Women Pregnancy
Pregnant Women May Be at Higher Risk of Traumatic Injury and DeathPregnant women are twice as likely to be a victim of an assault-related trauma than an accident-related trauma like car accidents or falls, compared to women who are not pregnant.
- Rising Obesity in Pregnancy Raises Risk for Mother, Child
The unprecedented global increase in obesity among pregnant women is leading to rise in high-risk pregnancies that may affect both mother and child, a study has found.
- That Horrible Morning Sickness You're Having? It's Actually A Good Sign For The Baby
The first three months of pregnancy, a time that parenting magazines and Hallmark cards often portray as magnificent and carefree, can actually be a wretched experience for many women.
- Mother's Depression May Affect Kid's Brain Development
Depressive symptoms in women during and after pregnancy are linked to reduced thickness of the cortex -- the outer layer of the brain responsible for complex thought and behaviour -- in preschool-age kids, says a ...
- Health Scan: Study Supports Practicing Yoga in Late Pregnancy
Yoga is widely recommended as a good exercise for pregnant women: It keeps the body limber, tones muscles and can relieve stress.
- How I Kept Running While I Was Pregnant
Every woman - and every pregnancy - is different. You hear about women having to stop exercise entirely, but there are also people running marathons with giant bellies.
- Drinking Water From Plastic Bottles During Pregnancy May Harm Your Baby
According to a recent study, pregnant women drinking from plastic water bottles could be driving up their risk of having obese babies.
- One in Eight Women Infertile in Britain: Study
The findings showed that the prevalence of infertility was highest among women aged 35-44 years and among men aged 35-54.
