates highest in rural areas, research shows

(HealthDay)—In 2010, teen births occurred at higher rates in rural counties than in suburban counties and major urban areas of the United States, new research finds.

Health created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most first-time mothers wait until after six weeks before resuming sex following childbirth

Most first-time mothers wait until after 6 weeks postpartum to resume vaginal sex following childbirth and women who have an operative vaginal birth, caesarean section, perineal tear or episiotomy appear to wait longer, suggests ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pregnant mother's blood pressure may affect future health of children

Up to 10 percent of all women experience some form of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy. Researchers from the Centre for Social Evolution at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen show that mild maternal ...

Pediatrics created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Clinical trial evaluates intervention to reduce pregnancy risk among adolescent girls

More consistent use of condoms, oral contraception or both was reported by a group of teenage girls who took part in a youth development intervention aimed at reducing pregnancy risk in high-risk adolescents, according to ...

Pediatrics created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Infant mortality risk increases with maternal alcohol use

(HealthDay)—Maternal alcohol-use disorder increases the risk of both sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and non-SIDS-related infant mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 25 in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Israel rocket attacks increase miscarriage likelihood, research shows

Rocket attacks in Sderot, Israel significantly increase the likelihood of miscarriages, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Most moms stop breastfeeding earlier than they desire

(HealthDay)—Concerns about maternal or child health and lactation or milk-pumping problems are the major reasons why mothers stop breastfeeding earlier than desired, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pregnancy riskline warns about Internet inaccuracies

The Arizona Pregnancy Riskline, a service at the UA College of Pharmacy, warns about inaccurate information on the Internet in light of a recent study on the subject.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New York wraps up five years of handing out free condoms

New York City this week marked the fifth anniversary of a groundbreaking free condom program that has distributed tens of millions free rubbers, under the racy slogan "NYC Condoms—Get Some!"

Other created Feb 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1