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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding Women Viewed as Less Competent
New research finds both men and women tend to harshly evaluate breastfeeding mothers.
Staunching Aggression From the Womb
Government investment in prenatal and postnatal health care could help prevent violent behavior later in life, researcher says.
The Upside of Teen Pregnancy
Usually pictured solely as a scourge, pregnancy for unmarried poor teens may actually have some benefits for the mom.
The Bad Daddy Factor
Drinking, smoking, taking prescription meds or failing to eat a balanced diet can influence the health of men's future children.
A Scientist and Ewe Walk Into a Bar …
It's no joke: Researchers give Viagra to pregnant sheep and find that the drug boosts vital nutrients needed for fetal development.
Study: Soaking Up Rays May Produce Bigger Babies
Ultraviolet sunlight exposure in the third trimester of pregnancy may be related to increased height and bone health of children.
You Are What Your Mother Worried About
A study of rats shows that when a mother experiences some form of trauma even before her pregnancy begins, it will still influence her offspring's behavior.
Genetics May Play Role in Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
Genetics may help explain why the children of some women who drink alcohol during pregnancy have birth defects and others do not.