pregnancy

May 12, 2015November 5, 2015

Contraceptive Guidance May Help to Avoid Unplanned Pregnancies in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Researchers from Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania concluded that women with cystic fibrosis (CF) require more contraceptive counseling. The results were presented in a poster entitled “Contraceptive ... Read more

March 17, 2015November 6, 2015

Continued Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy Leads to Increased Asthma Risk in Children

Asthma, News

Results from a recent study indicate that continued maternal smoking during pregnancy is related to an increased risk of asthma in school age children. The study was recently published in Chest, the ... Read more

March 6, 2015November 6, 2015

Pediatric Asthma May be Prevented by Avoiding Antibiotics During Pregnancy

Asthma, News

Despite the fact that being sick while pregnant raises greater concerns and challenges, women should still avoid the use of antibiotics, particularly because the unborn child may end up suffering from asthma. Those are ... Read more