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• 1 in 4 Parents Worries Their Young Child Isn't Reaching Milestones: Poll
• 1 in 5 U.S. Mothers Say They've Been Mistreated During Maternity Care
• 1 in 5 Women Who've Had a Child Via IVF Will Later Conceive Naturally
• A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery?
• A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study
• A Little Coffee May Be Healthy in Pregnancy
• A New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?
• A Woman's Weight Might Affect Her Odds for Miscarriage
• About 1 in 35 U.S. Pregnancies Exposed to Opioids
• Adding Juice to Baby's Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity
• Air Pollutants, Metals Are Reaching The Placenta, Study Finds
• Air Pollution Linked to 6 Million Premature Births in 1 Year
• Alcohol Still a Threat in Too Many American Pregnancies: Study
• American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll
• An Expert's Guide to Safe Sleeping for Your Baby
• Another Study Shows COVID's Danger to Pregnant Women
• Antibiotics in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Asthma in Kids
• Anxiety During Pregnancy Could Mean Earlier Delivery
• Are Stillbirths More Common in Women Infected With COVID?
• As Classes Resume, Some Health Tips From the CDC
• As Lockdowns Keep Pregnant Women From Exercise, Depression Rates Rise: Study
• Babies in Danger From Ingesting Opioids Laced With Animal Tranquilizer
• Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play
• Babies Produce Strong Immune Response to Ward Off COVID-19: Study
• Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart Recalled for  Elevated Levels of Arsenic
• 'Baby-Proofing' Your House: A New Parent's Guide
• Baby's Immune System Is Tougher Than You Think
• Battling Mom-to-Be's Preexisting High Blood Pressure Brings No Harm to Baby
• Being Born Through Fertility Treatments Won't Affect Your Own Pregnancies, Study Finds
• Biden Signs Law Banning Sleep Products Tied to Infant Deaths
• Big Road Trip This Weekend? Keep Baby Safe
• 'Birthing Girdle' Shows Traces of Medieval Women in Labor
• Black Women at Higher Heart Risk During Pregnancy
• Blood Test Might Warn of Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding by Moms Who've Had COVID May Help Protect Newborn
• Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk
• Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive
• Breastfeeding OK After Mom Has Anesthesia, Experts Say
• Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth Is Rare, But Some Women Face Higher Risks
• Cases of Potentially Deadly Parechovirus in Infants Are Surging
• CDC Pushes Hard on Vaccination for Pregnant Women in New Advisory
• Certain Health Conditions Up Risks for Severe COVID-19
• Change to Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Helped Women
• Chemicals Found in Cosmetics, Plastics Linked to Preterm Delivery
• Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy
• Child Car Seat Safety Tip: Skip Puffy Winter Coats
• City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
• Climate Change, Smog Could Mean More Preemie Babies: Study
• Clotting Tied to COVID-19 May Harm the Placenta
• Coffee Won't Raise Preemie Birth Risk, But Smoking Certainly Will: Study
• Common Complication of Pregnancy Tied to Higher Stroke Risk Later
• Common Household Chemicals Tied to Preemie Births
• Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
• Cost of Having Baby Puts Many U.S. Families at 'Financial Risk'
• Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?
• Could an App Help Kids With Severe Ear Condition Avoid Surgery?
• Could Antibiotics Make Breast Milk Less Healthy for Babies?
• Could Mom's Thyroid Levels Influence ADHD in Kids?
• Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns
• Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?
