Virtual reality may help relieve pain during childbirth
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – Immersion in virtual reality may relieve some of the pain of contractions before childbirth, a small study suggests. FILE PHOTO: A…
Pregnancy and Newborn
Childbirth classes may help first-time mothers have normal deliveries
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – First-time mothers who take childbirth classes are more likely to have normal deliveries without interventions, a small study suggests. The study…
Women rarely regret decision to get abortion
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – Five years after an abortion, most women still say it was the right decision even if they struggled with their choice…
In New York City, women of color have more childbirth complications
[ad_1] Black and Latina mothers in New York City are more likely than white women to experience severe delivery complications even when they have the…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to childhood blood sugar
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – Kids who are exposed to air pollution in the womb may have higher blood sugar levels during childhood than kids without…
Low levels of environmental pollutants may slow fetal growth
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – Pollutants that persist for decades in the environment may affect fetal growth, a U.S. study suggests. FILE PHOTO: The skyline is…
Pregnant women can reduce their blood clot risk on flights
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – Pregnant air travelers face a higher risk of blood clots, but they can reduce their risks by walking airplane aisles, drinking…
U.S. state laws contributing to rises in pregnancy-related deaths
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – State laws restricting access to family planning and abortion are contributing to rising rates of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States,…
Even late-term preemies can have breathing problems in car seats
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – When placed in car seats, babies who are only a week or two premature can have breathing problems similar to those…
More evidence many pregnant women don’t eat well
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – Many women who are pregnant or trying to conceive have poor diets that could increase their risk for pregnancy complications, a…
Human exposure to BPA may be greater than previously thought
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – Humans may be exposed to higher than expected levels of bispehnol A (BPA), a toxic chemical thought to interfere with hormones…
Children conceived from frozen embryos at increased risk for certain cancers
[ad_1] (This October 10 story is refiled to correct spelling to Copperman, from Cooperman, in paragraphs 10-12) By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – When frozen…