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Screen Every Pregnant Woman for Hep B: Task Force
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July 24, 2019
All pregnant women should be screened early for hepatitis B, to prevent the viral infection from being passed to newborns.
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USPSTF Reaffirms Benefit of Hep B Screening in Pregnant Women
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July 24, 2019
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection at their first prenatal visit (A recommendation).
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Some Women Still Getting Pregnant While on Isotretinoin, an Acne Drug Tied to Birth Defects
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July 23, 2019
Hundreds of pregnancies still occur every year among U.S. women taking an acne medication that carries a high risk of birth defects, a new study finds.
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Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 4.6 Percent in Pregnant Women
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July 19, 2019
Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 4.6 Percent in Pregnant Women.
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High-Fiber Diets Might Shield Against a Common Pregnancy Complication
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July 15, 2019
More vegetables, more whole grains: New research finds that diets rich in fiber might help pregnant women avoid a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
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Stillbirth Risk Rises With Prolonged Pregnancies
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July 04, 2019
The longer a pregnancy continues past term, the higher the risk of stillbirth, according to a new study that analyzed 15 million pregnancies.
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Adverse Outcomes Up for Pregnant Women With Migraine
drugs
July 03, 2019
Pregnant women with migraine and their offspring have increased risks of several adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, according to a study recently published in Headache.
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AHA News: Summer Heat Brings Special Health Risks for Pregnant Women
drugs
July 02, 2019
Hot summer weather impacts some people more than others, and pregnant women are among those most likely to become overheated.
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Nutrient Intake Inadequate in Many Pregnant Women in U.S.
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June 26, 2019
Nutrient Intake Inadequate in Many Pregnant Women in U.S.
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Blood From Previously Pregnant Women Is Safe for Donation: Study
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June 12, 2019
Blood From Previously Pregnant Women Is Safe for Donation.