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Taking Antidepressants during Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Risk of Stillbirth or Infant Death

There have been many questions and concerns surrounding depression and SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) drugs during pregnancy. While researchers have found, through previous studies, that there is a higher risk for some conditions, there are still some unknowns when it comes to SSRI use during pregnancy. But for that matter, there are still some questions about how depression itself can affect the overall pregnancy outcome.

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More Women Choosing Single Embryo Transfer

In vitro fertilization is often a last resort for couples who want to conceive. While there are other ways to experience parenthood, such as surrogacy or adoption, no other options exist for experiencing pregnancy or birth. For this reason alone, couples may often be more desperate to try any measures possible to conceive

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Nicotine Products During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Colic

Colic, a condition that is characterized by an inconsolable cry that lasts at least three hours a day and occurs more than three days a week for at least three weeks. It generally starts within the first few weeks of life and it can continue throughout infancy. The condition is stressful for both babies and parents alike. But can it be prevented?

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Research Finds Risk Factors and Causes Leading to Stillbirth

Stillbirths and the trauma associated with it are hard to deal with for any woman, but new research suggests that there are certain ways that can lower risk of some factors that lead to stillbirths. Researchers also say that cause of deaths for many stillbirths can be found.

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Shock in Paris After Homeless Mother’s Baby Dies During Street Birth

I was both shocked and saddened to read a story about a woman who lost her child while giving birth on the streets of an affluent district of Paris.

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Listeria Outbreak – What is Listeria and How Can You Protect Yourself and Your Baby?

Listeria, a type of bacteria that can be found in and on certain foods, has recently caused 72 illnesses nationwide – 13 of those illnesses resulting in death. Health officials have deemed the recent listeria outbreak the deadliest food outbreak in more than a decade. The elderly, people with compromised immune systems and pregnant women have the highest risk of contracting the illness.

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Inexpensive Test During Pregnancy Could Prevent Thousands of Infant Deaths

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. And, while many doctors think that syphilis is no longer a risk, it is estimated by the World Health Organization that 12 million new cases occur each year – between 3 and 15% of those cases are in developing countries, like the United States.

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Could Your Sleeping Position Reduce The Risk of Stillbirth?

Most moms-to-be will tell you that finding a comfortable position to sleep in is a challenge as their body starts to change and grow. But now a small study performed by New Zealand researchers suggests that expectant moms shouldn’t sleep on their right side as it may have an increased risk of having a stillbirth.

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Study Finds Link Between High Fat Diet and Increased Stillbirth Risk

Eating a high fat diet is unhealthy for anyone. However, a recent study performed at the Oregon Health & Science University confirms that pregnant women should be extra careful about the fat content of their diets.