• COVID Can Complicate Pregnancy, Especially If Mom Is Obese
• COVID Doesn't Pass From Mom to Fetus During Pregnancy: Study
• COVID Fuels Depression Among Pregnant Women, New Moms
• COVID in Late Pregnancy Ups Odds for Preterm Birth
• COVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe
• COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study
• COVID in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for 'Preemie' Delivery
• COVID in Pregnancy Won't Affect Obstetric Outcomes: Study
• COVID Shot Earlier in Pregnancy Better for Baby: Study
• COVID Shot in Pregnancy Helps Baby, Even If Mom's Been Infected: Study
• COVID Spreads Quickly in Crowded Homes, Poor Neighborhoods
• COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Means Healthier Births, Babies: Studies
• COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Won't Raise Odds for Preemie Birth
• COVID Vaccine Safe, Recommended for Pregnant Women, CDC Says
• COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Here's What's Known So Far
• COVID-19 Rates May Be Lower Than Thought for Pregnant Women
• COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth
• Crohn's, Colitis Tied to Higher-Risk Pregnancies
• Dads Can Play Big Role in Baby's Nutrition, Safe Sleep
• Dads' Health Linked to Odds of Pregnancy Loss in Moms-to-Be
• Dad's Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
• Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise
• Deaths Linked to High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women Are Soaring
• Declutter That Crib: 'Bare Is Best' for Baby's Safe Sleep
• Delta Variant Ups Risk of Stillbirth, Death During Pregnancy, Reports Show
• Depression Around Pregnancy Could Raise Women's Heart Risks
• Depression During Pregnancy Raises Risk of Mood Disorder in Kids
• Depression, Anxiety Could Raise a Pregnant Woman's Odds for C-Section
• Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Raise Lifelong Heart Risks for Children
• Diabetes While Pregnant Ups Odds for Heart Disease Later
• Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women
• Dirty Air in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Obesity Risk
• Doctors Answer Your Questions About RSV
• Drowning Deaths for U.S. Kids Have Fallen 38% Since 1999
• Drownings in Home Pools, Hot Tubs Kill Hundreds of Kids Each Year
• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriage May Raise Lifetime Cancer Risk in Offspring
• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriages May Be Upping Cancer Rates Decades Later
• During Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert
• Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs
• Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study
• Even Minor Traffic Accidents Can Raise a Woman's Odds for Birth Complications
• Even Rich Americans Don't Get World-Class Health Care: Study
• Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns
• Exposure to Zika Virus in Womb Might Alter Kids' Development
• Family History of Mental Illness Ups Odds for Postpartum Depression
• FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women to Help Shield Newborns
• FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice
• FDA Panel Votes for Removal of Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births
• FDA Withdraws Approval of Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births
• FDA, Company Square Off in Hearing Over Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births
• Febrile Seizures: How to Protect Your Child
• Feds Warn of 14 Infant Deaths in Rockers From Fisher-Price, Kids2
• Feds Warn Parents: Don't Use La-La-Me Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk
• Fertility Treatments Might Affect Kids' Growth, But Not for Long
• Fetal Exposure to Ultra-Fine Air Pollution Could Raise Asthma Risks
• Few Kids Get Dental Fluoride Treatments, Though Insurance Will Pay
• First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb
• For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDC
