Articles for Tag: "pregnancy"

Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors 
Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors
New research finds that the percentage of elective cesarean sections and induced labors are on a steady path downward.
Why the Duchess’ natural birth has women talking 
Why the Duchess’ natural birth has women talking
Kate Middleton’s 11-hour labor has the world asking should moms go au natural or use pain relievers when giving birth?
Overweight moms at greater risk for C-section 
Overweight moms at greater risk for C-section
Research shows that women who are obese or overweight have an increased chance of delivering their baby via cesarean section.
How important is folic acid for women? 
How important is folic acid for women?
Experts say women of all ages can benefit from this essential vitamin. Here’s what you need to know.
Autism rates in children linked to pollution levels? 
Autism rates in children linked to pollution levels?
A Harvard study says what pregnant women breathe in and ingest may directly impact their child’s brain development.
Can major stress put your pregnancy at risk? 
Can major stress put your pregnancy at risk?
Stressful, traumatic events can lead to stillbirth, new research says. Learn which stressful events are the most common and how they affect pregnancy.
Family planning in a digital world 
Family planning in a digital world
What happens when retailers knows more about your body than you do?