A woman lies in her hospital bed. Her heart rate is elevated, she has a slight fever and an elevated
Screening tools can miss sepsis in pregnancy; study urges action
New mum? It’s a great time to start running
New and old mums have been running into the headlines at full tilt recently. First came 92-year-old Harriette Thompson, the
The sceptical medic: I’m pregnant, when should I stop running?
I’m four months pregnant but I’m keen to keep running for as long as possible. Should I go on how
Work that bump, help your baby
Throughout my pregnancy last year, until the final days before my son was born, I would go for a daily
Pregnant Women May Now Have a New Way to Limit Unhealthy Weight Gain
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy is tied to an increased risk of complications for both mother and baby. However,
High blood sugar during pregnancy is linked to obesity risk in kids
Babies born to woman with higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy could be at significantly greater long-term risk of obesity
Folic Acid Won’t Curb Dangerous Pregnancy Complication
THURSDAY, Sept. 13, 2018 — High doses of folic acid do not protect pregnant women against a sometimes deadly complication
Positional sleep therapy during pregnancy may promote maternal and fetal health
A new study suggests that an intervention to reduce supine sleep in late pregnancy may promote maternal and fetal health.
Pediatricians Advise Against Use of Marijuana in Pregnancy
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 — Due to the potential adverse effect of marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, pediatricians should
More Women Are Using Pot During Pregnancy. Here's One Reason Why.
It's becoming more common for pregnant women to use pot in pregnancy, and a new study suggests one reason for