• For Many Pregnant Women, COVID-19 Has Prolonged Effect
• For Pregnant Women and Their Newborns, COVID Vaccine Offers Better Protection Than Prior Infection
• For Women Who've Miscarried, Aspirin Before, During Pregnancy Could Improve Outcomes
• 'Forever Chemicals' Might Raise Risk of Pregnancy Complication
• Freezing Eggs Doesn't Make Future Pregnancy a Done Deal
• Frozen Eggs Help Breast Cancer Survivors Conceive
• Gallbladder Surgery During Pregnancy May Be Safer Than Waiting
• Getting COVID Shot During Pregnancy Helps Protect Newborns, CDC Study Finds
• Giving Birth During the Pandemic? Facts You Need to Know
• Global Warming Could Bring More Stillbirths, Study Warns
• Global Warming Could Make Pregnancies More Dangerous
• Going Cordless With Window Blinds Could Save Your Child's Life
• Healthy Eating Lowers Pregnancy Complication Risk
• Heart Conditions Could Raise Risk of Torn Aorta During Pregnancy
• Heart Disease Remains No. 1 Killer, But COVID Will Have Big Impact
• Hepatitis C Rates Soar Among Pregnant Women
• High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Women's Hearts Long Term
• High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Is Linked to Shorter Life Spans for Women
• High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Thinking Problems Later
• High Blood Pressure May Affect More Pregnant Women Than Thought: Study
• High Curiosity in Infancy Carries Through to Toddler Years
• Higher Maternal Death Rates Among Black Women Tied to Racism, Sexism, UN Says
• Hormonal Treatment in Pregnancy Won't Lower Odds for Preterm Birth
• How to Help Your Toddler Stop Biting Their Nails
• How to Potty Train a Toddler
• HPV Infection Tied to Higher Odds of Premature Delivery
• Hypertension in Pregnancy Is Getting More Common for Gen Z Women
• If Mom-to-Be Lives Near Airport, Odds for Preemie Birth Rise
• In Rare Cases, COVID-19 in Pregnancy Could Harm the Fetal Brain
• Induced Deliveries Could Help Prevent a Major Complication of Pregnancy
• Infant Deaths Spark Baby Loungers Recall
• In-Person Pregnancy Checks Won't Raise COVID Risk
• Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study
• Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
• Is That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents Unsure, Survey Finds
• Is the Pandemic Affecting Newborns' Brains?
• IVF Success: Season Eggs Are Collected Could Make a Difference
• Job Loss Within Couples Ups Odds for Miscarriage, Stillbirth
• Keeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks
• Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study
• Kids' ER Visits for Swallowed Magnets Soared After U.S. Lifted Sales Ban
• Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant May Be at Higher Risk for Developmental Delays
• Leading U.S. Ob-Gyn Groups Urge COVID Vaccines for All Pregnant Women
• Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse
• Less Than Two-Thirds of High-Risk Women Get Heart Screening After Having a Baby
• Living Near Oil, Gas Wells Tied to Low Birth Weight Infants
• Loneliness a Key Factor in Postpartum Depression
• Lost Pregnancies, Diabetes May Be Linked
• Low Risk of Mom Passing COVID to Newborn
• Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain
• Many Babies Acquire Oral HPV, Probably From Mom
• Many Breast Cancer Survivors Have Healthy Babies: Study
• Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy
• Maternity Care 'Deserts' Common Throughout America, Report Finds
• Mediterranean Diet May Cut Preeclampsia Risk During Pregnancy
• Meds Like Valium, Xanax Linked to Higher Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy
• Microplastics Are Seeping Out of Baby's Bottle, Study Shows
• Migraines Tied to Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy
• Mom and Baby's Tale of Survival After Severe COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
• Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later
• Mom's Exercise in Pregnancy May Help Baby's Lungs
• Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development
