Hypertension during pregnancy remains major maternal health risk, experts say
Doctors say regular antenatal screening, timely diagnosis and close monitoring can significantly reduce the risk of severe outcomes such as ...
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Antidepressants in Pregnancy: What a New Study Found
(MedPage Today) -- Children exposed to prenatal antidepressants had an increased risk of autism or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that ...
FDA Wants Better Pregnancy Safety Data on Approved Drugs
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Friday issued guidance for manufacturers collecting postmarketing data on the safety of approved drugs ...
Study Looks at GLP-1 Use in Pregnancy and Gestational Weight Gain
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- GLP-1 receptor agonist use for weight loss early in pregnancy was associated with a lower ...
Malaysian actress Koe Yeet announces pregnancy: ‘This time it’s real’
She did not reveal her estimated date of delivery or the baby's gender. This will be her first child. Read ...
Extended-Release Buprenorphine Viable, Safe During Pregnancy
(MedPage Today) -- Extended-release buprenorphine was an effective treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) and safe for ...
Experiencing heat during pregnancy results in fewer male babies: study
Beyond birth ratios, research has linked rising heat to severe maternal health complications, including hypertension and gestational diabetes; researchers emphasise ...
Parental Obesity Before Pregnancy Linked to Kids’ Chronic Liver Disease Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Children born to obese parents were more likely to develop a common chronic liver disease and to ...
Why do gallstones affect women more; pregnancy is also a risk factor, say experts
A community-based cross-section study of the prevalence of gallstone disease in India published in BMJ earlier this month highlights that ...
Screening Tool Tied to Reduced Racial Disparities in Urine Testing in Pregnancy
(MedPage Today) -- LAS VEGAS -- Implementing a substance use screening program for pregnant patients admitted for delivery was associated ...