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Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say
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Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%

MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy
Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women

Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems
Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds

U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement

Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die

Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids
But supplements are still recommended in the first trimester, researchers say

Fetus Learns Intonations of Mother's Tongue
French, German newborns show crying patterns that mimic parents' language, study finds

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say

Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed
Symptoms of seasonal flu could be severe in this group of women, study finds

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters

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