Treatment For Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
Scientists have found that genetic errors increase the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy. This is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in 10% of all pregnancies. This research prov…
Light Therapy in Pregnancy
Light therapy may improve depression during pregnancy, according to a new study in Switzerland. The findings are promising for doctors who have been hesitant to treat pregnant women with antidepressan…
Controversial Drug For Pregnancy Complications
The drug misoprostol, which is sold under the name Cytotec in the US, may offer an easy and cost-effective solution to reduce deaths in developing countries from pregnancy complications. The drug is c…
Pregnancy Complications for Older Mothers
A study of older new mothers in Israel found that 8 out of 10 experienced complications during their pregnancy, and almost half of their babies were smaller than average. New mothers over the age of 4…
Pregnancy Diet Responsible for Childhood Obesity
New research at the University of Southampton states that a mother's pregnancy diet is responsible for altering the DNA of her child through a process called epigenetic change. This can result in …