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Gestational Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:53:57 +1300

Impaired glucose tolerance is common in most pregnant women to some degree and results from the hormonal changes present during pregnancy or gestation. A pregnant woman’s blood glucose…

Zegerid and Pregnancy

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:40:22 +1300

Zegerid and Pregnancy:

Zegerid is labeled as a pregnancy category C drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Zegerid may be harmful to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before starting Zegerid if you are…

Top 10 Diuretics to Avoid

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:14:07 +1300

Top 10 Diuretics to Avoid:

pregnant women, children, and the elderly should not take certain types of diuretics. There is no authorized list of the top 10 diuretics to avoid. At this time there are few resources that…

Soda Intake Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:46:37 +1300

Soda Intake Linked to Gestational Diabetes:

Women who drink five or more sugar-sweetened cola beverages a week before they become pregnant may have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. The same association was not found…

Gestational Diabetes Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:40:36 +1300

Gestational Diabetes Linked to Metabolic Syndrome:

Women who have glucose intolerance or gestational diabetes have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome after childbirth. Metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of…

WA Branch Annual General Meeting

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:33:43 +1300

WA Branch Annual General Meeting:

Welcome to the Australian College of Midwives: Lets have a voice!

We as midwives need to make a difference, one easy way of doing this is by joining the Australian College of Midwives….

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine Miscarriage Stories

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:15:31 +1300

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine Miscarriage Stories:

While the CDC states that pregnant women should take the H1N1 vaccine, some women believe that the vaccine itself may have triggered a miscarriage. Experts say a high percentage of…

Uncontrolled Asthma During Pregnancy

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:45:16 +1300

Uncontrolled Asthma During Pregnancy:

Uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy results in increased risks to both mother and fetus. Premature labor, low birth weight, and pre-eclampsia are all potential risks of…

Changes in Asthma During Pregnancy

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:45:16 +1300

Changes in Asthma During Pregnancy:

It is not uncommon for women to experience changes in their asthma symptoms during pregnancy. Approximately one-third of pregnant women will experience a worsening of asthma symptoms,…

Allergy Shots During Pregnancy

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:48:01 +1300

Allergy Shots During Pregnancy:

Allergy shots can be continued during pregnancy. For women who have not taken allergy shots prior to pregnancy, it is not recommended to start them during the pregnancy.

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Pregnancy Protein May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:43:00 +1300

Pregnancy Protein May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk:

Researchers have concluded that hormones released during pregnancy are responsible for elevating the level of a particular protein in the body that is known to block the growth of …

Gestational Diabetes Financial Impact

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:58:33 +1300

Gestational Diabetes Financial Impact:

Gestational diabetes costs an estimated $3,305 per woman. In 2007 gestational diabetes increased national medical costs by $636 million in the United States. Costs are attributed to labor, …

Enlarged Heart in Infants

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:35:20 +1300

Enlarged Heart in Infants:

An enlarged heart is most common in an infant under one year old. An enlarged heart can be caused by many sources, however, complication of diabetes in pregnant mothers can cause enlarged…

Lead and Tobacco Exposure Raises ADHD Risk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:11:27 +1300

Lead and Tobacco Exposure Raises ADHD Risk:

Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke in the womb and exposed to lead after birth have a high risk of ADHD. Nearly 800,000 ADHD cases in children aged 8 to 15 could be reduced by…

Mouse Study Gives Down Syndrome Treatment Hope

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:36:25 +1300

Mouse Study Gives Down Syndrome Treatment Hope:

A recent study using mice has found promise that a new drug could reverse learning problems associated with Down syndrome.

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Prenatal Factors that Contribute to the Development of ADHD

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:55:25 +1300

Prenatal Factors that Contribute to the Development of ADHD:

Prenatal factors that may contribute to the development of ADHD include smoking, exposure to environmental poisons, drug use, and alcohol use.

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Pregnancy Safe for Women With Multiple Sclerosis

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:42 +1300

Pregnancy Safe for Women With Multiple Sclerosis:

Stanford University researchers have found that pregnant women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are only at a slightly higher risk for abnormal fetal growth and c-section delivery than…

Fetal Alcohol Effects

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:52:51 +1300

Fetal Alcohol Effects:

Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) may be diagnosed in a child who was exposed to alcohol before birth and has some signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), yet does not meet all of the necessary…

Frequent Urination and Nausea

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:56:20 +1300

Frequent Urination and Nausea:

Frequent urination and nausea may be symptoms of conditions such as a kidney disorder, pregnancy, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and more.

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Asthma Triggers During Pregnancy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:35 +1300

Asthma Triggers During Pregnancy:

During pregnancy, asthma triggers can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. Triggers can include allergens, exercise, and infections.

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