• Mom's Heart Health While Pregnant Could Influence Her Child's Health for Years
• Moms' Obesity May Affect Fetal Brain Development
• Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Weight Could Affect Odds for Child's Asthma, Allergies
• Mom-to-Be's Flu Shot Doesn't Raise Autism Risk
• Mom-to-Be's Gum Disease Could Raise Odds for Premature Birth
• Mom-to-Be's 'Leaky' Heart Valves May Pose More Danger Than Thought
• More Childbearing Women Having Suicidal Thoughts: Study
• More Evidence COVID Raises Odds for Pregnancy Complications
• More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm
• 'Morning Sickness' Doesn't Stick to the A.M., Study Confirms
• Most Newborns of COVID-19-Infected Moms Fare Well
• Most Pregnant Women With COVID Are Asymptomatic
• MS Doesn't Put Women at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
• Narcolepsy Drug Doesn't Raise Odds for Birth Defects: Study
• New Biden Plan Would Help Pregnant Women Fight Opioid Addiction
• New Clues to Recent Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids
• Newborn May Have Contracted Coronavirus in the Womb: Report
• Newborns of Moms With COVID-19 Face Little Infection Risk: Study
• Newborns With COVID-19 May Suffer Only Mild Symptoms, Study Says
• Newborns Won't Get COVID Through Infected Mom's Breast Milk: Study
• No Evidence Breastfeeding Can Transmit Coronavirus
• No Health Issues for Babies Born to Women Who Had COVID in Pregnancy
• No Sign COVID Raises Odds for Preterm Delivery, Stillbirths
• No Sign Mild COVID in Pregnancy Can Harm Infant Brain
• No Sign That ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Can Raise Odds for ADHD, Autism in Kids
• No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development
• No Sign That COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Raises Birth Defect Risk
• Pandemic Has Many Women Holding Back on Motherhood, NYC Study Finds
• Pandemic Has Pregnant Women 'Really Stressed,' Survey Shows
• Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism
• Parents Often Ignore Safe Sleep Advice After Baby Wakes at Night
• Parent's Words Key to Young Kids' Fears Around Vaccination
• Paxlovid OK for Use in Pregnant Women Infected With COVID
• Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Tweaked COVID Booster as Third Shot for Kids Under 5
• Placenta's Hidden Mysteries Revealed in MRI Study
• Postpartum Depression Can Do Long-Term Harm to Women's Finances
• Pot Use by Pregnant Women Rose During Pandemic: Study
• Pot Use in Pregnancy Could Mean Sleepless Kids
• Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus
• Pot Use While Pregnant Tied to Higher Odds for Autism in Kids
• Preeclampsia Could Slow Fetal Development, Study Finds
• Preemie Babies End Up Hospitalized More as Kids
• Pregnancy Can Be Anxious Time for Women With Epilepsy
• Pregnancy Complications Could Mean Lifelong Heart Risks for Women
• Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women
• Pregnancy Complications Raise Future Odds of Preterm Birth: Study
• Pregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus
• Pregnancy Often More Stressful for Women With Autism
• Pregnancy Raises the Risk for Kidney Stones
• Pregnancy Undermines Body Image in Half of Women
• Pregnancy Within 1 Year of Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks
• Pregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects
• Pregnant Women Face Exposures to Dangerous Chemicals Daily
• Pregnant Women Face Higher Odds of Coronavirus Infection
• Pregnant Women Need to Guard Against Coronavirus
• Pregnant Women Need to Guard Against Coronavirus
• Pregnant Women Need to Take Care in Sweltering Summer Heat
• Pregnant Women Pass on COVID Vaccine Protection to Newborns
• Pregnant Women Show No Worse Symptoms After COVID Vaccines
• Pregnant Women With COVID-19 at High Risk for Complications
• Prescription Opioids, Antibiotics in Pregnancy Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk: Studies
• Prescriptions for U.S. Kids Declined During Pandemic
• Progress Against Stillbirths Has Stalled in U.S.
