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POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN MATERNAL DIET MAY RAISE ATOPY RISK
An excess of linoleic acid or a deficiency of linolenic acid in the
maternal diet may increase the risk of atopic disease in breast-feeding
infants, investigators in Finland report.
http://womenshealth.medscape.com/41619.rhtml?srcmp=wh-081701
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SMALL INCREASE IN ADVERSE BIRTH OUTCOMES LINKED TO LANDFILL SITES
Thousands of women who live near landfill sites in the UK could be at
increased risk of having an infant with a congenital anomaly, according
to a major study published in the British Medical Journal.
http://womenshealth.medscape.com/41790.rhtml?srcmp=wh-081701
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EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS OF ALCOHOL HARMFUL DURING PREGNANCY
Children whose mothers consumed even a small amount of alcohol during
pregnancy seem to be at increased risk of behavioral problems later in
life.
http://womenshealth.medscape.com/41564.rhtml?srcmp=wh-081701
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EPIDURAL DOES NOT RAISE C-SECTION RISK
Women who receive an epidural to reduce pain during childbirth do not
have an increased risk of Cesarean section, government researchers
report.
http://womenshealth.medscape.com/41590.rhtml?srcmp=wh-081701
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FORCEPS DELIVERY INCREASES FECAL INCONTINENCE RISK
Women who deliver infants with the help of forceps and those who develop
tears in the anal sphincter may be more likely to have difficulty
controlling bowel movements and gas in the 3 months after the birth, two
British studies report.
http://womenshealth.medscape.com/41768.rhtml?srcmp=wh-081701
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IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR MOTHERS AND INFANTS WITH NURSE HOME VISITS
Prenatal care intervention in the home delivered by nurse specialists
with master's degrees can reduce infant mortality, improve maternal and
infant health, and lower healthcare costs.
http://womenshealth.medscape.com/41735.rhtml?srcmp=wh-081701
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