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New genetic fetus test reduces miscarriage risk: study WASHINGTON (AFP) - A new prenatal test to detect genetic disorders such as Down's Syndrome could render current riskier procedures "obsolete," according to new research published Monday.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AFP)   2008-10-06 Study links preterm births, simmering infections WASHINGTON - Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women in preterm labor harbored bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid.   Source:(AP)   2008-08-26 Birth defect risk doubles in pre-term babies Premature babies born in the United States are more than twice as likely to have a major birth defect than full-term infants, with the risk even higher among very pre-term babies, researchers said on Wednesday.   2008-05-21 Stress in pregnancy raises risks for baby: study Women who are stressed about money, relationships and other problems during pregnancy may give birth to babies who are predisposed to allergies and asthma, U.S. researchers said on Sunday.   Nations:New Zealand   2008-05-19 Sitting too long may be dangerous for young infants Do not leave infants less than one month old in a sitting position for a long period of time," suggests Dr. Aurore Cote, because this may place them at increased risk for sudden infant death.   2008-05-13 Headlines New genetic fetus test reduces miscarriage risk: study 2008-10-06 Study links preterm births, simmering infections 2008-08-26 Birth defect risk doubles in pre-term babies 2008-05-21 Stress in pregnancy raises risks for baby: study 2008-05-19 Sitting too long may be dangerous for young infants 2008-05-13 U.S. parents' baby knowledge lacking, study finds 2008-05-04 Peer pressure brings docs up to speed: study 2008-04-30 Study: Pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes doubles 2008-04-28 Cuddling helps preemies bear pain: study 2008-04-24 Experts say sex abstinence program doesn't work 2008-04-23 Skipping breakfast may mean your baby is a girl 2008-04-22 Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk 2008-04-03 Seat belts protect unborn babies: study 2008-04-02 Some Asians families in US choosing sons 2008-04-01 C-sections linked to cervix length: study 2008-03-26 Orthopedics group hangs "Women Wanted" sign 2008-03-09 Woman gives birth to identical triplets 2008-03-04 Pregnant woman uses train toilet, baby slips out 2008-02-28 Study: Acupuncture may boost pregnancy 2008-02-07 Epsom salt can prevent cerebral palsy: U.S. study 2008-01-31 Premature births lower in women taking folic acid 2008-01-31 Study confirms the link between caffeine and miscarriage 2008-01-21 Constipation common in pregnancy, study confirms 2007-12-19 Study: Why pregnant women don't topple 2007-12-12 Pregnant? 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Thank evolution 2007-12-12 Calif. board suggests study of caffeine 2007-12-11 Moms-to-be often anxious, depressed: study 2007-11-08 Warning issued over human egg freezing 2007-10-22 Freezing eggs, embryo test experimental: U.S. group 2007-10-17 Low pregnancy weight gain OK for obese 2007-10-05 Study examines pregnant obese women 2007-10-03 Woman gives birth to own grandchildren 2007-10-01 Gynecology group slams cosmetic vaginal surgery 2007-09-02 Sextuplets born to Florida couple 2007-09-02 Woman has rare identical quadruplets 2007-08-16 Review set for pregnancy weight advice 2007-08-15 Folic acid cut birth defect rate in Canada: study 2007-07-12 Heavy moms who shed pounds still have big babies 2007-07-05 Genetic screening fails women trying for IVF birth 2007-07-05 Genetic screening fails women trying for IVF birth 2007-07-04 Doctors deliver baby on Delta flight 2007-05-25 Study: Big hospitals better for preemies 2007-05-23 Low-dose "Pill" reduces ovarian cancer risk 2007-03-10 Planned cesareans increase re-admission risk 2007-03-10 Tiny preemie gets OK to leave hospital 2007-02-21 Tiny baby to leave Florida hospital 2007-02-19 World's most premature baby is thriving, Miami hospital says 2007-02-19 High-risk pregnancies rising in U.S. 2007-02-11 Study: Moral beliefs may sway docs' care 2007-02-07 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Low-dose "Pill" reduces ovarian cancer risk 2007-03-10 Stress in pregnancy raises risks for baby: study 2008-05-19 Moms-to-be often anxious, depressed: study 2007-11-08 Study links preterm births, simmering infections 2008-08-26 Calif. board suggests study of caffeine 2007-12-11 Study: Smoking Parents Have Less Baby Boys 2002-04-19 U.S. parents' baby knowledge lacking, study finds 2008-05-04 Cuddling helps preemies bear pain: study 2008-04-24 Skipping breakfast may mean your baby is a girl 2008-04-22 Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk 2008-04-03 Seat belts protect unborn babies: study 2008-04-02 C-sections linked to cervix length: study 2008-03-26 Orthopedics group hangs "Women Wanted" sign 2008-03-09 Pregnant? Backache? Thank evolution 2007-12-12 Study: Why pregnant women don't topple 2007-12-12 World's most premature baby is thriving, Miami hospital says 2007-02-19 Robots really deliver in South Korea 2007-01-05 Too much fish risky for fetuses: Taiwan study 2006-12-29 Couples go on 'procreation vacations' 2006-11-06

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