• Protect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat
• Rate of Pregnant U.S. Women Who Have Diabetes Keeps Rising
• Rate of Preterm Births Is Higher for Black Americans
• Reassuring News for Women Taking Epilepsy Meds While Pregnant
• Recalled Newborn Loungers Tied to 2 More Infant Deaths
• Risk of Newly Developed High Blood Pressure Rises After Pregnancy
• RSV Is Common, Dangerous Infection: What Parents Need to Know
• RSV Respiratory Illnesses Rising for Babies, Experts Warn
• RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Help Shield Newborns Receives Full U.S. Approval
• Schools, Day Care Not a Big Factor in Kids Getting COVID: Study
• Second Report on Toxins in Baby Foods Finds Continuing Problems
• Severe Illness in a Child Takes Big Toll on Parents, Siblings: Study
• Severe Morning Sickness Linked to Depression Before and After Birth
• Sex of Fetus May Matter When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
• She Used Pills to Medically Abort -- But Had a Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancy
• Skin-to-Skin Contact Could Boost Survival of Very Premature Babies
• Skipping COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Brings Big Risks to Mothers, Babies
• Slings, Other 'Baby-Wearing' Products Leave Infants at Injury Risk: Study
• Small Risk of Autism Seen in Babies Born Preterm and Post-Term
• Smoking in Pregnancy Greatly Raises Odds for SIDS in Newborns
• Smoking in Pregnancy Has Declined by a Third Since 2016
• Spanish Spoken at Home? It Won't Slow Youngsters Learning English: Study
• Spotting Heart Defects While Baby Still in Womb Is Crucial, Study Shows
• States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths
• Steroids That Can Save Preemie Babies May Have Health Downsides
• Stillbirths, Other Pregnancy Complications Up During Pandemic
• Stray Cats Shed Toxoplasmosis Parasites in Cities, Especially in Warm Weather
• Stress + Air Pollution a Bad Combo in Pregnancy: Study
• Stronger Hearts, Better Outcomes in Pregnancy: Study
• Study Zeroes in on How Zika Virus Is Passed From Mom to Fetus
• Substance Abuse Greatly Raises Odds of Heart Attack, Stroke During Pregnancy
• Survival Improves for Babies of America's Youngest Moms
• Symptomatic COVID Could Bring on Emergency Delivery in Pregnant Women
• Taking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby's Odds for Croup
• Texas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby: Study
• THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study
• Toddlers' Attention to 'Motherese' Could Give Clues to Autism
• Toddlers Nap a Lot - and Then They Don't. New Research Uncovers Why
• Too Much Pot During Pregnancy May Endanger Baby's Health
• Tori Bowie's Death Highlights Race Gap in Maternal Death Rates
• Toxic Metals Might Affect Pregnancy, Study Finds
• TV, Furniture on Your Holiday Gift List? Add in an 'Anti-Tip-Over' Kit
• Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll
• U.S. Home Births Reach Highest Level in Three Decades
• U.S. Leads Wealthy Nations in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
• U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades
• U.S. Moms-to-Be Are Much Less Healthy Now
• U.S. Pregnancy Deaths Drop Following Spike During Pandemic
• U.S. Premature Births Hit Highs Not Seen in 15 Years
• U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years
• U.S. Study Finds COVID-19 Seldom Severe in Kids
• U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Another Historic Low
• Umbilical Cords Could Be Lifesavers for Fragile Newborns
• Updated Infant Sleep Guidelines: No Inclined Products, Bed-Sharing
• Use of Frozen Embryos Tied to Higher Odds for Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy
• Vaccine Taken During Pregnancy Might Shield Baby Against RSV
• Vaginal Bacteria Could Help Predict Risk of Premature Birth: Study
• Web Searches for 'Self-Managed Abortion' Rose After Dobbs Decision
• Were You a Big Baby at Birth? Your Infant May Be Also, Study Finds
• When COVID-19 Strikes in Pregnancy, C-Section Tied to Worse Outcomes
• When Diabetes Strikes in Pregnancy, Do Women Eat Healthier?
• White Women Tend to Get Better Pain Management After Childbirth
• Why Are More U.S. Babies Being Born With Syphilis?
• Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
• Why COVID Infection Raises Risks in Pregnancy
• Why High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Bodes Ill for Future Health
• Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
• With Safety Steps, Moms Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Newborns: Study
• Women Exposed to Racism at Higher Odds for Premature Delivery
• Women With Migraines Face Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy
• Women With Type 1 Diabetes May Have Fewer Childbearing Years: Study
• Young Americans Still Want Same Number of Kids, Just Not Right Now
• Young Kids Eating Too Few Greens, Drinking Too Much Soda
• Young Women at Higher Risk for Stroke Than Male Peers: Study
• Youngest Kids in Class More Likely to Get Prescribed ADHD Meds
• Zika May Have Damaged More Infants' Brains Than Expected