Pregnancy Health News

Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy
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Hospitals Enact Policies to Curb Early Childbirth
Goal is to reduce elective C-sections, inductions before 39 weeks, study says

Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement
A caregiver dedicated solely to the baby should be present, organization advises

Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say

More Infants Surviving With Serious Heart Defects, Study Finds
But death risk still too high, researchers say

U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again: Report
After years of no change, overall rate declined 12 percent from 2005 to 2011

Babies Born Even Slightly Early May Lag Behind: Study
Women urged to rethink early elective C-sections, inductions unless medically needed

Hospitals Work to Reduce Unnecessary Early Births
Full-term deliveries give infants best chance to develop and thrive, experts say

Repeat Births by Teen Girls Still Too High: CDC
20 percent are repeat births and these babies face health risks, agency says

Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
Factors include age, disease history and weight

Teen Moms More Likely to Have Been Neglected, Abused
Study found childbirth rate 5 times higher than national average

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