New Study Sheds Light On The Link Between Antidepressants And Birth Defects
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that pregnant women who take certain drugs that are part of a class of antidepressants known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are at slightly increased risk for having a baby with birth defects. While this sounds frightening, the absolute risk for birth defects is still very low, cautioned study authors. For instance, women who took Paxil (paroxetine) would increase their risk for giving birth to a baby with anencephaly (a serious and often fatal brain and skull defect) from two per 10,000 to seven per 10,000. For a certain heart ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - July 10, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reports that 1 pregnant woman in 3 in UK binge drink unconfirmed
Conclusion
This study provides information on reported alcohol consumption among pregnant women in four different countries. The study’s strengths are the relatively large number of women assessed overall (over 17,000) and that at least some of the data was collected prospectively.
The studies collected data on alcohol consumption in different ways – for example, in face-to-face interviews or by post – and interviews were carried out by either midwives or researchers. They also used different questions about alcohol consumption. This may mean that results are not directly comparable across the studies. The resea...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Women with history of stillbirth at 'high risk of another'
Conclusion
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 cohort studies and three case-control studies showed that women who had had a previous stillbirth were more than four times more likely to have another, compared to women without a previous stillbirth. The research team wanted to look at the combined risk associated with unexplained stillbirths, but were unable to do so due to lack of suitable evidence.
The review and associated BMJ editorial say that current guidance from the UK’s Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that women with a previous stillbirth are managed as high risk during a su...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Moderate exercise helps prevent gestational diabetes, reduce weight gain during pregnancy
Women who exercise during pregnancy are less likely to have gestational diabetes, and the exercise also helps to reduce maternal weight gain, finds a study. Gestational diabetes is one of the most frequent complications of pregnancy. It is associated with an increased risk of serious disorders such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, preterm birth, and with induced or caesarean birth. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 4, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Pregnancy paracetamol warning
Doctors urge women to use lowest effective dose for shortest possible timeRelated items from OnMedicaLow-dose aspirin and calcium supplementation can prevent pre-eclampsia, researchers sayAntibiotics during pregnancy increases risk of childhood obesityAsthma unlikely to be linked to paracetamolLong-term risk of paracetamol is underestimatedParacetamol 'does not help back pain or arthritis' (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 21, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Migraines, hormones, pre-eclampsia, lifespan all feature in increased strokes for women
Each year, around 55,000 more women than men will have a stroke. Longer lifespans, pregnancies and hormones all contribute to the disparity, as do illnesses that tend to strike women more frequently. Crunch the numbers and the math adds up to more strokes for women, making it important for women monitor their risk. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 7, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
New test for pre-eclampsia that can kill mothers and their babies
Heidi Livesey was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia - a defect with the placenta causing blood pressure to soar - during her first pregnancy. Her daughter Ebony weighed just 1lb 1oz when born. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pre-Eclampsia Therapeutics Pipeline Market H2 2014 Review Report...
RnRMarketResearch.com adds “Pre-Eclampsia – Pipeline Review, H2 2014” report to its store. The report provides an overview of the pre-eclampsia’s therapeutic pipeline.(PRWeb February 20, 2015)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/pre-eclampsia-pipeline/review-h2-2014-market/prweb12532122.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 20, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New evidence on risks of advanced maternal age
Many of the risk factors associated with pregnancy are more harmful when the expectant mother is over 35. According to an extensive, register-based study, the risks associated with overweight, smoking, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia are higher in advanced maternal age than in younger expectant mothers. dvanced maternal age refers to women giving birth at the age of over 35. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 11, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
New evidence on risks of advanced maternal age
(University of Eastern Finland) Many of the risk factors associated with pregnancy are more harmful when the expectant mother is over 35. According to an extensive, register-based study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, the risks associated with overweight, smoking, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia are higher in advanced maternal age than in younger expectant mothers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Pregnancy: Hypertensive Emergency Recommendations UpdatedPregnancy: Hypertensive Emergency Recommendations Updated
Oral nifedipine has been added as a first-line treatment option for preeclampsia, eclampsia. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Co-morbidities prove large risk factor for maternal deaths
Extra care needed for women with pre-existing conditionsRelated items from OnMedicaLow-dose aspirin and calcium supplementation can prevent pre-eclampsia, researchers sayUK maternal death rate is fallingHome births safe and cost-effective for low-risk womenExpectant mums need better mental health careDeprived women 60% less likely to have any antenatal care (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 12, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
UK maternal death rate is falling
Better care and flu jabs could cut more deathsRelated items from OnMedicaHealth visitors to get extra help to spot signs of postnatal depressionLow-dose aspirin and calcium supplementation can prevent pre-eclampsia, researchers sayAction needed to tackle maternal deaths from indirect causesMaternal death rate falls slightly Colleges urge GPs to take on maternity care (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 9, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Pre-eclampsia may be caused by the fetus, not the placenta, says expert
Pre-eclampsia, the potentially deadly condition that affects pregnant women, may be caused by problems meeting the oxygen demands of the growing fetus, according to experts. The researchers believe that pregnancy is uneventful in women who are able to maintain a sustained, balanced oxygen supply to meet the changing metabolic demands of the fetus. It is when a woman has a reduced capacity to provide oxygen to the fetus that it can become deadly to the mother and baby. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Pre-eclampsia may be caused by the fetus, not the placenta, says Anaesthesia editorial
(AAGBI) Pre-eclampsia, the potentially deadly condition that affects pregnant women, may be caused by problems meeting the oxygen demands of the growing fetus, according to an editorial in the November issue of Anaesthesia, the journal of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
