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August 12, 2014
When a woman drinks heavily during pregnancy, the harmful effects on her child’s brain development appear to continue over time,…
August 6, 2014
The popularity of preparing homemade baby food and foregoing store bought products has been an emerging American trend, underscoring our…
Newborn holding mothers thumb.
August 1, 2014
A simple blood test could help prevent neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida, new research finds. The test…
Newborn holding mothers thumb.
July 31, 2014
Hispanic mothers are at especially high risk of having newborns with serious birth defects of the brain and spine called…
July 28, 2014
Returning to work after maternity leave is a time of change and stress for any working mother, but maintaining a…
July 6, 2014
What are some of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy? Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most,…
July 2, 2014
I hate to practice medicine by committee. But it seems that more and more often, medical advisory groups are coming…
June 25, 2014
It seems as if the evidence suggesting a link between environmental toxins and autism keeps growing stronger. The latest study,…
June 20, 2014
Though the use of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy has been a matter of concern for mothers-to-be, new research indicates…
June 16, 2014
As an OB-GYN, I get this question constantly. Especially from women who want to quit smoking during pregnancy, or who…