December 14, 2016 Health agencies say Miami Beach no longer Zika transmission zone The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health said on Friday that the Miami Beach area was no longer considered an active Zika transmission zone.
December 13, 2016 Zika virus can keep growing in infant brains even after birth, CDC reports U.S. researchers have found evidence of the Zika virus replicating in fetal brains for up to seven months after the mother became infected with the virus, and they showed the virus can persist even after birth, according to a study published on Tuesday.
December 13, 2016 Post-partum doulas are the latest must-have accessory for new moms Two months ago, when new mom Mara Glick should have been happily celebrating her son Jackson’s bris, she was marooned upstairs in her parents’ home with a fever, unable to feed the baby.
December 11, 2016 Debate Over Who Needs a Thyroid Check in Pregnancy Check-ups during pregnancy tend to focus around the waist. But there's growing debate about which mothers-to-be should have a gland in their neck tested, too
December 10, 2016 Supermodel Gisele Bundchen Thinks Mothers Should Be Forced to Breastfeed Gisele Bundchen is famous for being the world's highest paid supermodel, marrying NFL superstar Tom Brady, and now trying her hand at being an expert on breastfeeding.
December 9, 2016 Staying well: A guide to flu season when you're pregnant During pregnancy, coming down with the flu is riskier than usual.
December 8, 2016 4 foods and drinks to avoid if you’re pregnant Pregnant women are literally “eating for two,” and research shows that their diets impact the food preferences of their unborn children.
December 7, 2016 Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby Skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding and may give babies a better start in life, according to a new review of existing evidence.
December 6, 2016 IUDS, implants may be best birth control for women with diabetes The two most effective hormonal birth control methods for women in general are also excellent options for women with diabetes, according to a new study.
December 6, 2016 Mother sues over baby mix-up at Minneapolis hospital A Minnesota woman filed a lawsuit against a health care provider after her newborn was mistakenly given to another mother at a hospital and breastfed.