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  Infant Gut Microbiota Influenced by Cesarean Section and Breastfeeding Practices; May Impact Long-Term Health

  February 11, 2013 — Method of birth and feeding practices influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns and thus may affect lifelong health, according to a new ... > full story
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  Recurrence of Small-for-Gestational-Age Pregnancies Confirmed

  February 11, 2013 — Findings suggest women with babies small-for-gestational-age in first pregnancy have increased risk for SGA in ... > full story
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  Comprehensive Maternal Hemorrhage Protocols Improve Patient Safety

  February 11, 2013 — Findings suggest comprehensive maternal hemorrhage protocols reduce use of blood products, improve patient ... > full story
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  Around-the-Clock Labor Coverage Associated With Decrease in C-Section, Study Suggests

  February 11, 2013 — Findings suggest around-the-clock labor and delivery coverage decreased the odds of cesarean ... > full story
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  'Laborist' Obstetrical Care Improves Pregnancy Outcomes

  February 11, 2013 — Shifting from traditional model of obstetrical care to laborist model improves pregnancy ... > full story
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  Caloric Restriction, Exercise Help Prevent Weight Gain, Other Complications in Obese Women

  February 11, 2013 — Exercise, lifestyle changes can prevent excessive weight gain in obese pregnant women, help avoid preterm delivery, hypertension, gestational ... > full story
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  Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiac Symptoms Have 31 Percent Incidence of Cardiac Dysfunction

  February 11, 2013 — Women with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiac symptoms have a 31 percent incidence of cardiac ... > full story
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  Abnormal Brain Development in Fetuses of Obese Women

  February 11, 2013 — Researchers have found that fetuses of obese women had differences in gene expression as early as the second trimester, compared to fetuses of women who were a healthy weight.. Of particular note ... > full story
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  Differences in Obstetric Outcomes and Care Related to Race and Ethnicity

  February 11, 2013 — Racial and ethnic disparities exist for adverse obstetric ... > full story
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  Preemptive Treatment of Severe Morning Sickness Decreases Suffering for Moms-to-Be

  February 11, 2013 — Preemptive treatment effective for hyperemesis gravidarum and severe morning ... > full story

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