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What to know about diarrhea during pregnancy

What to know about diarrhea during pregnancy

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause digestive issues, such as diarrhea, constipation, and gas. However, diarrhea during pregnancy can also result from a bowel infection or underlying bowel disorder. Doctors consider diarrhea to be three or more loose, watery bowel movements in a day. Persistent diarrhea can lead to dehydration and malnutrition. During pregnancy, this […]

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Herbals in Pregnancy May Endanger Mom, Baby

Herbals in Pregnancy May Endanger Mom, Baby

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding “natural” supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests. The review of 74 published studies found that a handful linked certain herbal products to increased risks of pregnancy complications — including preterm birth and cesarean delivery. […]

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More Evidence HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Cancer Rate

More Evidence HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Cancer Rate

Latest Sexual Health News MONDAY, April 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Scotland is already seeing a payoff for vaccinating adolescent girls for human papillomavirus (HPV). Since the vaccine became routine about a decade ago, cervical cancer cases in young Scottish women have plummeted, a new study reports. HPV is one of the most common sexually […]

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Gender Pay Gap Significant Among Infertility Doctors

Gender Pay Gap Significant Among Infertility Doctors

Latest Pregnancy News THURSDAY, April 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In the medical world of baby-making, males rule. A new study finds that female obstetrician-gynecologists who specialize in reproductive endocrinology and infertility get paid far less than their male colleagues. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus note that far more women than […]

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What to know about female sex hormones

What to know about female sex hormones

Female sex hormones, or sex steroids, play vital roles in sexual development, reproduction, and general health. Sex hormone levels change over time, but some of the most significant changes happen during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. In this article, we discuss the different types of female sex hormones, their roles in the body, and how they […]

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Are large areolas normal?

Are large areolas normal?

The areola is the darker area of skin that surrounds the nipple. As with the breasts and other parts of the body, the areolas come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. It is normal for areolas to change in size and color over time. The areola contains the Montgomery tubercles, which are small glands […]

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Is That Medication Safe When Breastfeeding?

Is That Medication Safe When Breastfeeding?

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Far too little is known about the safety of medication use during breastfeeding — and it’s time to get some answers, experts say. It’s a critical gap, given that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for babies — and moms […]

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Pot During Pregnancy May Raise Child’s Psychosis Risk

Pot During Pregnancy May Raise Child’s Psychosis Risk

Latest Pregnancy News MONDAY, April 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy may be at increased risk for psychosis, according to a new study. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis analyzed data from an ongoing nationwide study of child health and brain development. The analysis included nearly […]