Health
Pot smoking in pregnancy tied to stillbirth risk
(HealthDay)—Expectant mothers who smoke marijuana may triple their risk for a stillbirth, a new study suggests.
Dec 10, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Many stillbirths can be prevented, researcher claims
(Medical Xpress)—A leading reproductive researcher has called for increased awareness around stillbirth, saying many could be prevented.
Oct 15, 2013
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Health
New study into impact on women who lose a baby
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Adelaide hope that women who experience pregnancy loss - such as miscarriage and stillbirth - will receive better care thanks to new research aimed at finding out exactly ...
Jun 27, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Listeria food poisoning hits elderly, moms-to-be hardest: CDC
(HealthDay)—Soft cheese and raw produce have caused many recent listeria outbreaks in the United States, and at least 90 percent of cases typically occur among seniors, pregnant women, newborns and people with weakened ...
Jun 4, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Migrant women less likely to have unassisted birth, study finds
Some groups of migrant women in Australia are at a higher risk of medical interventions in childbirth that may lead to health problems for the mother or child, a new study has found.
May 6, 2013
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Medical research
Study identifies 'chink in the armor' of Schmallenberg virus
A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new study led from the University of Leeds.
Apr 17, 2013
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Genetics
International research finds heart disorder genetic variants in stillbirth cases
In a molecular genetic evaluation involving 91 cases of intrauterine fetal death, mutations associated with susceptibility to long QT syndrome (LQTS; a heart disorder that increases the risk for an irregular heartbeat and ...
Apr 9, 2013
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Health
Stillbirth rates have increased significantly, although spontaneous stillbirth rates have not
The rate of stillbirths in British Columbia, Canada, increased by 31% over a decade, although the rate of spontaneous stillbirths did not increase, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 8, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Stressful life events may increase stillbirth risk, study finds
Pregnant women who experienced financial, emotional, or other personal stress in the year before their delivery had an increased chance of having a stillbirth, say researchers who conducted a National Institutes of Health ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Ghanaian pregnant women who sleep on back at increased risk of stillbirth
Pregnant women in Ghana who slept on their back (supine sleep) were at an increased risk of stillbirth compared to women who did not sleep on their back, according to new research led by a University of Michigan researcher.
Mar 25, 2013
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