Posted on April 28th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Not only are c-sections risky at the time of delivery, they could have repercussions decades later. A new Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open found that women who were born via c-section have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in adulthood.
Posted on April 27th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Many women who have given birth by Cesarean section are delighted to discover that they might qualify for a vaginal birth with their next child. The desire to have this kind of birth is not the only requirement though. Is a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) medically right for you? And, most of all, does […]
Posted on March 20th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Global warming is having an impact on just about everything, whether you want to admit it or not. And now, new research suggests that extreme heat may trigger contractions and premature birth. Premature birth is a risk by itself and comes along with many possible birth injuries.
Posted on March 16th, 2020 by Elizabeth
There is not much research about cannabis, THC, and CBD in pregnancy, though use of these substances in pregnancy has always come with recommendations for an overabundance of caution. Now, a new study from researchers at Western University and Queen’s University in Canada has found that regular exposure to THC during pregnancy has a significant […]
Posted on March 12th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Expectant mothers worry about a lot of things, especially what they put in their bodies. If a doctor prescribes a medication, however, women feel safe to assume their doctor has carefully assessed the risks of the drug and consider taking it to be safer and better than not having the medication at all. Unfortunately, this […]
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