Obstetrics & gynaecology

Link found between morning sickness, smoking and healthy pregnancies

A link between the 'old wives' tale that morning sickness may indicate a healthy pregnancy, and the reason smoking is so detrimental has been found, according to a review published in the Journal of Molecular Endocrinology. ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Women's wellness: Should I be worried about morning sickness?

Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm 15 weeks pregnant and have had horrible morning sickness from the beginning of the pregnancy. I've lost weight and worry that will affect the baby's health. I didn't experience any morning sickness with ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Data on effectiveness of morning sickness drug may be flawed

(HealthDay)—Pyridoxine-doxylamine (Diclectin), used to manage the nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness, may not be as effective as once believed, according to a new analysis published online Jan. 4 in PLOS ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

'Morning sickness' linked to lower miscarriage risk: study

Morning sickness is linked to a lower risk of miscarriage, according to research out Monday that suggests a woman's nausea and vomiting early in pregnancy may have protective effects for the fetus.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study finds no evidence linking anti-nausea drug to birth defects

Women suffering from extreme morning sickness often take Zofran (ondansetron) to combat their debilitating nausea and vomiting. However, two studies have found that the drug may increase risk of heart defects and cleft palate ...

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