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New Study Says Preeclampsia May Be Caused by the Fetus, Not the Placenta

If you're pregnant or have had a baby, you've likely heard of preeclampsia, a harmful and sometimes deadly condition...

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Mothers Who Live in Greener Neighborhoods are More Likely to Have Better Birth Outcomes

New research out of Oregon State University (OSU) shows that moms who live in greener neighborhoods may have better...

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New Solar-Powered Mobile Technology Helps Prevent Prenatal Deaths in India

According to Quartz, millions of Indians have limited to zero access to hospitals or clinical laboratories. Clearly...

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Mom’s Pre-Pregnancy Diet Can Alter Baby’s DNA

Women waiting to get their healthy diet on track until they've seen that blue line on the pregnancy stick or until...

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New Test May Predict Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women

Photo by Shutterstock Preeclampsia, even in today's medically savvy world can be a killer. It's estimated that...

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More Trees Equal Healthier Babies and Kids

In Portland, Oregon trees flock city streets and neighborhoods like nowhere else, which may be a significant boon...

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Lady Sybil’s Shocking Death On Downton Abbey Prompts Discussion Of Preeclampsia & Eclampsia

Millions of Downton Abbey fans were shocked this past Sunday night when one of the show's most beloved characters,...

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New Study Links Prenatal Mercury Exposure To ADHD In Children

We’ve all heard the news that mercury is bad for our health and particularly for the health of pregnant women....