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·August 4, 2015·4 min read

Identifying the Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

According to a new study, pregnant women who take SSRI antidepressants have lower risks of certain pregnancy complications. However, there is an increased risk of neonatal problems associated with mothers who take the medications.

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·July 13, 2015·4 min read

Future Cognitive Problems Could be Identified by Baby’s First Stool

According to a new study, high levels of FAEEs in meconium can alert doctors to a possible risk for future cognitive problems in newborns.

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·June 16, 2015·3 min read

Exposure to Stressed Mom’s Vaginal Microbiome at Birth Impacts Child’s Brain Development

A new study reports that changes in a mother's vaginal microbiome due to stress can impact brain development and gut microbiota in her offspring.

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·March 23, 2015·2 min read

Harmful Effects of Smoking Reflected in Facial Movements of Unborn Babies

Neuroimaging study finds higher rates of mouth movements in unborn babies of mothers who smoke.

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·January 20, 2015·3 min read

Iodine Deficiency in Pregnant Women Impairs Embryonic Brain Development

A new study reports iodine deficiency during pregnancy can impact embryonic brain development.

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·December 17, 2014·3 min read

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked with Increased Autism Risk

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy puts offspring at higher risk of autism, a new study reports.

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·December 8, 2014·3 min read

Preeclampsia During Mother’s Pregnancy Associated with Greater Autism Risk

Researchers report children with ASD were more than twice as likely to have mothers who suffered from preeclampsia during pregnancy.

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·December 4, 2014·3 min read

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Alter Thyroid Levels in Pregnancy and May Affect Fetal Brain Development

Researchers report PCBs can interfere with thyroid hormone action in pregnant women and affect fetal brain development.

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·November 6, 2014·4 min read

Pregnant Women with PTSD More Likely to Give Birth Prematurely

A new study reports pregnant women with PTSD are at increased risk of preterm birth.

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·July 8, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows Link Between Inflammation in Maternal Blood and Schizophrenia in Offspring

The presence of C-reactive protein in pregnant women's blood appears to be associated with a greater risk of schizophrenia in their offspring, a new study reports.