Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 29, 2013

Preliminary study points to pregnancy complications with low vitamin D levels but randomized trials needed to prove hypothesis Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Low vitamin D levels linked to pregnancy complications

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Aghajafari F, et al “Association between maternal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and pregnancy and neonatal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies” BMJ 2013; 346: f1169

Lucas R, et al “Vitamin D sufficiency in pregnancy: Better evidence is required to establish optimal levels and need for supplementation” BMJ 2013; 346: f1675.

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 4, 2012

Kate's morning sickness Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Doctors explain Kate’s severe form of morning sickness

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 6, 2012

IVF technique may improve success rate for women over 40 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Over 40 and trying to conceive? New techniques offer hope

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Doctor decries IVF legacy of ‘sick babies’

Lack of IVF regulations increases obstetrical and neonatal risks because of multiple births Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Canada’s obese mothers mean far more C-sections, study finds

Greater cesarian section rates noted for obese women Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 1, 2011

The grey zone of medication use during pregnancy Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Can Mom’s Medicine Hurt the Baby?: Few Studies Detail Prescription Drugs’ Risk to Pregnant, Breast-Feeding Women

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 10, 2011

Pregnancy complications can be an indicator of future cardiovascular and diabetes risk Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Problems In Pregnancy Signal Future Health Risks

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 19, 2009

Birth defects caused by medications avoidable Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Birth defects caused by medications avoidable: study

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Prescriptions filled during pregnancy for drugs with the potential of fetal harm