NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Picking the time of day to give birth may not be a choice very many women can make, but it could influence her chances of a smooth delivery, new research shows. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
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US birth rate fell in 2008, report finds
April 7th, 2010 
admin WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. birth rate fell 2 percent in 2008, to about 4.2 million births, the National Center for Health Statistics reported on Tuesday. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
US birth rate fell in 2008, report finds
April 7th, 2010 admin WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. birth rate fell 2 percent in 2008, to about 4.2 million births, the National Center for Health Statistics reported on Tuesday. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Infertility treatments may raise preterm birth risk
March 18th, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Couples who conceive through certain types of infertility treatment may have a higher-than-normal likelihood of having a premature baby, a new study suggests. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Birth control pill poses no added health risk
March 12th, 2010 admin LONDON (Reuters) – One of the world’s largest studies of the contraceptive pill has found that women who have taken it can expect longer lives and are less likely to die from any cause, including cancer and heart disease. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Vaginal birth after cesarean underused: panel
March 10th, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – If you’re pregnant and have had a cesarean section before, chances are you’ll have one again. In at least one-third of US hospitals, a repeat cesarean is the only option, and nine in 10 women end up getting one — a fact that had experts worried at a national conference [...]
Low birth weight may affect adult lung health
March 9th, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Middle-aged adults who were born at a relatively low weight may have more breathing difficulties than those who were bigger newborns, a new study suggests. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
