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White Women Tend to Get Better Pain Management After Childbirth

COVID-19. Disparities in maternal and infant health in this country have persisted for decades ... based on their race. Improving maternal and infant health is key in terms of preventing unnecessary

For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDC

researchers had not looked at U.S. population level trends in infant whooping cough cases since this maternal ... Romero , director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a CDC news

More Biodiversity, Better Mental Health?

More Biodiversity, Better Mental Health? WEDNESDAY, April 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- It ... who live in areas with greater biodiversity have better mental health than those in areas with

American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll

nearly unanimous in their support for paid maternity leave and better health care in pregnancy ... : Nine in 10 women (92%) think maternity leave is crucial for improving mothers' health outcomes

THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study

public health need for further research to quantify the long-term effects of perinatal marijuana use on ... infants and children, in addition to evaluating reasons for maternal use and support for mothers

Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need

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Could Antibiotics Make Breast Milk Less Healthy for Babies?

needed to see whether these changes impact infant health," she added. For the study, Asbury and her ... , particularly when taken for weeks, had effects on microbes that play a role in disease, gut health

Dental Health for Children: Overview

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AHA News: Pregnant Mom's Diet May Influence Baby's Cardiovascular Health

the children's cardiovascular health at age 8 or 9. The investigators identified 16 sites where ... looked at the possible links between maternal factors and the methylation patterns at the sites

Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns

at risk for eviction may improve infant health. Himmelstein said, "I think we hope that by ... these are for your health outcomes across your entire life. Not just your health at birth, but later

AHA News: Why Black Women Are Less Likely to Survive Pregnancy, and What's Being Done About It

structural racism which also impacts Black women's health." For mothers of all backgrounds overall ... be available for some time, medical experts and health advocates are collecting anecdotes that

Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life?

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No Sign Mild COVID in Pregnancy Can Harm Infant Brain

shown that stress during pregnancy holds a lot of risk for the infant,” she said. “Pregnant ... Schell , a maternal-fetal medicine fellow at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in

Americans Are Eating Less Healthily Everywhere, Except at School

80% by the end. At work sites, adults fared no better, with bad food accounting for 56% of ... department of population health science and policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New

How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User

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Lung Health for a Child with Cystic Fibrosis

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Making Sense of Medical Advice

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The Health Benefits of Male Friendships

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Boosting Your Mental Health

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Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active

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