Articles tagged with "Pregnancy"

Gene may influence Premature birth, finds study

New evidence that genetics play a significant role in some premature births may help explain why a woman can do everything right and still give birth too soon. Research presented today at the 30th Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) meeting ? The Pregnancy Meeting ? showed that the genes of both the mother and [...]

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Psychiatric Medication linked to Premature Child Delivery

The chances of premature child delivery is more among pregnant women with a history of depression and use of psychiatric medication, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Washington, University of Michigan and Michigan State University found that a combination of medication use and depression, either before or during pregnancy, was strongly linked [...]

Written by Assam News · Category: Health and Fitness, Women

Smoking during Pregnancy increases risk of Psychotic Symptoms

We all know that smoking during pregnancy is harmful. Now, a new research published in the October issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry proves that there is a link between maternal tobacco use and psychotic symptoms. According to the study, mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic [...]

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