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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 […]