'Morning sickness' linked to healthier babies

Conclusion This systematic review has found that nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is associated with favourable pregnancy outcomes. All 10 observational studies included in the review reported a protective effect of NVP. NVP was associated with a reduced risk of miscarriages, congenital malformations and prematurity, and better developmental outcomes. Beneficial associations were seen, even if women took medication to control their symptoms. The results of this study may help to reassure women with nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that this may be a good sign – at least for some measures of a healthy, ongoing pregnancy. Overall, however, due to the small number of observational studies included, the small number of outcomes examined and the uncertain nature of the relationship and possibility of confounding, the review does not prove that NVP will always indicate a healthy pregnancy. Importantly, it does not prove the opposite – that a pregnancy without nausea and vomiting means a poorer outcome. Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the Headlines on Twitter. Join the Healthy Evidence forum. Links To The Headlines Morning sickness isn't ALL bad news: Women battling the condition may have 'healthier, more intelligent babies'. Daily Mail, July 30 2014 Morning sickness may mean healthier, intelligent baby. The Daily Telegraph, July 29 2014 Links To Science Koren G, Madjunkova S, Maltepe C. The protective effects of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy ...
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