Pregnancy in the News

Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk

06/18/2013 - Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive

Could 'Moderate' Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?

06/18/2013 - British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings

Did Men's Yen for Younger Women Cause Menopause?

06/13/2013 - Study found bias may have sidelined older women sexually, prompted changes that led to infertility

Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing

06/12/2013 - Avoid excessively high doses, thyroid experts warn

Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Fetal Movement: Study

06/12/2013 - Findings underscore need to protect developing brain, researcher says

Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer: Study

06/12/2013 - Biologic drug Enbrel wasn't better for patients who didn't respond to methotrexate alone

Hurricane Readiness Tips for Pregnant Women

06/10/2013 - Planning ahead can reduce some of the stress in storm situations, New Orleans expert says

Health Tip: Stay Healthier Throughout Pregnancy

06/06/2013 - Visit your doctor regularly

Recession Forced Cutbacks in Care for Special Needs Kids: Study

06/05/2013 - Some families curtailed dental visits, medicines for children with chronic health problems

Listeria Food Poisoning Hits Elderly, Moms-to-Be Hardest: CDC

06/04/2013 - Most recent cases linked to soft cheeses, produce

Thyroid Disorders Tied to Complications in Pregnancy

05/29/2013 - Up to 4 percent of pregnancies involve mothers with thyroid conditions, study authors say

Women's Weight-Loss Surgery May Benefit Later Offspring

05/28/2013 - Study links procedure to genetic activity in children

Task Force: Screen for Gestational Diabetes After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy

05/28/2013 - Practice would provide a substantial benefit with few risks, experts say

Bowel Issues Affect 3 Out of 4 Pregnant Women

05/24/2013 - These problems don't significantly affect quality of life, study says

Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development

05/23/2013 - Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

Health Tip: Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy

05/10/2013 - Be sure to eat right

Health Tip: Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy

05/10/2013 - Be sure to eat right

Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says

05/09/2013 - Substance-abuse programs may improve young women's education, income prospects

Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children

05/08/2013 - But the risk is small and the connection hasn't been proven, researchers say

Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds

05/08/2013 - IVF infertility treatments may have better outcomes with 1 'screened' embryo versus 2 'unscreened' embryos

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If you are pregnant or have a heavy menstrual period, you may need an iron supplement. A 2007 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women moderately deficient in iron had difficulties with memory and learning, but that an iron supplement resolved the problems. Pregnancy and heavy periods are two causes of iron deficiency.