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Scotland renews efforts to curtail smoking in pregnant women

Health officials in Scotland are renewing their efforts to reduce the rate of smoking in pregnant women, warning of the risk to them and their babies.
Doctors, agencies and government officials in Scotland are working together to get the word out: if you smoke while pregnant, you’re risking more than your own life.
Following on the heels [...]

New procedure available for pregnant women with skin disorder

A new laser procedure could aid pregnant women who suffer from the skin condition known as “mask of pregnancy.”
For those suffering from melasma, a new microscopic laser treatment may offer new hope.
Melasma, often known as the “mask of pregnancy”, is a skin discoloration that commonly occurs in women who are pregnant, take certain contraceptives or [...]

Depressed pregnant women tend to have stronger response to flu infection

Depressed pregnant women could be at a higher level of risk when receiving flu vaccinations says a recent study out of Ohio State University.
Typically, a flu vaccination promotes an inflammatory response by the immune system. This response is normal and is how the vaccine actually helps; it gears the immune system up to successfully repel [...]